UPDATED: Ikon Pass – Opening Dates at North American Resorts It’s September now, we’re officially in meteorological autumn, so it’s okay to start thinking about skiing. And after ‘when is it going to snow,’ the next thing we need to know is ‘when will my resort open?’. Related: Ikon Pass Expands Further Into Europe With the Addition of Dolomiti Superski in Italy and Kitzbühel in Austria for Winter 21/22 Alterra just […] SnowBrains | September 3, 2021 3 Comments
2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Open Northeast Ski Resorts The final countdown – major resorts around North America have started to close. Most major ski regions have some resorts still open, and the Northeast has plenty of options to keep you on snow for the next week and beyond. Most ski areas still open will be closing on Sunday, April 11, although there are a few staying open into May. […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
The Proposed British Columbia Mega-Resort That Would Be the Biggest Ski Area in North America The area for the proposed Valemount Glacier Destination Resort, which is expected to be the largest year-round ski resort in North America with the third tallest vertical drop out of any ski area on earth, could be described as a “mini AK.” Once completed, the resort will have up to 12,448 acres of skiable terrain and over 6,500 feet of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 23, 2020 9 Comments
Banff, Canada Places CHECKPOINTS on Town Roads for Easter Weekend: Officials Asking Visitors to Leave The beautiful, Canadian mountain town of Banff, Alberta is often bustling with travelers and tourists who come to explore the scenic area of Banff National Park. But with COVID-19 this has all changed. RELATED: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Closed | Parks Canada Shuts Down all Canadian Parks This Easter weekend, the town of Banff will be setting up […] SnowBrains | April 10, 2020 0 Comments
Skier Killed by Avalanche in Gaspésie, Canada One skier was killed and another suffered minor injuries after both were caught in an avalanche in Quebec’s Chic-Chos mountain range on Wednesday, Feb. 19. CBC News reports that the skiers were part of a group of four skiers out for a ski in the Mines Madeleine area in Gaspésie provincial park when avalanche was triggered, killing one skier and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 20, 2020 2 Comments
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