Hunter Mountain, NY, Celebrates its 65th Birthday Hunter Mountain, New York, proudly celebrated its 65th birthday on January 11 with fresh snow, expanded terrain, and sweet events.ย Thanks to the dedication of the mountain operations and snowmaking teams, more than 70% of the mountain’s terrain was open for skiers and riders to enjoy. The birthday celebration also included indoor festivities like the โ65 Prizes in 65 Minutesโ giveaway, […] Industry News Press Release | January 14, 2025 0 Comments
Watch the FIS Aerials World Cup at Lake Placid, NY, This Weekend The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) iFIT Freestyle Aerials World Cup to the Olympic Jumping Complex on January 18-19, 2025. This marks the eventโs first appearance in Lake Placid since 2019. The two-day competition will feature menโs and womenโs individual events and a mixed team […] Industry News Press Release | January 14, 2025 1 Comment
Camelback Resort, PA, Will Host Boarding for Breast Cancer on MLK Weekend CAMELBACK RESORT HOSTS BOARDING FOR BREAST CANCERย ON MLK WEEKEND WHAT: Spend the long weekend shredding for a good cause at Camelback Resortโs Boarding For Breast Cancer fundraiser. The 2-day event will support Boarding For Breast Cancer (B4BC), a non-profit foundation that advocates for early detection and a healthy, active, and sustainable lifestyle as the best means for breast cancer prevention. […] Industry News Press Release | January 9, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Pride Weekend Coming to Lake Placid, NY, in March Three-Day Event at Olympic Venues in Lake Placid for LGBTQ+ Community A new event will bring a three-day weekend of wintertime fun and adventure to LGBTQ+ residents, travelers, and allies in the Adirondacks. The first-ever Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend is coming March 7 โ 9, 2025, featuring a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and abilities […] Industry News Press Release | January 9, 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
Hypothermic Hiker With Frozen Limbs Lucky to Be Rescued From Deep Snow At 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, Conservation Officers were informed of a hiker in distress just below the summit of Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The solo hiker had contacted NH 911 and reported that his limbs were frozen, he was hypothermic, and he could no longer move through the several feet […] SnowBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
Windham Mountain Club, NY, to Offer Helicopter Flights To and From New York City Getting to the mountain during the season to hit the slopes can sometimes take hours. It is something that every skier and snowboarder has to deal with. Traffic congestion on highways, interstates, and access roads to ski resorts can be a nightmare for skiers just trying to have a relaxing day on the mountain. One ski resort is trying […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 22, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Guests Rescued From Chairlift at Camelback Mountain, PA, After Being Stuck for 3 Hours It is something that every rider has seen at some stage on the news, social media, or in person: someone being rescued off of a ski lift. No skier or snowboarder ever wants this to happen to them, so, understandably, people will react strongly when it does. On Tuesday, December 17, this happened when guests had to be rescued from […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 19, 2024 0 Comments