[VIDEO] What Happens Overnight At Jackson Hole, WY? If you have never been to a ski resort at night, you might not know how many things are happening while most people are sleeping. Mountain operations are conducting numerous tasks to prepare the resort for the next day in the A.M. hours of the night. It is fascinating to see if you ever get that opportunity. Jackson Hole Mountain […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Great Start to a Great Season Report from November 30-December 1 Mammoth Mountain, California, has seen one of the heaviest snowfalls in over a decade. The conditions look great, with a thick, heavy, “Sierra cement” base and pockets of powder everywhere. Mammoth, known for its outstandingly long seasons, has just had a great kickoff to the season with a base of about 39 inches and more […] Conditions Report Elise Chou | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Jack Frost Will Be The First Pennsylvania Ski Resort To Open This Season Jack Frost to Open on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for the 2023-24 Winter Seasonย First Pennsylvania Ski Resort to Open This Season! ย ย WHAT: Today, Jack Frost announced that it will open its slopesย at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 โ making it the first resort in Pennsylvania to open for the 2024/25 ski and ride season. Media are invited to join […] Industry News Press Release | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 73 | Dr. Ethan Greene – Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you byย Club Med. Dr. Ethan Greene has been the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for almost 20 years and has worked with snow and avalanches since 1990. He has an undergraduate degree in Meteorology, a Master’s in Atmospheric Science, and a PhD in Geoscience, with over 45 publications […] Avalanche Podcast | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
12 Hacks for Saving Money During the Ski Season The holidays are here, and itโs the time of year when many people are being frugal with their money and trying to cut costs where possible. Everyone knows that skiing and snowboarding can be expensive, but with smart planning and budgeting, there are ways for significant savings for your next ski season. The biggest decision is where you want to […] Brains Gregg Frantz | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscherโs Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Marcel Hirscherโs comeback season ended rather abruptly after the Dutch-Austrian ski racer suffered a torn ligament during training on the Reiteralm, Austria, on Monday, December 2. The 35-year-old athlete had staged a comeback to the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit after five years of retirement this season. For the comeback, Hirscher had switched nationality and competed for the Netherlands, his […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Tignes-Val d’Isere, France, Report: Superb Snow, Special Sundog, and Sunshine Report from Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Tignes received a refresh today with 4″ (10 cm) of fresh snow overnight.ย We were keen to see the difference the fresh snow made and headed out straight after breakfast to make the most of the day. The conditions were perfect againโblueย skies and sunshine, zero wind, and around 30ยบF. Yesterday’s report: Tignes, France, Report: Decent […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, itโs hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days.ย There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it.ย Thatโs why […] Brains Riley McDonald | December 3, 2024 2 Comments