The 9 Most Expensive Ski and Snowboard Lessons in North America When it comes to mastering the art of skiing and snowboarding, the pursuit of excellence often comes with a price tag that reflects exclusivity, expertise, and luxury. It is no secret that skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. Most notable in recent years has been the excessive cost of a lift ticket. However, there is another cost associated with the […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 7, 2023 1 Comment
New High-Speed Six-Chair Coming to Perisher, Australia, in 2025 Perisher Ski Resort, Australia, announced today, December 8, 2023, that the new high-speed “Perisher 6” chair lift will come to the resort in time for the 2025 season. The new six-seater chair lift will replace the current 62-year old Perisher fixed-grip Double-Chair and 44-year old Perisher fixed-grip Triple-Chair on Mt Perisher. Vail Resorts, which purchased Perisher in 2016, had lodged a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
How To Make Your Own Snow Forecast We’ve all been there. Your friend told you the resort was supposed to get over a foot of snow overnight. You check your phone, and your weather app shows a little snow icon. It must be true! Your skis are all waxed up and ready to go, and you wake up well before sunrise to be one of the first […] Brains Zach Armstrong | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Private Canadian Ski Resort Craigleith to Host its First-Ever FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant-Slalom World Cup Event Craigleith Ski Club in Ontario, Canada, will host its first-ever FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup event. Last season the Canadian ski resort hosted the FIS Ski Cross World Cup Finals on March 16-18, 2023. Next year, from February 15-16, 2024, the resort will host a double World Cup event, featuring both a parallel giant slalom and a parallel […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 7, 2023 2 Comments
Lawsuit Filed Against Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT Gondola: What Does It Say and What Does It Mean? The fight over the Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola Project in Utah has reached Federal Court. On Monday (12/4), a coalition of several non-profit groups and private citizens filed a lawsuit challenging the Utah Department of Transportation (‘UDOT’) decision to approve a development plan for State Route 210 (Little Cottonwood Canyon) that would eventually include the construction of an 8-mile long […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | December 7, 2023 3 Comments
Grand Opening of the Notch Chair Lift at Whiteface Mountain, NY The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (‘Olympic Authority’) announces the grand opening of The Notch at Whiteface Mountain, New York on December 9, 2023. The Notch is the new quad-chair at Whiteface Mountain which was the biggest, most transformative project of the summer at the resort. The new Notch chair lift is a detachable quad lift that takes guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
‘Backcountry’ Partners with Utah Avalanche Center to Promote Snow Safety The partnership will amplify avalanche safety awareness messaging, yield educational videos and provide gear guidance for backcountry enthusiasts Backcountry, the leading specialty retailer for outdoor gear and apparel, renews its long-term partnership with Utah Avalanche Center (UAC), an organization known nationally for its ‘Know Before You Go” program. The announcement coincides with the fifth annual Avalanche Awareness Week, established to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Reporting 15″ Fresh Snow In the past 24 hours, Palisades Tahoe, California, has received 15 inches of new snow on the upper mountain, with more on the way. At the moment, the terrain offerings are the same, but this new snow will definitely help as it aims to expand and get more of the mountain open. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Ramps Up for Another […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments