Alta Ski Area, UT, Faces Challenges with Supreme Lift and Considers Rebuild Alta Ski Area is confronting significant issues with its Supreme lift, a detachable quad with an eight-degree turn, due to accelerated metal fatigue. General Manager Mike Maughan disclosed that the lift’s chairs have sustained damage over time from passing through numerous canted sheave assemblies. “Every one of those [chair pans] is cracked significantly,” Maughan informed the Alta Town Council. Engineers […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
Hiker Survives 10 Days in California Wilderness With Only Flashlight and Scissors The New York Times reports that a California man who went missing for 10 days in the Santa Cruz Mountains has been found alive. Lukas McClish, 34, disappeared on June 11 after setting out for what he thought would be a brief three-hour hike near Big Basin Redwood State Park. His family reported him missing on June 16 when he […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is Now Open to Vehicles The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, is now open for the season. Through the hard work of National Park Service and Caltrans road crews, the road has finally been cleared. Visitors to the park should prepare for winter conditions at higher elevations and possible delays due to ongoing road work. Related: Why Does Lassen Peak Typically Get […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
Dolomiti Superski and SHRED Announce Exclusive Three-Year Partnership PARK CITY, Utah and Bolzano, Italy (June 20, 2024) โ Dolomiti Superski, the world’s biggest and most prestigious ski destination, and SHRED, the pioneering brand known for its innovative eyewear and protection gear, are thrilled to announce their exclusive three- year partnership. This collaboration aims to elevate the skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking experience for enthusiasts across Europe and the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT, is Now Open to Hikers and Bicyclists Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT, is now open over Logan Pass to hikers and bicyclists when the road crew is not working. When the road crew is working, the area between Bird Woman Falls Overlook and Lunch Creek may be closed. Any closures will be marked and signed. The Road Crew Closure is typically in place Monday through […] SnowBrains | June 21, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory Resort, CO, Nominated for Condรฉ Nast Travelerโsย 2024 Readersโ Choice Award Purgatory Resort, Colorado, is thrilled to announce its nomination for the Best Ski Resorts category in the Condeฬ Nast Traveler 2024 Readersโ Choice Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores the resortโs commitment to exceptional value and memorable guest experiences. Related: Purgatory Resort, CO, Heats Up Summer With New Chili Cook-Off Renowned as the travel industryโs longest-running and most prestigious awards, the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 20, 2024 0 Comments
Red Lodge Mountain, MT, Will Begin its Inaugural Summer Season on Friday, June 21 Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, is set to launch its inaugural summer season on Friday, June 21. As summer approaches, staff are preparing for a fantastic season of scenic lift rides, hiking, disc golf, and relaxation with food and beverage service at the Bierstube restaurant located in the base area. The Stache Express high-speed detachable triple chairlift will spin from 10 […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Residents and Visitors Invited to โHeal the Landโ at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, June 22 Volunteers will lace up their boots this Saturday morning, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects. Related: Microplastic Concentration in Lake Tahoe, CA, is 3rd Highest of 38 Watersheds Tested Worldwide […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
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