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

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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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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