5 Stars — The Highest-Rated Ski Resort in Every Ski State A standard practice in 2024 is firing up Google, searching for a restaurant, business, activity, etc., and scrolling through reviews and comments until a suitable match is found. Using the court of public opinion is often a great method to minimize poor results and manage expectations, particularly in unfamiliar locations or with new activities. Related: Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? […] Jared Roberts | March 20, 2024 6 Comments
NOAA: “The U.S. Had its Warmest Winter on Record” This article originally appeared on noaa.gov A very mild February wrapped up a record-warm winter for the U.S., according to experts from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Below are highlights from NOAA’s U.S. climate report for February 2024: Climate by the numbers February 2024 The average temperature across the contiguous U.S. last month was 41.1 degrees F, 7.2 […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Signs 12 New Partners – Now on Sale to the Public on a First-Come, First-Served Basis Until Sold Out Powderhorn, Wisp, and Wintergreen Lead the Class of 24/25 Four cat skiing operators added + OpenSnow Membership Adult Base Pass $349 Kids $199 Indy Pass announced today that seven new Alpine resorts and five cat skiing operations have been added to the 2024/25 Pass. For a limited time, passes will be available for purchase by the general public starting today, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2024 0 Comments
Epic Passes Now On Sale for the 2024/25 Winter Season | Lock in Lowest Price Now Epic Pass launches at $982; Epic Local Pass at $731; Epic Day Pass customizable with three levels of resort access – ski or ride Vail Mountain from $93 a day New next season: Plans for Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland to join the Epic Pass subject to acquisition close; Ski with your buddy and skip the ticket window with Mobile […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 5, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Cross Country Skier Gus Schumacher Claims First Career Victory as Minneapolis, MN, Wraps Up Successful FIS Cross Country World Cup Weekend Minneapolis, Minnesota, can look back on one epic weekend of cross country skiing, as the FIS Cross Country World Cup wraps up after a series of spring and distance events. The highlight for the adoring home crowd at Theodore Wirth Park was certainly the victory of Gus Schumacher, who claimed his first-ever career victory in the 10km race on Sunday, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 19, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated February 11, 2024. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 480 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2022-23 season. Ten […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Lutsen Lodge on Lake Superior, MN, Burns Down On Tuesday morning, Feburary 6, at approximately 12:24 am the Lutsen Resort staff reported smoke coming from the lobby area of the Historic Lutsen Lodge at Lake Superior, Minnesota. Promptly, nine local volunteer fire departments along with the Cook County Sheriff’s office responded to the call. Unfortunately, the building was completely engulfed in flames and is reported as a total […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
Jessie Diggins Wins 19th Cross Country World Cup at Goms, Switzerland U.S. cross country skier Jessie Diggins has secured her 19th World Cup in the 20km skating discipline at the World Cup in Goms, Switzerland. Diggins beat Sweden’s Frida Karlsson by 0.6 seconds in a breathtaking sprint on the last few meters of the 20km race. Third place went to Switzerland’s Nadine Fähndrich, while Diggins’ teammates Sophia Laukli and Rosie Brennan finished […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 30, 2024 0 Comments