[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
Hunter Mountain, NY, Opens 2 Brand New Chairlifts Hunter Mountain, guests, local community members, and the team celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at one of its two new Epic Lift Upgrades designed to elevate the skiing and riding experience this winter season. Broadway Express: A new high-speed, 6-person chair replaced the existing 4-person fixed-grip Broadway Lift and reduces wait times at one of the mountainโs […] Industry News Press Release | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
Big Boulder, PA, Report: Colder Temperatures Set-Up Excellent Conditions on Opening Weekend This report is from Saturday, December 14, 2024 Skiing in Pennsylvania is in full swing, with many resorts opening this past weekend. The colder temperatures allowed snow-making teams to fire up their guns throughout the Keystone State. Considering Pennsylvania’s warmer temperatures and rainy conditions earlier in the week, it was impressive that so many resorts could blow enough snow to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
Yes, There is a Place to Ski and Ride All Season Long For Free In a world where everything is becoming more expensive, people search for ways to save money. The ski industry is no different. Lift ticket prices are approaching $300 a day at some resorts around the United States. Plenty of ski resorts offer lift tickets for under $100, but those are usually smaller independent resorts. Those mountains represent the heart and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
These are the Oldest Aerial Trams in North America That are Still in Use for Skiing Aerial Trams are an incredible marvel of engineering wonder.ย These mega machines can move large crowds to impossible destinations with ease. Aerial tramways were originally utilized in North America to transport mining ore from precarious locations to mills that refined the precious metals. It wasn’t long until they began to use these tools to shuttle people uphill which gave way to […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 16, 2024 1 Comment
Top 5 Ski Towns That Love to Drink With the world having countless amazing ski towns (not to mention Germany is in its own league), we have kept this list limited to the United States. And since opinions are like, well you know, opinions, this list is in no particular order. Killington, Vermont Starting us off strong is Killington, Vermont. Lovingly and appropriately known as “the beast,” Killington […] Industry News Ayden Arca | December 14, 2024 1 Comment
Todayโs Deepest Open ResortsโNorth Americaโs Top 3 Snowfalls on December 12 More resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. Many resorts in Michigan got DUMPED on last night, but sadly,ย the vast majority are still closed. What a waste! Get in the Snow โ SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North America saw the most snow in […] SnowBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Everything New At Pocono Mountain Ski Resorts This Season The Pocono Mountains boast a diverse array of winter attractions. The region offers comprehensive skiing and snowboarding options with over 185 slopes and trails catering to all skill levels, from moguls to bunny hills. Beyond the slopes, visitors can enjoy snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling through picturesque landscapes. For those seeking unique winter experiences, the Poconos deliver. Adventurers can […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments