The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. Rambo, located at Crested Butte Ski Resort in Colorado, is the steepest ski run in the United States. The pitch is an astounding 55 degrees, meaning you’ll hold on for dear life at almost every turn. You’ll be dodging many trees and navigating through many moguls on your way down, increasing difficulty in making it to the bottom of the […] Matt Scribner | February 11, 2025 28 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, to Open Aerial Tram and Sublette Lift This Week Sublette Grand Opening Set for Friday After Huge Winter Storm (TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – DEC. 17, 2024) – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is excited to announce that the iconic Aerial Tram and new Sublette lift will open this week following significant snowfall and extensive preparations on Rendezvous Mountain. A winter storm has dumped more than 36 inches of snow […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
SCOTT Sports Partners with Recco Technology SCOTT Sports makes a wide array of outdoor gear, used in various sporting categories. The company recently teamed up with Recco Rescue Systems to start utilizing this potentially life-saving technology in their products. SCOTT’s new line of helmets will incorporate Recco Technology in an attempt to reach more consumers, in turn saving rescue teams time and increasing efficiency. Recco currently has […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 10, 2024 1 Comment
The Top 9 Most Festive Resorts to Spend Christmas Christmas time is the most festive time of the year, filled with bright lights, cheery songs, and jolly spirits. Who doesn’t want to take their families on a magical holiday trip to the snow, but where is the perfect resort for the most Christmas spirit? Here are the nine most festive resorts around the globe for your Hallmark-Christmas vibe: #9: […] Brains Elise Chou | November 24, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Becomes the Temporary Owner of Historic Black Mountain in New Hampshire JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE—The Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems have purchased Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest ski area, from the Fichera family. For the past 30 years, the Fichera family has worked tirelessly to keep the mountain open for the community to enjoy. Indy Pass will own and operate the resort for this coming season and will transfer the ownership to […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2024 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Ranked #4 in Canada by Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards Kelowna, BC, October 1, 2024 – Big White Ski Resort has been honoured as one of the top ski resorts in North America by the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards, announced today. The prestigious accolade reflects the votes of over 125,000 Condé Nast Traveller readers in the UK, who shared their travel experiences and insights to highlight the best global […] Industry News Press Release | October 1, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company and Affirm Expand Exclusive Partnership to Bring Payment Flexibility to More Skiers & Riders San Francisco, June 05, 2024 – Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced an expanded partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and the owner of Ikon Pass. Eligible travelers will be able to pay over time with Affirm when […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 5, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] The 3rd Annual Mammoth Mountain, CA, Yacht Club I’ve never seen a ski resort celebrate its Closing Day like Mammoth does with Yacht Club. It was purely wild and hilariously creative. For Saturday of Closing Day Weekend, Mammoth Mountain hosted its third annual Yacht Club boat races, where daring guests raced down a frozen track at breakneck speeds in homemade “boats” constructed only from three basic home materials for a […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 29, 2024 0 Comments
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