Our Favorite Ski Destinations of the Canadian Rockies – Alberta There is something to be said about shredding powder in Canada. Whether it’s the Chinook winds, the bountiful snowfall in the winter months, or the commanding and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, there is a certain aura in this part of the world. And what better way than to highlight two top-notch ski locations in different parts of the […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 14, 2023 0 Comments
These Are the 7 Ski Resorts Opening in North America This Week From the East Coast to Colorado, there were 13 ski resorts open at the weekend. As more snow falls and lower temperatures allow for more snowmaking, we will see that number increase significantly over the next two or three weeks before December. Related: These Are the 13 Resorts Open in North America This Weekend Here are the ski resorts in […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
Planning an International Ski Trip in This Economy? Canada Is the Way to Go! With lift ticket prices higher than ever this year, financial factors are top of mind for many people when planning their ski season adventures. Since most major US ski resorts are among the more expensive and busiest, international ski resorts are looking more and more attractive by the day. You may be considering Japan, or the European mountain ranges as […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
14 New Conveyor Loading Belts Coming to American Ski Areas — Here is Where and Why Across resorts in the United States and Canada, a staggering 14 loading conveyors are to be installed across 13 ski areas in the coming season. Record visitation numbers across American resorts in the 22/23 have promoted investments across ski resorts in North America. While it is great to see so many resorts investing in their infrastructure, many Americans could be […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 15, 2023 3 Comments
The Best Multi-Resort Season Passes You Probably Haven’t Heard Of Multi-resort season passes are becoming more and more mainstream. For many skiers and riders, the days of only buying a season pass that limits you to just your local mountain are gone. The majority of season pass buyers now have access to a plateful of resorts either through a multi-resort pass or reciprocal agreements. The number of multi-resort passes is […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
30 Resorts Are Open for Skiing and Riding In North America This Weekend Winter 2022/23 is well underway. We now have ski areas in many states with lifts turning. Related: Wild Mountain, MN, Will Open at Noon to Take ‘First to Open’ Title From Andes Tower Hills, MN Last weekend saw Mammoth Mountain kick off the ski season in California and Brian Head in Utah. North of the border, Banff Sunshine Village and […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2022 5 Comments
The Mountain Collective™Â Adds Sugar Bowl, CA, Bringing Total to 25 Dream Destinations for the 2022-23 Season. Tahoe area standout, Sugar Bowl, joins Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Marmot Basin, and Le Massif de Charlevoix as new partners for the upcoming season After welcoming Sun Valley and Snowbasin back to The Mountain Collective Pass in March, Le Massif de Charlevoix in June, and Marmot Basin in July, the Mountain Collective has continued to make strategic acquisitions adding Sugar Bowl, California for the 2022-23 season bringing the total number […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 21, 2022 7 Comments
Powder Alliance Adds Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, to Ski Pass Powder Alliance announced on August 22 that they will be adding Mt Ruapehu to the 22/23 season pass. This takes the number of resorts covered by Powder Alliance to 21 ski resorts worldwide as Mt Ruapehu has two separate resorts: TÅ«roa in the southwest and Whakapapa in the north. Powder Alliance’s season pass gives you access to 16 U.S., 2 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 6, 2022 0 Comments