How Long Until The Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola is Implemented? Little Cottonwood Canyon is the home of some of the best skiing on the planet and each winter it attracts thousands of tourists from around the world. Those skiers and riders boost the local economy and are vital to supporting local businesses within the region. However, all those skiers and riders also bring something with them to the area which […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 18, 2023 2 Comments
Snowbird’s Oktoberfest Balances Beloved Traditions With New Experiences More Than Just Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, Oktoberfest at Snowbird is a Cultural Event for the Whole Family A Utah tradition, Snowbird’s Oktoberfest returns for its 51st rendition every Saturday and Sunday, plus Labor Day, from Aug. 12 to Oct. 15, 2023. Taking place from 12 – 6 p.m., guests can expect family-friendly Oktoberfest classics—such as street performers, face painting, live […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 8, 2023 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT, General Manager Speaks Out in Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola Dave Fields, the general manager of Snowbird, UT, has penned an open letter in the Salt Lake Tribune supporting the controversial gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon that recently got the green light from UDOT. Fields says, “A gondola is the right choice,” and he is “excited by the process outlined by UDOT.” Related: It’s Official: Little Cottonwood Canyon is Getting […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 27, 2023 0 Comments
1,400 Runners Took on Snowbird, UT’s, Toughest Trails in UTMB World Series Races Christian Allen (West Jordan, Utah) and Helen Mino Faukner (Truckee, Calif.) earn victories in 50K distance at the 2023 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB as UTMB World Series continues in the United States The 2023 UTMB® World Series continued with the 2023 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® on July 21-22. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the iconic mountain race featured 1,400 […] SnowBrains | July 25, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Snowbird, UT – “Pipeline Couloir” on July 21, 2023 Report from July 21, 2023 “Pipeline Couloir” at Snowbird, UT yesterday was a buck-wild adventure ski! Maybe the best adventure skiing I’ve ever had anywhere… Rockfalls, waterfalls, evil melted-out black bomb holes, second-thought-inducing steeps, convoluted/corrugated snow, violent pitch changes, unholy spine-chokes, a large rocky waterfall mid-chute, and more rocks-embedded-in-snow than you can shake a stick at. I actually removed about […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 24, 2023 2 Comments
Top 11 Snowiest Resorts in North America Last Season It’s no secret that last season was one for the record books. Generational snowfall created memories that will be passed down to children and grandchildren, and many ski areas broke records that had stood for decades. Related: [UPDATED] These Are the 18 Resorts in the U.S. That Have Set Snowfall Records This Season So, while the snowfall in the west […] Industry News Steven Agar | June 27, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] A Record-Breaking Season at Snowbird, UT The winter of 2023 at Snowbird was a record-breaking season for skiers and riders, with non-stop snowfall from November throughout the season. Although challenging due to obstacles such as road closures and snowy nights, it offered dream lines and endless powder turns for guests and made everyone who calls Snowbird home stronger. The season created bragging rights and unforgettable memories, […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
America’s First Rooftop Tram Ride Opens at Snowbird, UT Snowbird, UT, opened its aerial tram for summer operations on June 17, 2023. This year, a new feature has been added to the tram: a rooftop observation deck. For the first time in the United States, visitors can fulfill their childhood dreams and ride on top of an aerial lift, like a mechanic. Riders can now experience the 10-minute tram ride […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | June 18, 2023 2 Comments