Mike Jankowski Named Executive Director of Sport at Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, announced today that Mike Jankowski has been named as its new Executive Director of Sport. An elite performance professional with 20 years of Olympic sport organization experience, Jankowski has coached U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard teams since 2003. In his new role, he will lead Sugar Bowl’s ski and snowboard school, high-level sport education, Nordic, events, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 16, 2023 0 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] Sacramento Kings’ Mascot ‘Slamson’ the Lion Enjoys Spring Skiing at Sugar Bowl, CA The Sacramento Kings’ mascot ‘Slamson’ got out on the slopes last weekend for some spring skiing at Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, near Lake Tahoe. The resort hosted their annual season ending party, the Sugar Bowl Tiki Pond Skim that included costumed skiers and riders attempting to cross the pond between the Disney and Nob Hill chairlifts near the Village Lodge […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2023 0 Comments
Plan Your Spring Turns With These Tahoe Ski Resort Closing Dates Record snowfall has seen many Tahoe resorts extending their 2022/23 ski seasons. All will stay open through Easter Weekend, a few through the Memorial Day holiday, and even through the July 4th weekend and possibly beyond. And with spring skiing comes more après and more partying… good times! Related: Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now So dig […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2023 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort and Royal Gorge Cross Country, CA, Extend Ski Season. Again. After receiving 768” of snow so far, the Tahoe area resort will offer an “Encore Weekend” on April 29 & 30 After receiving 64 feet of snow so far this season, Sugar Bowl Resort announced today it will again extend its winter season, offering an additional “Encore Weekend” on April 29 & 30, 2023. The resort on Donner Summit plans […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 6, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-4 Feet of Snow Possible For Sierra Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:20 PM MDT, 3/27/2023 Forecast Summary: Yet another storm will move through California Tuesday into Thursday, bringing 2-4 FEET of snow to the Sierra. Precipitaion currently over the northern portion of California will move to the south and east as the storm pushes to the south. Snow levels will initially start out […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
[UPDATED] The 700 Club: 5 Resorts Have Received More Than 700″ Snow This Winter This winter is insane. Resorts in California have received so much snow that lifts are buried, and they can’t open. Tahoe is in the midst of its second snowiest winter ever. And it won’t quit snowing in Utah, where resorts have record-breaking seasons. Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Chairlifts at Mammoth Mountain, CA The resorts below are all […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 1 Comment
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Launches 23/24 Season Passes With New Deals Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, is kicking off its 23/24 season pass sales with deals for new and returning passholders. Beginning March 10, 2023, current passholders will have two weeks to renew their pass before pass sales are opened to the general public. During that period, renewals will be guaranteed a pass to purchase. On March 24, 2023, new passholders will […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2023 0 Comments