Changes Coming to Parking at Teton Village, WY, Including Increased Fees and Carpool Minimums If you’ve been to Teton Village recently to ride at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), then you know the parking lots have seen a big upgrade. The Teton Village Association (TVA) has modernized the parking experience by automating the gate process to increase efficiency and accuracy on each parking lot’s real-time capacity. With these upgrades come some changes to the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Snowsports-Obsessed States For many, a passion for snow is not merely a seasonal affair; it’s a way of life. As winter starts to blanket the U.S. in a pristine layer of white, some states stand out as true havens for skiers and snowboarders. From the Rockies to the Northeast, these regions boast a deep-rooted love affair with all things snow-related. But what […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
China Just Opened the World’s Only 22-Foot Indoor Superpipe During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the Chongli district of China hosted numerous skiing events. Now, in the same area, China is unveiling the world’s first-ever indoor superpipe. The latest winter sports innovation is set to revolutionize the training for freestyle athletes year-round. Recently, members of the Burton snowboarding team embarked on a trip to experience the 22-foot halfpipe. Attendees […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Begins Snowmaking And so it begins. After a historic snowfall season in 2022/23, Mammoth Mountain is ready to get another season underway as it began snowmaking over the weekend. Temperatures dropped enough for snowmaking to commence down near the main lodge. Related: SnowBrains 2023 Mammoth Spring Highlight Video | Powder, Chutes, D-Spin 720ºs, and Epic Skiing Into July View this post on […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 31, 2023 0 Comments
The New Mt. Hood Express Six-Seater Lift at Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, is Officially Ready for the Season The Mt. Hood Express lift at Mt. Hood Meadows has been the primary workhorse lift out of the base area for the last 29 years. Originally constructed in 1994, over its life it has racked up an impressive 50,000 hours of service, including the night ski operations at the mountain. During that time an estimated 32.5 million passengers have been […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Employee Skis 12 Straight Months at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Below is a blog post from local resort employee, Brandon Garvey, who recently completed 12 consecutive months of lift-accessed backcountry skiing all from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Basking in the afterglow of last year’s record-breaking season, the echoes of 595″ of snow still reverberating, I found myself unwilling to put my snowboard in storage. Why limit the thrill to winter alone […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 25, 2023 0 Comments
Comparison Photos of Austrian Glacier Show Striking Decline Over Past 9 Years The Mölltal Glacier offers skiers and riders some incredible high alpine terrain at Mölltaler Gletscher, Austria. The ski resort, which is the only glacier ski resort in the region of Carinthia, is also the official training resort for the Austrian ski team and the German national alpine ski team. The advanced terrain and world-class maintenance provide the ideal foundations for […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 25, 2023 0 Comments
Cost of Peak Lift Ticket at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Rises 50% to $299 Canadian Dollars This Season ($218 USD) The cost of lift tickets in North America continues to go up and Whistler Blackcomb is no exception to that. It was recently announced that the walk-up window price on a peak holiday at Whistler will be $299 (plus tax). This is a 50% increase from last season when the price was just below $200. The resort stated the increased […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 25, 2023 1 Comment
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