Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Fire Up the Snow Guns | Only 1-Month Until Opening Day Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA, fired up the snowguns on Thursday to test their snowmaking systems on the slopes of both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows plans to open on November 25, weather and conditions permitting. Related: Ikon Pass: Seek the Open Road – California The first dusting of human-made snow could be seen on the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2020 1 Comment
Online Petition Asking for the Washoe Tribe to Rename Squaw Valley, CA Two months ago Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA, committed to changing their name because the word “Squaw” is considered a racial & sexist slur against Native Americans. “After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically with respect to Squaw Valley, outreach to Native American groups, including the local Washoe […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2020 1 Comment
Squaw Alpine Transit Company Announces Return of Free Mountaineer On-Demand Shuttle Service Squaw Alpine Transit Company (SATCo), the nonprofit formed as a collaborative effort by Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows’ homeowner associations, lodging properties, and the ski resort, announced the return of its complimentary Mountaineer on-demand shuttle service provided within the two valleys during the 2020-21 winter season. In its first two seasons, the Mountaineer app-based shuttle service transported over 150,000 passengers […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales. Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 Comments
Ikon Pass: Seek the Open Road – California Brought to you by Ikon Pass Connecting four unique West Coast icons, California’s sweeping landscapes set the stage for a winter of endless discovery. Get ready to grab the crew, load up the car, and crank up that playlist. With vast amounts of both skiable territory and open roads to explore, the next adventure is always the best adventure. Related: […] Featured Article SnowBrains | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Average Annual Snowfall at North American Ikon Pass Resorts: The Ikon Pass has got you covered with 44 iconic destinations right across the world, from South America to Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, and now Europe. It really is the new standard in season passes. But right now, we’re only bothered about closer to home, right? For powder-hunting Ikon Pass holders in North America, which are the best resorts to […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2020 3 Comments
Opening Dates for California Ski Resorts Ski season is much closer than we think… or at least that’s what I keep telling myself in an effort to contain the pre-season stoke as I binge watch old ski films. But seriously, we are only two months out from the opening of numerous California ski resorts; now we just need some snow. Related: Projected Opening Dates of Colorado […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Will Not Introduce a Reservation System this Winter Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in California yesterday announced their eagerly awaited operating policy for the upcoming COVID-restricted winter 20/21 season. Front and foremost in a message from COO Ron Cohen is that the resort does not intend to implement a reservation system. Instead, the resort will manage visitor numbers by eliminating walk-up day tickets and will control the number of advanced […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2020 0 Comments
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