The 7 Most Iconic Ski Runs on the East Coast The East Coast, or, the ‘Ice Coast’, as some may say it, is widely regarded as having some of the most icy and variable conditions in North America. Due to this, challenging runs on the East Coast are often overlooked. This article should change that, however, as it is a list of all of the most challenging and iconic ski runs […] Brains Jake Benton | June 5, 2025 5 Comments
Beyond Carbon Neutral: How American Ski Resorts Are Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions In an ever-changing world of combating climate change, some ski resorts are leading the sustainability charge. Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was the first North American resort to go carbon neutral in 2021, and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado did it soon after, also going carbon neutral in 2023, just under two years ahead of its 2025 goal. Going carbon […] Brains Jake Benton | January 3, 2025 0 Comments
Sugarloaf, ME, Report: Soft, Springlike Conditions for Winter Break Report from Saturday, December 28, and Sunday, December 29 Sugarloaf in Maine is the second largest ski area on the East Coast, with just over 1,300 acres of terrain for skiers and riders to enjoy. The resort often has some of the best conditions in the Northeast due to its north-facing, high-elevation terrain, and robust snowmaking system, which covers about […] Conditions Report Jake Benton | January 3, 2025 0 Comments
Wildcat Mountain, NH, Conditions Report: Cold Week Equals Great Conditions for the Weekend Report from Saturday, December 7 After a week of some seriously cold temperatures, open East Coast ski areas have been popping up left and right. Natural snow had also fallen throughout this last week, which was a nice addition to snowmaking efforts. Some resorts received only a dusting, with others receiving almost a foot. Now, with 12 resorts open, skiers […] Conditions Report Jake Benton | December 8, 2024 0 Comments
Waterville Valley, NH, Report: Fresh Corduroy on Opening Weekend Report from Sunday, December 1 After about a foot of snow blanketed the White Mountains of New Hampshire on Thanksgiving, skiers and riders were getting in the mood to start their ski seasons. They didn’t have many resorts to choose from. Bretton Woods, Cannon, and Waterville Valley had all recently opened, and each had about an equal amount of open […] Conditions Report Jake Benton | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Wildcat Mountain, NH, to Auction Off Summer Gondola Cabins This Weekend Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire, will be auctioning off old summer gondola cabins this weekend. The auction will last from approximately September 21 at 12 p.m. Central Time until September 22 at 12 p.m. The summer gondola cabins were originally from Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, where they operated until 1991. After this, they were dismantled and eventually sent to Wildcat. […] Industry News Jake Benton | September 21, 2024 0 Comments
Mow Some Grass, Earn Your Pass This Fall at Mad River Glen, VT Have you ever wondered how ski resort trails are mowed in the summer? Well, most ski resorts mow most of their terrain using either tractors or snowcats with mower attachments on the front. At Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont, the mowing is done a little bit differently. While some of the beginner and intermediate terrain is mowed by tractor, […] Industry News Jake Benton | August 17, 2024 0 Comments
Cranmore Mountain Resort, NH, Conditions Report: Beginner’s Paradise Report from Thursday, August 1: Located just on the outskirts of the bustling town of North Conway, New Hampshire, Cranmore Mountain Resort offers a very family-oriented experience with many different activities, from skiing during the winter to mountain biking and scenic lift rides during the summer. On August 1, my dad and I decided to go downhill mountain biking at […] Jake Benton | August 7, 2024 0 Comments
Introducing the Resorts and Venues of the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics On Wednesday, July 24, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided that the Winter Olympics will return to Salt Lake City in 2034. The Winter Olympics’ return to Salt Lake City was mostly due to the fact that the infrastructure from the 2002 Winter Olympics is still usable and that there was strong public support for the bid, with about 80% […] Olympics Jake Benton | July 31, 2024 0 Comments
Monday, July 22, Was the Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth Last Monday, July 22, was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data. The global average temperature was recorded at exactly 62.87° Fahrenheit (17.15° Celsius). The previous record for the highest global average temperature was from last year, July 6, 2023, when the average temperature was 62.71° Fahrenheit (17.06° Celsius). Global average […] Jake Benton | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 24, 2024 2 Comments
Top 5 Weekend Ski Destinations From Boston With a population of about 650,000 (as of 2022), Boston, Massachusetts, is a bustling metropolis that is not often known for the skiing around it. With that being said, there are a multitude of amazing skiing destinations, perfect for a weekend trip, within just a few hours of Boston. The purpose of this article is to show Bostonians, or just […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 16, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado’s Oldest Operational Chairlift Will Be Replaced Next Summer Sunlight Mountain Resort, Colorado, will replace the state’s oldest operational lift next summer. The Segundo lift, a fixed grip Heron double, was originally built in 1954 at Aspen Mountain, Colorado. Aspen eventually replaced the double chair and sent it to Sunlight Mountain Resort, where it was installed in 1973. The Segundo chair will be replaced by a Poma fixed-grip triple in […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 7, 2024 1 Comment
Keystone Mountain, CO, is Offering On-Snow Tubing This Summer Keystone Resort, Colorado, will be offering on-snow tubing this summer. According to the resort, tubing will be offered Thursday through Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tickets are offered online in advance to the tubing. A valid Epic Pass or scenic gondola ticket for the day is required on top of the tubing ticket. With an Epic Pass, […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
Marmot Basin, AB, to Auction Off Old Knob Lift Chairs Marmot Basin in Alberta, Canada, will be auctioning off chairs from its old Knob chairlift. According to the resort, the first 50 chairs from the lift will be auctioned off on Friday, June 28. The auction will run from June 28 at 9:00 am, until July 5 at 5:00pm. The chairs will then be available for pickup on either July […] Industry News Jake Benton | June 21, 2024 0 Comments
Hunter Mountain, NY: Lift Upgrades Update Hunter Mountain, located in Hunter, New York, is significantly upgrading its lift system this summer. Hunter is replacing its B Lift, “Broadway”, with a state-of-the-art, high-speed-detachable six-person lift built by Leitner-Poma. The new lift will be called Broadway Express. The current B Lift, a fixed grip quad, will be relocated to replace the current Lift-E, a fixed grip double. The B […] Industry News Jake Benton | June 20, 2024 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ, Opens for the 2024 Season Cardrona Alpine Resort, located in Cardrona, New Zealand, opened up for the 2024 ski season on Saturday, June 15. The resort has received 16 cm (6 inches) of snow in the last seven days. Currently, the resort has three lifts open, including McDougall’s Chondola, and both the Kindy and Learner Conveyors. The resort also currently has two terrain parks open, […] Industry News Jake Benton | June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wildcat Mountain, NH—Epic Views With a Side of Skiing Nestled in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, right next to Mount Washington, Wildcat Mountain is a lesser-known gem of a mountain. Rich in history, the small resort has earned its spot among other New England ski resorts. Wildcat is located in Gorham, about 30 minutes from the nearest sizable town, North Conway. It is also around 2 […] Jake Benton | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
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