Monarch Mountain, CO, Receives Final Approval For 377-Acre No Name Basin Terrain Expansion After over a decade of planning, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, is excited to announce that it received official approval from the United States Forest Service to expand its special use permit boundary into the No Name Basin. Related: An Insider’s Perspective to the Freeride Community at Monarch Mountain, CO The development will add 377 acres of skiable terrain on the west […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen One Housing Program “Tenants for Turns” Returns for 2024-25 Winter Season Aspen One is proud to announce the return of its local housing initiative, Tenants for Turns, which is now entering its fourth year. Designed to serve the mountain’s winter workforce, Tenants for Turns continues to incentivize Roaring Fork Valley homeowners to lease their guest houses, ADUs, mother-in-law units, or spare bedrooms to Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Hospitality, and ASPENX employees. Since […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds 10 New Resorts, Including Ragged Mountain, NH | Passes Go Back on Sale for “Independent’s Day” Ragged Mountain, NH, and nine other resorts will add capacity for the 2024/25 season, enabling a limited number of passes to be released on July 1. Indy Pass announced today that Ragged Mountain in New Hampshire, three others in New England, four in Japan, and one each in the Southeast and Nova Scotia will join the pass, adding skier capacity […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
X Games and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Join Forces Yesterday, U.S. Ski & Snowboard and X Games announced a strategic partnership for the world’s best action snow sports athletes. This unique collaboration will unite two prominent organizations to create The Winter X Games Series, including the U.S. Ski & Snowboard World Cup events, the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix, and Visa Big Air presented by Toyota, alongside the Winter X […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2024 0 Comments
California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway is Now Open to Vehicles The 30-mile highway through Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, is now open for the season. Through the hard work of National Park Service and Caltrans road crews, the road has finally been cleared. Visitors to the park should prepare for winter conditions at higher elevations and possible delays due to ongoing road work. Related: Why Does Lassen Peak Typically Get […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory Resort, CO, Nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Award Purgatory Resort, Colorado, is thrilled to announce its nomination for the Best Ski Resorts category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This prestigious recognition underscores the resort’s commitment to exceptional value and memorable guest experiences. Related: Purgatory Resort, CO, Heats Up Summer With New Chili Cook-Off Renowned as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious awards, the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 20, 2024 0 Comments
Red Lodge Mountain, MT, Will Begin its Inaugural Summer Season on Friday, June 21 Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, is set to launch its inaugural summer season on Friday, June 21. As summer approaches, staff are preparing for a fantastic season of scenic lift rides, hiking, disc golf, and relaxation with food and beverage service at the Bierstube restaurant located in the base area. The Stache Express high-speed detachable triple chairlift will spin from 10 […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Residents and Visitors Invited to “Heal the Land” at Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday, June 22 Volunteers will lace up their boots this Saturday morning, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects. Related: Microplastic Concentration in Lake Tahoe, CA, is 3rd Highest of 38 Watersheds Tested Worldwide […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments