Hidden Gems of PA: Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA Jack Frost Big Boulder is a great day trip for skiers looking to satisfy their snow fix without making that long road trip. It is located in the Pocono Mountains and is about an hour away from Philadelphia and about two hours away from New York City. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Whitetail Resort, PA Quick Facts and History: Big Boulder […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 2, 2021 3 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Oak Mountain, Speculator, NY There are many great national parks in the U.S. and one of the best is the Adirondack Park located in the State of New York. The Adirondack Park was created in 1882 by the New York State government and is constitutionally protected to remain a “forever wild” forest preserve. The Adirondack Park contains 85% of all wilderness in the eastern United […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 8, 2024 2 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Mt. Pisgah Ski Center There are more ski resorts in the state of New York than any other and all of them have something different or unique about them. New York had 52 active ski resorts during the 2022/23 season according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). The more well-known ski resorts in New York are Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Holiday Mountain. These are […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
The 15 Biggest Resorts on the Indy Pass The popularity and success of the Indy Pass cannot be denied. With over 180 resorts on three continents, there are nearly endless options for exploration. This collection of independent ski resorts awaits skiers and snowboarders with each destination promising exhilarating experiences and breathtaking vistas. Yet, among these diverse destinations, some stand out for their sheer scale and expansive terrain. These […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Cooper, CO, Report: Hidden Gems of CO are Alive and Well Trip report is from Ski Cooper, CO, on 3/12/2023 Losing an hour of sleep due to daylight savings hurt a little after a full day of riding spring powder. Although, 14″ of snow in 48 hours helped keep the stoke level high. We rose an extra hour early to head towards the “Heart of the Rockies.” It was lightly snowing […] Conditions Report James Pulfer | March 16, 2023 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Belleayre Mountain I have been trying to get to Belleayre Mountain, located in New York, for a while, I have heard so many good things about it, and Belleayre did not disappoint! The ski resort is nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains and is about a 2 1/2 hours north of New York City. The day I arrived at Belleayre, they had received some […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | January 26, 2023 3 Comments
Indy Pass: Introducing the Best Deal in Skiing The best deal in skiing just got better. With winter just around the corner, you can unlock an entire season of skiing/riding with unlimited travel possibilities for just $299. The new 22/23 Indy Pass is bigger than ever offering two days at each of their 100+ ski resorts across the USA, Canada, and Japan, plus 25% off a third day. […] Featured Article SnowBrains | September 7, 2022 0 Comments
Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Was Discovered in This National Park, but Rangers Want to Keep Exact Location a Secret It’s been almost two years since Forrest Fenn’s riddle was solved, and the $2 million worth of treasure he’d buried was found. Until recently, the only thing we knew about its location was that it was in Wyoming. Until now. A recent article on Outside Online has revealed that the treasure was buried in ‘an iconic American landmark’ in Yellowstone National […] SnowBrains | May 9, 2022 0 Comments