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Avatar photoGregg Frantz

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

Trump Signs Executive Order Raising the Cost of Entry Fees for Foreign Tourists at National Parks

President Trump continued advancing his domestic agenda by signing two more executive orders regarding National Parks. On July 3, President Trump signed an executive order, Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks, that will increase the cost for foreign tourists to visit the parks. In a related move, Trump also signed the executive order, Establishing the President’s Make America […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | July 4, 2025
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Delta Air Lines Announces New Winter Flights From the Midwest to Colorado

Delta Air Lines, known for catering to winter enthusiasts looking to hit the mountains across the country, has announced it will offer flights from the Midwest to Colorado this upcoming season. Over the holidays, from December 20, 2025, to January 5, 2026, the airline will offer daily flights between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and Eagle County Regional Airport in Gypsum, […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | July 4, 2025
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How Do You Define a “Local”?

Many people visit different mountains throughout their lives, and it is always helpful to meet up with a ‘local’ when hitting a resort you may have never been to before. They can advise on what trails to hit, where to find the best bumps, which lifts to use, where to eat, and where to go for the best Après-ski. There […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | July 4, 2025
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Trump’s New Bill Passes: Key Impacts on the Ski Industry

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has passed and the ski industry finds itself staring down a future shaped by fossil fuel expansion, climate policy rollbacks, and deep cuts to public lands funding. While the bill promises energy independence and economic growth, it also poses a risk to shorter ski seasons due to the potential for warmer temperatures. For ski towns, resort […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | July 3, 2025
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How to Land a Job at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, are less than 225 days away and will be held on February 6, 2026. The Winter Olympics are a must-watch event for any winter enthusiast, and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing had a global broadcast audience of over 2 billion. The Olympics also draw thousands of people to watch the games in […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 29, 2025
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9 Unusual Ski Fines From Different Ski Resorts Around the World

Anyone who has traveled enough knows that laws change from one place to another. This is true in the U.S., where state laws vary from one state to another, and is especially true when people travel from one state to another. Being aware of and knowing the laws and rules in a specific location can mean the difference between having a […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 28, 2025
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Could Trump’s Tariffs Derail Travel Plans? U.S.-Canada Tourism Faces Uncertain Summer Ahead of July 15 Deadline

Summer has officially begun, meaning many people will be traveling and going on vacations. Tourism generates billions of dollars annually in the United States and is vital to communities and small businesses. This is when these businesses are gearing up for their busy season. It is a short and crucial time when these businesses make enough money to make it […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 26, 2025
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Looking Back at the Avalanches That Killed Dozens Across North America During Winter 2024-25

Aerial view of the avalanche that killed a snowmobiler on Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Photo: Avalanche Canada

Avalanches are among the most dangerous natural hazards, and the science behind their formation and prevention is fascinating. These mass movements of snow often disrupt the operations of ski areas and public roads, leading to significant investments in prevention. Triggered by animals, humans, heavy snowfall, earthquakes, and other natural variables, avalanches have the most significant risk of sliding on slopes […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 24, 2025
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An Endless Winter: What It Would Take to Ski All Year in the Northeast?

Hunter Mountain Lower Racer's Edge

Every spring, skiers in the Northeast face the same reality: closing announcements start rolling in by April or May. Meanwhile, social media lights up with photos from out West, where lifts are still spinning into May or even June. Could year-round skiing ever become a reality in the Northeast? The short answer is: technically, yes—but it would take extreme conditions […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 17, 2025
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South America’s Ski Season is Here With 2 Resorts Open and 7 Kicking Off Soon

The 2025-26 ski season is a little more than five months away for most people living in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the start of June means skiing south of the equator is just about to begin. Typically, ski resorts in South America open in the first week to the second week of June, depending on the weather. Some ski resorts […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 15, 2025
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Taicang Alps Phase II Breaks Ground as the Chinese Mega Ski Resort Seeks to Set New Global Records

This week, Chinese conglomerate Fosun broke ground on the second phase of the Taicang Alps Resort, an ambitious project aimed at establishing China as a global benchmark in ski tourism. The new development—backed by a 5 billion yuan ($695.88 million) investment—officially began construction on June 6, with completion slated for June 2029. When finished, it will become the world’s largest […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025
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Valle Nevado, Chile, is Opening This Friday, June 13

skier in deep powder at valle nevado Chile

Following a historic winter last year, Valle Nevado, Chile, is officially set to open for the 2025 season on June 13, one week earlier than planned. Valle Nevado offers North American skiers and riders a prime opportunity to keep the turns going long after their home mountains close. Located in the Chilean Andes just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado is […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025
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What’s Happened To Peak Skis?

The ski industry is a notoriously challenging and competitive business, with numerous moving parts and uncontrollable variables that make profitability elusive. This reality doesn’t just affect ski resorts—it extends to every business orbiting the ski world, from local shops and outfitters to clothing, apparel, and gear suppliers. Peak Skis was founded in 2021 by former pro skier Bode Miller and […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025
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Is it Fair That Some Ski Resorts Still Ban Snowboarders?

The question of whether or not snowboarders should be banned from ski resorts has been around since the 80s. Since the invention of the snowboard, there have always been skiers who would prefer snowboarders not to be allowed at ski resorts. Alta, Deer Valley, and Mad River Glen are the three resorts in the United States that still do not […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025
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What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month?

Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025
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American Climber Sets New Mt. Everest Speed Record

American Climber Andrew Ushakov has become the fastest person to reach the top of Mount Everest from the Nepali side in less than four days, the expedition’s organizer said on Wednesday. Ushakov, the Chairman and CEO at Mastermind GD and Genpro, set a new record by climbing Everest from sea level in just three days, 23 hours, and 7 minutes, Elite Exped wrote in […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | May 21, 2025
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Approximately 258 New Ski Lifts Planned to Debut Worldwide for 2025-26 Season

The 2024-25 ski season has ended for most skiers and snowboarders in the Northern Hemisphere, but that does not mean there aren’t things to look forward to next season. The “off-season” in the skiing world typically doesn’t mean that skiers and snowboarders stop doing things just because there is no more snow. Most people switch gears to other activities such […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | May 21, 2025
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Mount St. Louis Moonstone, ON, is Adding a High-Speed 6-Pack for 2025-26 Season

Mount St. Louis Moonstone is a family-owned Ontario ski resort north of Barrie. The resort is just over one hour from Toronto and is just off Highway 400. Although the hill is relatively small, it has been extensively built out and is known to have hands-down the best terrain park in the province. It is also known for its impressive […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | May 19, 2025
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Releases Master Development Plan, Revealing Ambitious Long-Term Vision

Arapahoe Basin is one of the highest-elevation ski resorts in North America, has one of the longest ski seasons on the continent, and is one of the most challenging ski resorts in the country. A-Basin’s high-alpine environment is incredibly diverse, ranging from easy lower mountain cruisers and the wide-open intermediate terrain of the upper mountain and Montezuma Bowl, to the […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | May 19, 2025
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Jay Peak, VT, Hoping to Reopen for Bonus Weekend of Skiing and Riding This Friday, May 9

Jay Peak North Glades

Jay Peak’s location near the northern tip of Vermont’s Green Mountains benefits from its proximity to large bodies of water. Moisture captured from Lake Champlain, Lake Memphremagog, and other waterways cools and condenses as it rises over the mountains, leading to impressive snowfalls from the famous “Jay Cloud.” On average, Jay receives 306 inches of snow annually, with approximately 70 […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | May 6, 2025
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