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Avatar photoGregg Frantz

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

CU Boulder Student Skis Colorado’s 14ers—And Tries to Save the Planet While Doing It

In the 80s, most people recycled their garbage and thought they were doing enough to be environmentally responsible. Those days are in the past, and people are searching and pushing for more ways to contribute to being more sustainable than just recycling alone. Climate change has the ski industry and the people who love to hit the mountains thinking about […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 23, 2025
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9 Runs to Ski or Board Before You Die, According to SnowBrains Readers

There are so many great mountains to check out around the world that it can be sometimes difficult to figure out which ones to go to. The United States has a wide variety of mountains to choose from, Canada has some big-time mountains, and let’s not forget about the Alps in Europe, either. Where do you begin? An even harder question […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 22, 2025
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The Ski Resorts that Everyone Thinks Should Stay Open Longer in the Spring

In October, skiers look forward to the opening day of their local mountain for the season. It’s an exciting time for winter enthusiasts, and most resorts open by mid-December. On the back end of the season, Spring marks the end of the ski season, which brings feelings of sadness and wanting the season to last longer. For most resorts, making […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 22, 2025
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Non-Profit Ski Area Skeetawk Has Plans to be 1 of the Largest Ski Resorts in Alaska

According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), 486 ski resorts operated in the United States during the 2023-24 season. Those numbers do not include the non-profit ski resorts, which are much harder to quantify. This is due to the difficulty of classifying these ski areas; therefore, the exact number of non-profit ski resorts is unknown. Several dozen non-profit ski […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 20, 2025
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How Vail Resorts Became Skiing’s Favorite Scapegoat

Regardless of their profession or industry, every leader or winner is dissected and analyzed under a microscope by critics. Leaders and winners should be judged and understand that their decisions will be questioned, and they should be expected to be held to a higher standard than their competition. Sometimes, those opinions and criticism can be unjustified and misled by inaccuracies […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025
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Score $17 Lift Tickets and Affordable Spring Fun at King Pine Ski Area, NH, This St. Patrick’s Day

King Pine Ski Area, New Hampshire, is an independently owned ski area committed to offering affordable family pricing. It has 17 trails which offer alpine, Nordic, and uphill skiing. It also has an outdoor ice skating rink and slope-side lodging, which is unique for a mountain of its size. This spring has come fast and hard for some ski resorts, with […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025
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Disabled Veterans Conquer the Slopes as Winter Sports Clinic Kicks Off at Aspen Snowmass, CO, on March 31

The mission of the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is to involve disabled Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological disorders, visual impairments, and other profound injuries and medical concerns in challenging therapeutic outdoor experiences and education. These experiences provide the catalyst that improves overall physical well-being, mental health, self-esteem, community re-entry, and readjustment. For almost four decades, the National […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025
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Norwegian Freeskier Bernt Marius Rørstad Makes Salomon International Team After Tragically Losing Right Foot in Speed Racing Accident

Many athletes have been injured throughout their careers. Being a professional athlete means playing through the pain and hurt, often even if you are injured. These athletes will seek the best care and medical treatment they can receive to get back on the “field” as soon as possible. Some injuries may be a torn ligament or broken bone, and some […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 14, 2025
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National Ability Center Launches Toyota Mountain of Dreams, Increasing Accessibility in Adaptive Skiing and Snowboarding

The National Ability Center (NAC) provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families, and groups with varying physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Rooted in Park City, Utah, For over 40 years, the NAC has been a cornerstone for adaptive recreation in Park City, UT, and has served over 300,000 participants from all 50 states and across the globe. The nonprofit hosts over 32,000 experiences […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 13, 2025
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Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA, Starts Off Last Week Of Skiing With Likely the Only Night Pond Skimming Event In The U.S.

Jack Frost Big Boulder (JFBB) in Pennsylvania started off the season being the first ski resort in the state to open for the 2024-25 season on December 4, 2024. This season for the mid-Atlantic hasn’t produced as much snow as in the Northeast, but unlike years in the past, the temperatures remained consistently cold enough for some great skiing. Pond […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 12, 2025
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Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes

Multi-passes changed how the ski industry worked when Vail Resorts released the Epic Pass for the 2008-09 season. Since then, everyone who loves to ski or snowboard has probably been to a mountain that offers one of these multi-passes, and many have purchased one of these products. This is the time of year when the big names in multi-passes release […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 10, 2025
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Blue Mountain, PA, Report: East Coast Night Skiing Fun

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Report from March 3, 2025 March is here, which usually means warmer temperatures and longer days. It also means that the ski season is coming to an end for some parts of the country. However, many skiers and riders look forward to this time of the year. The warmer temperatures and sunshine soften the snow conditions and make the mountain […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 4, 2025
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Jay Peak, VT, is the 3rd Snowiest Resort in North America Right Now

Jay Peak is deep in Northern Vermont, where a slice of paradise is frozen in traditional ski culture, providing access to some of the best terrain in the East. The infamous “Jay Cloud,” notorious for delivering plenty of snowfall, won’t show itself until you are practically on the resort, where snow banks are twice the size as those just down […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 3, 2025
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Pre-Skiing Exercises That Can Make Your Day On The Mountain Better and Safer

Hitting the slopes is something every skier or rider dreams of each season, and there are times when our bodies do not have the strength or stamina to stay out on the mountain as long as we want. It is the adage that our brains want us to do something, but our bodies tell us ‘N0.’ Every skier or rider […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 3, 2025
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The Man With Over 300 Pairs Of Skis

Many people enjoy hobbies when they have the time, and many people like collecting things as well. Then there is that one group of people whose hobby is skiing, and they like collecting skis. We all know this group very well. It’s a group that is defined as being passionate, dedicated, and even obsessed. No matter how many days they […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | February 27, 2025
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Tyrol Basin, WI, Owner Accused of Disorderly Conduct and Physical Abuse of a Child

Nathaniel Thomas McGree, owner of Tyrol Basin Ski Area, Wisconsin, was arrested Monday night, February 24, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. According to the Dane Country Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just before 6:00 p.m. to Bohn Road in the Town of Vermont after it was reported a teen was walking along the road. Deputies spoke with a 17-year-old […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | February 26, 2025
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Snowmobiler Killed in an Avalanche in British Columbia, Canada

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

A snowmobiler riding in the Forster Creek area in southeast British Columbia, Canada, was caught in an avalanche and killed on Sunday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed. According to an Avalanche Canada incident report, when the slide came down, the victim was one of three snowmobilers riding in the Forster Creek area below Thunderwater Lake, about 56 miles (90 […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | February 26, 2025
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Winterplace Ski Resort, WV, Keeps the Winter Fun Rolling into March

March is only a few days away, so spring will be here before we know it. While some people look forward to warmer temperatures and longer days, skiers and snowboarders might have different feelings about spring. It’s a cold reminder that the ski season is coming to an end for ski resorts in the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions. However, don’t […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | February 25, 2025
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Receives Sustainability Award

Skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts are often the tip of the spear in promoting sustainability and protecting our planet. After all, if there is no snow, there will be no skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, or other winter activities, and no one wants that. The ski industry and ski resorts around the United States and the world have taken notice […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | February 25, 2025
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Bridger Bowl, MT, Reveals Big New Plans for the Future

It’s always exciting when ski resorts announce extensive plans for the future. Skiers, snowboarders, and especially locals want to know what those plans consist of and what the resort is preparing to do. Will those plans include terrain expansions, lift upgrades, or any other major improvements to the mountain? Bridger Bowl, Montana, outlined its plans for the resort, and they […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | February 24, 2025
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