Private Montana Ski Area ‘Wraith Hill’ Lists for $3.5 Million Constructed in 1968, Wraith Hill is a 160-acre private ski area in western Montana near the town of Anaconda, approximately two hours west of Bozeman. The ski area has six ski runs, a lodge, guest cabin, a shop, and an equipment barn all bordering on thousands of acres of national forest land that would provide easy backcountry touring access. Wraith […] SnowBrains | April 18, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Don’t Change – Big Sky Resort, MT, Founder’s Vision for the Future The unique culture and lifestyle of Big Sky’s residents is still alive, but it is changing rapidly. This short film echoes the words of Big Sky’s founder Chet Huntley and his vision for what the community of Big Sky will be and what it won’t be for future generations. As Chet once said, “It might be appropriate to go back […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 14, 2023 0 Comments
Peak Ski Company Reveals Limited-Edition Ski in Support of Big Sky Bravery Proceeds of Limited-Edition Peak 98 Model Ski Will Benefit Venerated Non-Profit Serving Active-Duty Special Operation Forces Peak Ski Company has revealed a limited-edition ski developed in partnership with a fellow Bozeman-based organization, Big Sky Bravery. Proceeds from the sales of the skis will directly support Big Sky Bravery’s programs that have served over 400 recipients. Based in Bozeman, Montana, Big Sky Bravery […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2023 0 Comments
Red Lodge, MT, Extends Season for Bonus Weekend Encore! Encore! Encore! Although the season for Red Lodge Mountain is still scheduled to end on Sunday, April 9th, the resort has decided to extend its season for a bonus weekend running April 14th-16th. The bonus weekend is made possible thanks to the gnarly storm that hit this past week. Operational hours will go as normal during the bonus weekend, […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
Recap of the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction at Big Sky, MT The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum (The Hall of Fame) successfully inducted members from 2021 and 2022 and one member from 2018 — bad-boy-line race skier Bode Miller — cementing their place in history as accomplishing the highest possible industry honor. “Over 600 individuals attended the ceremonies and the weeklong industry celebrations. Many of our […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
The New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, Will Charge Per Ride Rather Than Per Day The new Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky Resort, MT, is highly anticipated. Skiers and snowboarders are looking forward to it opening for the 2023-24 season. The tram offers the only lift-served access to 1,200 acres of expert terrain. To access this terrain otherwise requires a 45-minute boot pack. Along with the new tram will come significant changes in how […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
Chairlift Malfunction in Montana Throws Toddler Off Chairlift to Slope 15-Feet Below It’s every parent’s worst nightmare—their child slipping from their fingers while on a chairlift and falling to the slopes below. This very thing happened to Nathan McLeod on Sunday, 19th March 2023, at Montana Snowbowl, just north of Missoula, MT. A chairlift malfunction caused the chair carrying him and his four-year-old son to violently hit the first tower, throwing the toddler […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame to Host Annual Induction Ceremony at Big Sky Resort, MT The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum is set to host its annual Industry Celebration and Induction Ceremonies from March 21 to 25, 2023, at Big Sky Resort, MT. Annually, the national Hall of Fame inducts its latest class of selected and voted-upon inductees into the Hall of Fame during a week-long Industry Celebration week that changes […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 18, 2023 0 Comments
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