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Avatar photoGregg Frantz

Skier, Dog Lover, Winter Camping, U.S. Army Veteran, Staff Writer at SnowBrains

Top 9 Largest Vertical Drops on the East Coast

We all love stats and numbers and the ski industry is no different from any other sport, profession, or business in that aspect. Which ski resort has the highest elevation, which one has the most trails that are rated expert, and which resort has the most off-piste terrain are all questions we ask ourselves when trying to select the next mountain […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | April 27, 2025
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Mount Bohemia Plans to Have the Longest Ski Season in Michigan By Staying Open Until May

There are still over 50 ski resorts in North America that are open for business. However, most will be closing within the next two weeks. In the Midwest, Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain Resort, and Lutsen are still open for the season. Earlier this month, Mount Bohemia surpassed 300 inches of snowfall for the season. This has given the ski resort […]

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Meier Skis to Bring Après Vibe to Downtown Denver

Grabbing a cold one after hitting the slopes has been part of the ski culture for decades. Many skiers and snowboarders look forward to it, and there are ski resorts worldwide famous for their après ski. Sitting at a bar and relaxing after a long day on the mountain is natural for skiers and snowboarders. However, sitting at a bar […]

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Quit Your Day Job: These 5 Gigs Will Pay You to Live the Ski Bum Dream

Most people work full-time during the week and hit the slopes on the weekends or on weeknights. They might ski two times a week at most, but, according to statistics from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), most do not go more than 20 to 30 times a season. The combination of balancing life, work, and leisure activities gets too […]

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Grand Targhee Resort, WY, Releases Draft Environmental Impact Statement For New Improvement Project

Grand Targhee Resort (GTR), Wyoming, announced that the CaribouTarghee National Forest has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, which outlines GTR’s plans to upgrade, enhance, and improve the ski experience at the resort. The Draft EIS is the product of many years of collaborative work by the U.S. Forest Service in consultation with GTR and the community. The projects evaluated […]

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Top 4 Trends From the 2024-25 Ski Season

Each ski season brings new trends. Some fads last and become the norm, while others don’t. The 2024-25 ski season was no different. Some of the trends from last season included new fashion and style, behavior and etiquette, shifts in ski culture, and safety concerns. There were trends that were funny and some that were annoying. It is fun to […]

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Purgatory, CO, Announces Major Lift and Terrain Expansion Coming For 2025–26 Ski Season

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Purgatory Resort, Colorado, announced a major capital improvement project for this summer, including the construction of the new Gelande triple chairlift and the development of up to five new trails and trail connectors. Scheduled to debut for the 2025–26 winter season, the project will expand frontside terrain and enhance skier access to the top of the mountain, independent of the […]

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5 Noteworthy Ski Resorts That Don’t Rely on Artificial Snowmaking

Many challenges and factors affect a ski resort season. Operational costs, staffing, and mountain upgrades are variables that resorts have to deal with every year. Climate change and warmer temperatures have made it increasingly challenging for all ski resorts to have a successful season. Some regions worldwide have seen less snowfall over the last decade, which can lead to a shorter operating […]

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Jamaican Olympic Alpine Skier Skis 122,820 Vertical Feet in a Single Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

Benjamin Alexander, the first Jamaican Olympic Alpine skier, has reportedly conquered Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in an extraordinary display of endurance and determination, tallying an impressive 122,820 vertical feet skied in a single day. While some tracking applications may have registered figures of over 135,000 feet, Alexander relied on a meticulous manual calculation based on the resort’s lift infrastructure and vertical rises […]

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Ski For $3.80 Per Day? Only This Spring at Brian Head Resort, UT

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The ski season is ending, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more opportunities and deals for skiers. Brian Head Resort was the first ski resort in Utah to open for the 2024-25 winter season, welcoming skiers and snowboarders on Friday, November 8, with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding on Navajo Mountain. As winter fades into spring, families looking for an affordable ski […]

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Forest Service Raises Concerns Regarding the Proposed New Lift at Copper Mountain, CO, that Would Be the Highest in North America

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Copper Mountain Resort (CMR) in Colorado plans to improve its current lift infrastructure by upgrading eight of its current lifts over the next ten years. Timberline Express, Lumberjack, Super Bee, Rendezvous, Excelerator, Blackjack, Mountain Chief, and Alpine lifts will be upgraded to improve terrain access for skiers and reduce base area congestion. According to Copper Mountain’s Master Development Plan (MDP), […]

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Last Call for Turns: Northeast Ski Resort Closing Dates

Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania, is the last resort in the Mid-Atlantic region that is still pushing to stay open. All the other resorts in the region have shut down winter operations for the season. However, the Northeast region has had a great season with Jay Peak, Vermont, receiving more snowfall than some mountains in the Rockies and out West. Although […]

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Which Ski Resort in Pennsylvania Will Be the Last One Standing This Season?

Spring skiing in Pennsylvania is known for not lasting very long. It sometimes feels like the state goes from below-freezing temperatures to the mid-60s in less than a week. Spring skiing is definitely short in the Mid-Atlantic region, but it is something any skier or snowboarder from Pennsylvania is used to. Most PA ski resorts have already shut down winter […]

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Salt Lake City, UT, On Track For One of its Lowest-Ever Season Snowfall Totals

Salt Lake City, Utah, has long been considered one of the best spots to have relatively easy access to lots of good snow while not excluding yourself from civilization. While in recent years, getting from Salt Lake City to the ski resorts has been more challenging, Salt Lake still remains one of the best hubs for skiing in the world […]

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This is the Terrain Skiers Crave the Most

Different mountains offer different types of terrain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Some mountains have more beginner slopes, while others tend to have more terrain geared towards advanced skiers. Typically, resorts have a mix of terrain that will satisfy beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers. People tend to go to the mountains that offer more of the terrain they prefer. […]

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The Scariest and Most Frustrating Things About Skiing

Skiing is a fun and exhilarating sport that millions participate in each year. There is nothing like the feeling of skiing down a mountain with perfect snow conditions on a Blue Bird Day. Even though most people love to ski, they still have apprehensions about some things. Concerns exist about the rising cost of lift tickets, overcrowded slopes, long lift […]

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[PHOTOS] Huge Inbounds Avalanche Rips at Mammoth Mountain, CA, Yesterday

An inbounds avalanche occurred at Mammoth Mountain, California, on Tuesday, March 25. Ski patrollers were immediately on the scene and conducted a thorough search, and thankfully, found nobody had been buried or injured. Mammoth Mountain provided the following statement to SnowBrains: “At approximately 1:00 p.m. today a natural rockslide triggered an avalanche on the northeast side of the mountain under Starr […]

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Beartooth Basin, MT, Announces It Will Be Open This Summer For the First Time in 2 Years

Beartooth Basin, Montana, has been a premier summer skiing and riding destination since 2002. The summit of the Beartooth Pass has a rich history of skiing dating back to the 1950s. Beartooth Basin offers one of the most unique skiing experiences in the country. Beartooth Basin is one of only six summer-only ski areas in the world. While some resorts […]

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Will The Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola Ever Get Built?

In 2020, the Utah Department of Transportation announced three possible strategies to help reduce traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The proposed solutions were a cog railway or a gondola to shuttle visitors to ski resorts Alta and Snowbird or a new and improved bus system to shuttle more skiers up the canyon. The gondola was the option that was chosen […]

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[VIDEO] ORNADA: The First Ever Armada Skis Team Film

Armada Team Movie Teaser Release: Landing Fall 2025 Armada has been at the forefront of freeskiing for over 20 years, inextricably linked to the revolution that reshaped a sport and created a culture. In all that time, the brand has never produced a feature ski movie with the entire team. “ORNADA” is the Armada film we’ve been waiting for. “ORNADA” […]

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