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