Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, PA, Expands Sustainability Initiatives With Groundbreaking Renewable Energy Agreement Ski Resorts consume significant energy, particularly for chairlifts and snowmaking. Shawnee Mountain chairlifts run on electricity with gas or diesel backup motors, and its snowmaking is fully powered by electricity, no longer relying on diesel compressors. Shawnee invested millions to upgrade and improve the efficiency of its snowmaking. To use sustainable energy, Shawnee has transitioned to 100% renewable energy supplied […] Industry News Press Release | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
Pico Mountain, VT, Rental: Own the Hill for A Day Pico Mountain, located in Mendon, Vermont, is a family-friendly resort with varied terrain including classic eastern-style trails and glades. It is proud of its reputation as a big mountain with small mountain charm. Pico’s central base area features a lodge with stone fireplaces. With all trails converging into one area, it’s easy to stay connected with friends and family throughout […] Industry News David Michael | August 29, 2024 1 Comment
Olympic Authority, NY, Announces Upcoming Fall Festivals and Cultural Events at Venues The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) is preparing for a vibrant season of fall festivals across its venues that include the Lake Placid Legacy Sites, Gore Mountain in North Creek, and Belleayre Mountain in the Catskills. From Oktoberfest at Whiteface to Gore Mountain’s Harvest Festival and two weekends of Brews & Views and Fall Festival at […] Press Release | August 28, 2024 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Has Been Sold From POWDR to a Group of Local Passholders Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in Eastern North America today announced Killington Resort & Pico Mountain are being sold from POWDR to a passionate group of local passholders. This landmark purchase represents a commitment to keeping Killington and Pico in the hands of those who know and love it, with plans to increase capital investment while preserving the […] Industry News Press Release | August 22, 2024 0 Comments
Vermont is the Only State Where it is the Law to Lower the Restraint Bar On A Chairlift Are you one of those people who ride the lift up the mountain with the restraint bar up or down? Some people will put the bar down every time they ride the lift, while others choose to leave it up. Most of us have heard Ski Patrol and lift attendants tell people who do not put the bar down to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 19, 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
The 5 Best Day-Trip Ski Destinations From Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteaks, die-hard sports fans, and for being the birthplace of the United States of America. The city is rich in history, culture, food, and the arts. It is home to many historic landmarks and sites, including Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Philly is also a short distance away from some of the best […] Brains Gregg Frantz | August 16, 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
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