Digging into Utah’s Mining History Ahead of Deer Valley’s Expansion Extell, the well known NYC real estate developer, has expanded westward with its flagship Deer Valley East Village development. The village is set to become a $5 billion masterpiece, but the land the village is sitting on has centuries of history, and was once home to the Mayflower Mine, which was operational from 1929 until 1972. Related: Deer Valley, UT, Invites […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | December 9, 2025 0 Comments
Park City Mountain, UT, Postpones Opening Day Amid Low Early-Season Snowfall The winter stoke in Utah will have to remain patient as Park City Mountain, one of Utah’s most famous ski resorts, postponed its Opening Day due to a lack of early-season snowfall. The resort, which was originally scheduled to begin its season on November 21, has not yet announced a new opening date as it waits for natural snowfall and ideal […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 21, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Best Ski Counties in the United States There are countless great skiing and snowboarding locations across the United States. Some counties, however, pull far above their weight when it comes to quality and quantity of snow, elevation, access to great inbounds and backcountry terrain, vibrant après scene, accessibility from major airports, and of course number of ski resorts. From coast to coast, we’ve compiled a list using […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | November 14, 2025 1 Comment
A Battle for Park City Mountain, UT: Billionaire Matthew Prince vs. Vail Resorts Empire The idea of returning Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) back to local ownership was revived by Park City local Matthew Prince. In an October 27 Zoom video conversation with SnowBrains, the billionaire founder of Cloudflare said local ownership of PCMR is inevitable. It reignited a debate that began in May 2025, when Prince bought the historic Townlift Plaza, saving it […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | November 5, 2025 2 Comments
Deep Powder, Deep Pockets: Major Investments Drive the Competitive Utah Ski Scene It’s been six months since Utah ski resorts closed in April, and major projects have been set in motion since to enhance the ski experience for guests this winter and beyond. Skiers and riders may already be familiar with Deer Valley’s massive terrain expansion, which includes a new base village and around 2,000 new acres of skiable terrain. While Deer […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | October 4, 2025 0 Comments
5 Future Inventions to Change Skiing Forever Technology is rapidly evolving, and there’s no reason to think ski resorts will lag behind in this age of innovation. As artificial intelligence and automation continue to expand, it’s natural to wonder how skiing will adapt. The activity itself—sliding downhill on planks, powered only by gravity—hopefully never changes. But many aspects of the skiing experience could be revolutionized. To envision […] Zach Suffish | September 25, 2025 0 Comments
Park City Mountain’s Lift Expansion Rejected By Utah Court Over 1998 Agreement In another blow to Park City Mountain’s efforts to improve lift infrastructure, the Utah Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a citizen’s appeal to prevent the upgrades of two major lifts on the Mountain Village side of the resort, seemingly ending what has been a years-long struggle. It has been over three years since Park City Mountain applied for […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | September 2, 2025 0 Comments
Best Ski Towns in North America to Visit if You’re Not Skiing or Snowboarding Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and nightlife to spas, festivals, and art galleries, and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off-slope activities year-round. From coast to coast, the continent […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2025 0 Comments
Could Gondolas Shape the Future of Park City, UT? Town Weighs Aerial Transit to Ease Traffic and Connect Resorts Since the late 1990s, discussions have been taking place about the need for an aerial transit system to ease traffic in downtown Park City, Utah, but the concepts have yet to make it to reality. Over the last few years, the need for an improved transit system has gained traction and attention. These conversations are being spearheaded by the Park […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | July 14, 2025 0 Comments
Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Plans to Replace Cabriolet Lift with New Gondola The Cabriolet lift at Canyons Village, which has been hauling skiers and riders from the lower parking lot to the base area since 2000, may be making its final laps. According to TownLift, Park City Mountain and the Canyons Village Management Association (CVMA) have announced plans to replace the open-air lift with a fully enclosed gondola. The proposed upgrade is […] Industry News Brent Glogau | July 7, 2025 0 Comments
The Income Needed to Own a Home in Top U.S. Cities Close to Skiing Skiing and affordable are two words that aren’t generally used in the same sentence. While ski towns across the U.S. are famously expensive, such as Aspen, Colorado, and Park City, Utah, these types of towns generally don’t offer the same career opportunities that larger metro areas do. As a result, many professionals prefer to move to larger cities that offer […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 9, 2025 1 Comment
The Top 5 Resorts for Snowboarders in North America, According to the Pros What’s the most important aspect of a ski resort for snowboarders to consider? The first thing to consider would probably be ‘am I allowed to snowboard here?’, as three resorts in the US still don’t welcome snowboarders. Is it the terrain parks? The amount of flat terrain? Or is it as simple as the amount of snow a resort gets? Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 2, 2025 3 Comments
Park City, UT, Sets Tourism Record Last Season Despite Historic Ski Patrol Strike Park City, Utah, wrapped up its 2024-25 ski season with the highest tourism revenue in town history, despite a winter marked by modest snowfall and a high-profile ski patrol strike. Preliminary numbers from the Park City Chamber of Commerce show a new record for transient room tax collections—a key metric that tracks both nightly rates and lodging occupancy. Related: Why […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 28, 2025 0 Comments
Local Billionaire Wants to Buy Park City Mountain Resort, UT, From Vail Resorts and Build Gondola to Alta Matthew Prince, a billionaire tech entrepreneur and CEO of Cloudflare, has purchased the Town Lift Plaza at the base of Park City Mountain in Utah and claims he has even discussed purchasing Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) from Vail Resorts, according to KPCW. The deal, finalized May 16, transfers ownership of the prominent Main Street property from the Sweeney family, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 18, 2025 0 Comments
On the Ground at the 2025 Uninvited Invitational—Celebrating Women in Snowboarding 75 riders from 20 countries traveled to Woodward Park City, Utah, to compete in this year’s Uninvited Invitational. The all-female snowboard competition spanned over four days—two prequalifying days followed by a finals day and a community ride event. With a collective $60,000 worth of prize money, these ladies showed up, strapped in, and threw down on the street-style course. Related: […] Miles Nagel | April 17, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Ski Areas With the Most Lifts in North America When evaluating a ski area, it’s important to factor in the number of lifts that the resort has because that number influences the time that you will spend in line, the terrain that you can shred, and the number of other skiers that you will encounter on the mountain. Here is a list of the nine ski areas in North […] Brains Liam Abbott | April 3, 2025 1 Comment
Snowboarder Killed After Being Buried in Deep Snow at Park City Mountain, UT A 55-year-old male snowboarder from Hawaii lost his life at Park City Mountain, Utah, on Wednesday, March 19, after being discovered buried in snow on an intermediate trail. The incident occurred in the Canyons Village area of the resort, near the Alley run off the Super Condor Express lift. Related: Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2025 0 Comments
Multi-Year Transformation of Park City Mountain’s Canyons Village, UT, is Underway New Arrival Gateway and Sunrise Gondola Combine to Create a Seamless and Welcoming Guest Experience at Canyons Village Canyons Village Parking Structure and Welcome Plaza The new Canyons Village Parking Structure, developed by Canyons Village master developer TCFC, adds to a multi-year transformation of how guests are welcomed to Park City Mountain, Utah. Following the successful parking and transportation transformation […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 12, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Decent Refresh for Utah This Week This forecast was created at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18 A potent midweek system will drop moderate snow totals in the northern and central mountains tonight into Thursday before a broad ridge brings several days of mainly dry, milder weather. Expect a quick-hitting shot of fresh powder followed by a significant warming trend heading into the weekend and early […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 20, 2025 0 Comments
The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being installed each year across North America for skiing, this article […] Brains James Pulfer | February 10, 2025 7 Comments
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