Countdown to 2022 Winter Olympics: Country and Venue Profiles The Winter Olympics are less than six months away when they kick off on February 4, 2022, in Beijing, China. There are so many exciting topics to discuss before the games officially begin but it is important that we start with the basics and take a quick look at the venues in which the Winter Olympic events will take place. […] Olympics Gregg Frantz | September 3, 2021 0 Comments
Countdown to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China Leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympics SnowBrains will be doing a series focusing on topics related to the Winter Games. We will take a look at subjects such as the significance of the Winter Olympics and why you should watch, new winter olympic events, athletes to watch for and breakout athletes to look for, what it takes to become […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 25, 2021 0 Comments
Trip Report: BigSNOW American Dream, NJ – North America’s Only Indoor Ski Park Report from July 5, 2021 Summer has arrived, and all the mountains have closed for the season, leaving most winter enthusiasts dreaming about skiing or riding this upcoming winter. However, there is an option out there for anyone who would like to give it a chance. That option is BigSNOW American Dream. It is the only indoor ski park in North […] Trip Report Gregg Frantz | July 8, 2021 0 Comments
Pond Skim Event Injury at Seven Springs Resort, PA Saturday, April 10, 2021. 2 Spectators were injured at Seven Springs Resort located in Western Pennsylvania while attending the annual pond skim event. The last skier for the pond skim event apparently lost control and broke through a fence and hit the 2 spectators. Ski Patrol immediately responded to the injuries and the two spectators were taken to a local […] Gregg Frantz | April 10, 2021 0 Comments
That’s a Wrap: Pennsylvania 20-21 Ski Season Report It was a great season for skiers and riders throughout the state of Pennsylvania, with much better weather conditions than in previous years. There are so many great experiences and memories that I have gained from traveling around PA and visiting these resorts this season that I will always remember. The season has come to an end in PA, with […] Gregg Frantz | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA Ever since I graduated college and left Pittsburgh, I have been trying to get back to Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, it has taken me almost twenty years to get back to the mountain which provided me with such great times and memories from my youth. Seven Springs is geared towards skiers and riders who are more on the adventurous […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | March 18, 2021 2 Comments
Pocono Mountains Seasonal Snow Report The Pocono Mountains have seen more snow and colder temperatures this winter compared to the last few seasons. In some instances, some single snowstorm accumulations were more than all of last season’s snowfall amounts combined. Every mountain I’ve visited this season in the Poconos has told me how the snowfall amounts have been so great for their ski resorts this […] Weather Gregg Frantz | March 3, 2021 4 Comments
Hidden Gems of PA: RoundTop Mountain RoundTop Mountain is located in Central PA and is less than thirty minutes south of Harrisburg and about two hours west of Philadelphia. RoundTop is a family-oriented resort and offers trails geared toward more beginner to intermediate skiers/boarders. They offer expert trails that do provide steep drops but are also short in overall length, which is fairly common for Central […] Gregg Frantz | February 19, 2021 0 Comments