Attitash Mountain Resort, NH, Will Not Offer Summer Operations Again Attitash Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, has confirmed that yet again it will not be offering summer operations in summer 2024. In addition, the resort stated on social media that it will be removing the alpine coaster and zipline on the mountain โdue to aging infrastructure.โ The coaster was introduced in 2010 while the zipline was installed in 2014. Instead, the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 6, 2024 0 Comments
Section of Tuckerman Ravine, NH, Closed Due to ‘Magnitude of Crevasses’ As spring weather brings more outdoor enthusiasts to the White Mountains, New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has announced the closure of a section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail due to dangerous conditions. Related: VIDEO: Tomahawks, Sedan-Sized Ice Fall, and Deep Crevasse | Welcome to Tuckerman Ravine, NH, in April The closure extends from Lunch Rocks to the top of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
Killington, VT, Aims to Keep Superstar Run Open for as Long as Possible Although it is now officially May, and spring has sprung across North America with summer hot on its tail, the corn skiing is out there waiting to be harvested. On the East Coast, Killington, Vermont, is still going strong with plans to keep the Superstar Express Quad lift and Superstar Run open as long as possible. In response to a […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 2, 2024 1 Comment
Exploring the Incredible Olympic-Level Infrastructure for Winter Sports at Lake Placid, NY There areย 429ย National Park Sitesย in the United Statesย accordingย to the National Park Foundationย whichย spans across more thanย 84 million acres.ย There are parks in each state andย also in the U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The Adirondack Mountains in New York State offer some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting, all […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Major $3 Billion Expansion Project Proposed for Killington, VT With the largest footprint, most vertical, and best snowmaking east of the Mississippi, Killington, Vermont, is known as the “Beast of the East.” The town of roughly 1,400 people sees over a million tourist visits annually to its mountain slopes, however, one thing the resort lacks is a retail and residential center like other popular resorts in the state such […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 1, 2024 1 Comment
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA, Announces Festival and Events Schedule Plus Opening Date for Summer Activities As the season changes, so do the fun events and adventurous offerings at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. We love winter, but Seven Springs is a special place in the summer as well. The resort is an amazing venue for festivals and events. Families and friends gather at the base of the mountain for the Laurel Highlandsโ biggest backyard […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
A Closer Look Into The Army Mountain Warfare School Over 65 million skiers hit the mountains last season,ย makingย it the highest number of skier visits since records began kept during the 1978/79 seasonย accordingย to theย National Ski Areas Association.ย The mountains are the place skiers and riders visit to get away from all the stresses that life can throw at us. It is a place we can relax, have fun, and enjoy the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
Will the Ski Season at Killington, VT, Make It to June Again This Year? It is that time of year when spring skiing is in full swing at resorts across the United States. In the East, Killington, Vermont, is traditionally the first ski resort to open and one of the last to close each season. Last season, Killington was still open at the beginning of June. Killington is currently operating with 14 trails with […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 26, 2024 0 Comments