[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/12: Up To 2 Feet of Fresh Snow for Tetons in Next 7-10 Days Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer โ Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer “Tahoe moderate to heavy snow accumulation 12/12 and 2nd […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Vail, CO, Approves Record $157.8 Million Budget for 2025, Prioritizing Workforce and Affordable Housing The Town of Vail, Coloradoโs, $157.8 million expenditure plan for 2025 passed on December 2. It aims to provide excellent municipal services while prioritizing five key goals: creating a strong community and affordable housing, supporting the workforce, offering an authentic Vail experience, improving transportation, and promoting environmental sustainability. One of the budget’s priorities is improving employee retention and recruitment. The […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet of Snow For California This Week Forecast created at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 An active pattern is unfolding across the California mountains, with a series of storms bringing multiple rounds of snowfall through the next several days. The first and most substantial storm will arrive Thursday and continue through Saturday night, delivering moderate to heavy snowfall to many resorts. A subsequent, somewhat lighter […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase Mt. Bachelor, OR [Updated December 11, 2024] On August 22, 2024, POWDR Corporation announced it wasย selling Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, Vermont, to local pass holders, as well as three other resorts, includingย Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, which it has owned since 2001 and is the largest ski resort in the Pacific Northwest. Shortly after the announcement, a local group, now called Mount Bachelor Community Inc. (MBCI), emerged to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Updates on her 2024-25 World Cup Return Lindsey Vonn has updated her followers on her social media channels about her plans for her return to the World Cup in the upcoming 2024-25 season. Formerly-retired U.S. ski racer Vonn had announced her return to competitive skiing in November this year after several weeks and months of rumors. The 40-year-old athlete had been spotted training in New Zealand in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | December 11, 2024 1 Comment
Powder Mountain, UT, Kicks Off Season With Unusual Opening Weekend There are a select few resorts that offer night skiing in Utah, if riders are brave enough to fight against the frostbite. Brian Head, Brighton, and Sundance are some of the resorts where skiers and snowboarders can ride sometimes as late as nine at night. However, on December 6, 2024, Powder Mountain started its opening weekend at 4:00 pm for […] Industry News Miles Nagel | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
The Awesome North American Ski Resorts That Allow Camping Unfortunately, overnight parking and camping are not allowed at many ski areas, but there are some. With slopeside rooms costing hundreds of dollars, or even $1,000 or more in some locations, skiing can be a pricey pastime. However, with a good sleeping bag and reliable transportation, you may find a new favorite hidden gem to save money on lodging. Whether […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 11, 2024 4 Comments