Idaho Supreme Court Sends Sun Valley Resort Wrongful Death Case To Trial The Idaho Supreme Court recently overturned the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, for negligence in the death of 65-year-old Stewart ‘Stu’ Milus, who died in 2019 after colliding with a snowgun on Lower River Run. The Court’s ruling sends the lawsuit to trial, where a jury will decide whether or not Sun Valley was responsible […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Take a Less Crowded Approach to Skiing at These U.S. Resorts Each year, ski resorts are becoming more and more crowded. Although there may not be one exact reason ski resorts are becoming overcrowded, contributing factors may include the rise of multi-mountain season pass popularity, the increase in outdoor activities due to COVID-19, and the wish for a winter wonderland escape away from one’s bustling city. With crowds come increased lift […] Industry News Samantha Gates | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Announces Construction of New 6-Chair Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, continues on its multi-year improvement plan, announcing the second phase of construction with the replacement of the Seattle Ridge Chairlift (YOC 1996), which will benefit the recreational experience on Bald Mountain by improving skier circulation and terrain access in the Seattle Ridge area. Pending National Forest Service approval, construction is scheduled to begin in April 2024, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 27, 2023 0 Comments
How To Make Your Own Snow Forecast We’ve all been there. Your friend told you the resort was supposed to get over a foot of snow overnight. You check your phone, and your weather app shows a little snow icon. It must be true! Your skis are all waxed up and ready to go, and you wake up well before sunrise to be one of the first […] Brains Zach Armstrong | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge Returns to the West Central Mountains in 2024 The West Central Mountains of Idaho will reverberate with the thunderous spirit of sled dogs as the 2024 Idaho Sled Dog Challenge marks its sixth annual run, slated for the end of January as usual. However, this year’s race charts a solo course, unfolding independent of the McCall Winter Carnival, which is shifting from a 10-day extravaganza kicking off the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain Resort, ID, Opening This Saturday, December 2 Idahoans itching to hit the slopes are invited to a Preview Weekend at Brundage Mountain Resort, Idaho. The independently owned ski resort will be spinning the Easy Street chairlift Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets are only $5. That fee includes a new RFID card, which all guests will need to access […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
2023/24 Season Opening Dates for Ski Idaho Resorts The 2023/24 ski and snowboard season has kicked off in Idaho, or should we say “Wydaho.” Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming, openend on November 17, 2023, albeit with very limited terrain, but was the first ‘Ski Idaho’ destination to open this winter. While the resort lies four miles beyond the Gem State’s border, it is affiliated with Ski Idaho because the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Schweitzer, ID, Postpones Opening Day to Saturday, November 25 Schweitzer, the largest ski resort in Idaho, announced today a revised opening day for the 2023/24 winter ski season. Due to limited early season snowfall and challenging snowmaking conditions, coupled with recent temperature fluctuations, the resort has made the difficult decision to push back the opening day to Saturday, November 25. Originally the resort had tentatively planned to open November […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2023 0 Comments