Alaska Air National Guard Rescues 6 Stranded Skiers at Kenai Fjords National Park Being stranded in the mountains for days, in bitterly cold temperatures, and extremely dangerous conditions is something that no one ever expects to happen to them. Most people who participate in extreme skiing go through the proper training to ensure this scenario never unfolds. However, even the most experienced and seasoned persons can find themselves in life-threatening situations. This happened on […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol at Stowe, VT, is the Oldest Ski Patrol in the United States There is no question that members of the ski patrol are vital to the safety and operations at all resorts. The ski patrol performs many daily tasks throughout the season to mitigate the risks and dangers to all guests and resort employees. Those tasks can be providing medical attention to an injured person, medical transportation of a person, terrain evaluation, lift […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 15, 2024 0 Comments
National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Supports 10,000 Disabled Veterans There are many programs and organizations throughout the country that provide support to veterans with disabilities. In 2022, the Veterans Benefits Administration provided more than $112 billion in disability benefits to about 5.4 million veterans and their families. The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is an organization that has served 10,000 participants this year with disabilities with the intent to assist veterans […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 13, 2024 0 Comments
Wounded Warrior Project Helping Injured Veterans Through Adaptive Snow Sports Activities The United States Armed Forces are a symbol of strength and honor within the country and its members serve with dignity and respect. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces are trained to deal with physical and mental stresses that the average person could not handle. They perform their jobs with courage, accuracy, and professionalism under the most dangerous and challenging conditions. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
Closing Weekend at Blue Mountain Resort, PA, Was Great! The ski season is officially over in Pennsylvania with Blue Mountain Resort closing last weekend for the 2023/24 season. Blue Mountain’s opening day was on December 7, 2023, and closed on March 30, 2024, making its season 114 days long. “Blue” is located in the Pocono Mountains and is dedicated to having the longest ski season in Pennsylvania and is within two hours […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 4, 2024 1 Comment
5 Ski Resorts To View The Solar Eclipse From On Monday, April 8 The solar eclipse is less than a week away and there are a lot of people getting excited about viewing this once-in-a-lifetime event. There are a lot of great places to check out the total solar eclipse from states in the Southern U.S. like Texas to states in the Northeast like Maine. It is being built up as an event that […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
Taylor Swift is Buying Land in Montana to Build Private Ski Resort [UPDATE: Did you fall for this? Yes, this was an April Fool’s Joke.] Taylor Swift is one of the most famous people in the world, with hundreds of millions of fans spread out across the globe. The Swifties (Taylor Swift’s Fans) love her music, honesty, and how she is such a truly nice person. Her popularity is widespread and reaches […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 1, 2024 5 Comments
Stranded Motorist Rescued After Rigging Cell Phone to Drone and Flying it to Call for Help Driving during the winter produces hazards that most mountain dwellers are used to such as snow, ice, and the threat of other drivers on the road. It is something that everyone who lives in cold climate areas accepts and takes the necessary precautions to ensure their safety while driving. One of the biggest fears for motorists is getting stranded in […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is Asking For Your Help by Completing a Survey to Make Forecasts More Effective The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) provides avalanche safety information, and education and promotes research to help people reduce their risk from avalanches. According to the CAIC, since 1950 avalanches have killed more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard. It also stated that Colorado accounts for one-third of all avalanche deaths in the United States. The CAIC and other avalanche […] Avalanche Gregg Frantz | March 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Wild Honey Pie Brings a Twist on Après-Skiing to Hunter Mountain, NY Après-skiing has been around since the 1950s and consists of many different activities people do after they are done skiing or riding for the day. It can be grabbing drinks at your favorite local bar, sitting by the fire and relaxing, or hitting your favorite nightclub until the wee hours of the morning. The thing about après-skiing is that most […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 27, 2024 0 Comments
The 7 Pieces of Equipment That Have Totally Changed Skiing/Riding According to SnowBrains Readers There are so many different types of ski equipment within the industry that it can sometimes be a little overwhelming to select what equipment is best for you. The basic requirements to hit the mountain are skis/board, boots, bindings, gloves, outerwear, etc. Technology in the ski industry has created so many options for you, so it is best to consult […] Gregg Frantz | March 26, 2024 1 Comment
Meet The New GM of Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resorts, Tony Santora Pennsylvania ranks eighth on a 2022/23 list by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) with 25 ski resorts. Ski resorts in Pennsylvania are primarily located in the Pocono Mountains and on the Western side of the state towards Pittsburgh. Over the last few years, Vail Resorts has acquired eight of the 25 ski resorts in Pennsylvania. Two Vail Resorts in Pennsylvania are Jack […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Stowe, VT, Report: Spring Skiing at Beautiful Stowe Mountain Resort, VT Report from Sunday, March 17, 2024 The Northeast is home to ski resorts with great terrain, deep history, and that old ski vibe everyone loves. Some big mountains spread throughout New York, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont will challenge even the most experienced skiers or riders. According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), the Northeast had 145 ski areas […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | March 20, 2024 0 Comments
Whiteface, NY, Trip Report: Spring Skiing at Whiteface Mountain New York is home to 52 ski areas. The ski resorts stretch throughout the state and are primarily located in the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. The State of New York also operates three ski resorts: Belleayre Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain. Belleayre is located in the Catskills while Gore and Whiteface are in the Adirondack Mountains. All three mountains […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
Calling All Snow Sport Enthusiasts: Come Check Out the Best Ski and Snowboard Expo Event by Sun & Ski Sports The end of the ski season is approaching, but that does not mean there are not things to look forward to going into the off-season. Throughout the season, ski equipment and gear get worn and sometimes need to be replaced before the next year. It is also that time of the year when new cutting-edge gear and equipment from the […] Gregg Frantz | March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Oak Mountain, Speculator, NY There are many great national parks in the U.S. and one of the best is the Adirondack Park located in the State of New York. The Adirondack Park was created in 1882 by the New York State government and is constitutionally protected to remain a “forever wild” forest preserve. The Adirondack Park contains 85% of all wilderness in the eastern United […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 8, 2024 2 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Mt. Pisgah Ski Center There are more ski resorts in the state of New York than any other and all of them have something different or unique about them. New York had 52 active ski resorts during the 2022/23 season according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). The more well-known ski resorts in New York are Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Holiday Mountain. These are […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, is Every Skier’s or Snowboarder’s Dream Mountain Lake Tahoe is a world-renowned ski region that has unbelievable terrain, breathtaking views, and some of the best snow conditions in the United States. There are plenty of ski resorts around Lake Tahoe which have great ski conditions and terrain but, those resorts just do not have the aura and vibe that surrounds one specific ski resort at Tahoe. There is […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 4, 2024 1 Comment
Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV: Great Terrain, Great Vibes, and Great Locals Report from Sunday, February 25, 2024 Lake Tahoe has some of the best ski resorts in the United States and is famous for providing the world’s best powder and snow conditions. There are plenty of big-time resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe that are bucket list material for any skier or rider. Those ski resorts may get more press and notoriety, however, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Becomes First Resort in North America to Use Electric Snowcat 2023 was the planet’s warmest year on record, according to an analysis by scientists from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). That was the highest global temperature among all years in NOAA’s 1850-2023 climate record. Many ways can help reduce emissions and lower our carbon footprint to make sure we do not continue on the same warming trend that is predicted to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
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