Snow Farming in California and Utah: A Missed Opportunity? Consistent snowfall year after year, especially in the early season, can be unpredictable as many of us unfortunately know. For myself and all of the Lake Tahoe region, we experienced record-breaking snow during the 2022/23 season that started strong in early November and did not let up until May. This season, as resorts around the area pushed back opening days […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 20, 2023 1 Comment
How The Secret Formula for Managing Ski Resort Crowds Could Soon Be Revealed Last season saw a record number of skier visits in the US. This marked the second straight year of record numbers, indicating the demand for outdoor recreation is strong. However, some may wonder if this is a good thing, because although the number of ski resorts in operation also grew, oftentimes visitors had to navigate overcrowded slopes. Many resorts try […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
All National Parks Have Free Entrance on Veterans Day The National Park Service (NPS) will host various special events and provide free entrance to everyone on Saturday, November 11, to commemorate Veterans Day. On Veterans Day and throughout the year, U.S. military veterans and Gold Star Family members can obtain a free, lifetime entrance pass to all of the country’s national parks. Current military members and their dependents are eligible […] SnowBrains | November 9, 2023 0 Comments
Colorado Ski Country USA Resorts Debut New Terrain, New Lifts, and New Experiences for the 2023-24 Ski Season Riding the “snow-mentum” from a new statewide skier visit record of 14.8 million during the 2022-23 ski season, the member resorts of Colorado Ski Country USA are gearing up for another fantastic season complete with brand-new terrain, new lifts, new restaurants, and new investments in housing and childcare for ski industry workers. “Resorts throughout Colorado Ski Country USA are making […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 14, 2023 0 Comments
Deep Dive: A History of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Every ski area has its own unique story and heritage. From its initial founding to how it evolved into what it is today, each with its own stories and characters who helped pave the way. The rich history of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is no different. From owners to lifts, terrain, hotels, restaurants, shops, and more, the resort has long […] Brains Nick DeRiso | August 6, 2023 1 Comment
Are You Ready For August Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia August is shaping up to be a massive month at Thredbo Resort, Australia, with a non-stop line-up of events running on-and-off the mountain every single day. Thredbo is preparing to host its biggest-ever month of events in August with a non-stop calendar of action-packed skiing and snowboarding races, huge live music events, on-mountain après, dining experiences and a massive pride festival. “Our events calendar gets bigger every year […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Announces Mountain Bike Park Upgrades & More for Summer ‘23 Eden, Utah (June 14, 2023) — Powder Mountain announced a slate of improvements for summer 2023 highlighted by the addition of several new trails, expanding its growing mountain bike trail system. The new trails, events and offerings solidify Powder Mountain as a true mountain biking and summer adventure destination. New Mountain Bike Trails Set to open July 6, the Powder […] Cycle CycleBrains | June 14, 2023 0 Comments
Organization ‘Keep Homewood Public’ Issues Legal Objection Against Homewood Resort, CA, For its Proposed Semi-Private Model As previously reported, Homewood Mountain announced plans last year to move to a members-only model. The California ski area argues that over the last decade, the number of season pass holders dropped by 35% along with a 40% fall in skier visits and significant losses toward daily ticket sales. Moving to a members-only model means resort goers would need a paid membership […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 3, 2023 0 Comments