Bridger Foothills Fire Burning North of Bozeman, MT A massive wildfire is currently scorching the Bridger Range just north of Bozeman, Montana. The fire started near Bozeman’s iconic “M” trail on Friday afternoon and blew up to 7,138 acres as of Monday night. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gusty winds and low humidity caused extreme fire growth on Saturday. Light smoke was visible from […] Fire Mike Lavery | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
Rocky Mountains of CO, WY, and MT to See Upto a Foot of Fresh Snow Monday-Tuesday From weekend temperatures in the 90s, winter will hit the Rockies with a bang on Monday as a strong cold front moves in from the north. The mountains of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana could see up to a FOOT of fresh snow. A significant change in the weather will occur late Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures will plummet behind a strong […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 4, 2020 0 Comments
Photo Tour: Intermountain West Receives First Significant Snowfall of Season The Western US got its first measurable snowstorm of the year over the weekend. Don’t get your touring skis out quite yet, but skiers everywhere should start getting excited for the start of winter! Related: Colorado Reports First Snow of the Season | More Snow Expected Tonight Clay Malott | September 1, 2020 0 Comments
Independent Ski Areas in the West Address Expectations, Plans for Next Season During Pandemic The only thing certain about this coming ski season is that nothing will be certain. With virtually every ski area in the world now addressing the pandemic and how to operate under its grip this winter, no one really knows what to expect — ski resort nor skier alike. Several of the large, destination-type ski resorts under the umbrella of mega-ski […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 18, 2020 13 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Offers Insight into Next Season | Opening Day Will be Thanksgiving Day Big Sky Resort, MT’s General Manager, and COO & President have addressed the local community in an open letter regarding their expectations for the upcoming 20/21 winter season. Related: CEO of Aspen Skiing Co. Offers Look at Next Season | Expect ‘Annoying’ Procedural Changes The pair reveal that the resort has been ‘working hard at building the framework for a […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 10, 2020 0 Comments
7 Awesome Montana Ski Areas You’ve Never Heard Of When you hear the words, “Mom and Pop ski area,” you might picture a quaint small town resort with perhaps 200 feet of vertical and maybe as many skiable acres. Not so in Montana. Here are 7 awesome Montana ski areas you’ve never heard of, each with over 1,000 feet of vertical and plenty of annual snowfall. Lost Trail Powder […] Lynn Barlow | August 7, 2020 6 Comments
$10,000 Reward Offered for Information About Suspicious Fires Near Glacier National Park, MT Landowners along Glacier National Park’s northern border are offering a $10,000 reward for information about a string of suspected arson fires. Related: Glacier National Park, MT Release Identity of Climber Who Fell 500-Feet to His Death At least eight fires were reported near Glacier National Park’s northwestern entrance on the morning of July 23 in Montana. The first fire was […] Fire Firebrains | August 5, 2020 0 Comments
Bridger Bowl, MT Addresses Community Over Upcoming Winter, Pass Refund Policy, and More… The general manager at Bridger Bowl ski area, MT yesterday addressed the ski community with his vision for the upcoming winter and what the resort will be doing to make it as successful as possible while mitigating any potential impact on customers. Related: Sweet Bridger Bowl Highlight Edit | Plenty of Powder, Air, Trees and Cliffs The resort is offering […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 0 Comments
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