Grand Targhee Resort, WY, Report: Opening Day on a Cold Clear Weekend in the Tetons Report From Friday, November 18, 2022 Early-season skiing and snowboarding continue to be good old fun throughout the Greater Teton region. And as of today, the lifts are spinning at Grand Targhee Resort above Teton Valley. The ‘Ghee’s Nov. 18 opening morning was marked by full sun and zesty-fresh cold that made for bright, fast laps…and frozen nose hairs. The […] Conditions Report Paulie | November 18, 2022 0 Comments
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 | November 15, 2022 1 Comment
Schweitzer, ID, Opens Early for the 2022/23 Winter Season on Saturday, November 19th Favorable natural snowfall, early season snowmaking conditions prompt early opening weekend With more than three feet of natural snowfall and a head start on snowmaking, Schweitzer will open early for a bonus weekend of skiing and riding Nov. 19-20. The last time the mountain opened before its projected opening date was during the 2017/18 season. “Since Mother Nature got a […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2022 0 Comments
These Are All The New Chairlifts Being Installed Out West This Year After a slump in lift installations during the pandemic, there are a ton of new projects this year and it can be hard to keep track of them. Here are most of the significant (non-beginner) lift installations and expansions happening out west this year. Colorado Vail New lifts: Game Creek Express #7, Sun Down Express #17 After nearly 4 decades […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | November 4, 2022 4 Comments
Teton Mountains Wy-daho, Conditions Report: Storm Warning In Effect The Teton Mountains are bracing for a welcome, week-long storm cycle. Extended forecast for the Greater Teton Region calls for as much as 15″ inches through the weekend, a WINTER STORM WARNING beginning tonight, and continued accumulation throughout the week ahead. This storm warning has us all-smiles as the Teton Mountains are absolutely one of our favorite locales for all […] Conditions Report Paulie | November 4, 2022 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Upwards of Two Feet Snow Possible for Some Peaks Across Northern Rockies Through Monday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:40 pm MDT, 10/21/2022 Forecast Summary: A potently cold trough will dig into the northern Rockies this weekend and bring upwards of 2 Feet of Snow to some peaks through Monday. Ongoing snow will continue through Monday morning as moisture is drawn into the region. Snow will generally taper off by Monday […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 21, 2022 1 Comment
Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, Voted Best Ski Resort in North America for 3rd Year Running SKI Magazine awards Sun Valley with top honor for third year, as the fabled resort invests in a multi-year guest experience and environmental project and announces US Alpine Champs Partnership Sun Valley Resort, ID, North America’s first destination ski resort, established in 1936, is now able to claim another historic place in award annals, as a three-peat winner of Top […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 14, 2022 2 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, to Offer $55 Midweek and $75 Weekend Day Passes This Winter Season Other highlights include Idaho’s newest après-ski hot spot, Seven Devils Tap House From the snow to the snow front, the start of the day to the end, every part of a winter adventure at Tamarack Resort has received an upgrade, or a price reduction, for the upcoming season. New Pass Options Recognizing inflationary pressures on Idaho families and individuals, Tamarack […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2022 1 Comment