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
Making Family Skiing More Affordable: New Teen and Parent Passes Join Colorado Ski Country USA Kids’ Ski Passport Ski More, Spend Less: CSCUSA Passes Give You More Mountains for Your Money Calling all families who want to ski or snowboard together this season: Colorado Ski Country USA now has a pass for teens and parents, along with the fan-favorite kids’ Ski Passport for students in grades 3-6. The Gems Teen Pass and Gems Parent Pass are perfect for […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 19, 2023 0 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
Leavenworth Adventure Park Boasts Washington State’s First Alpine Coaster Boasting Washington State’s first Alpine Coaster, the Leavenworth Adventure Park is set to celebrate its Grand Opening on June 1, 2023. The park is set on a gorgeous mountain at the entrance to the Tumwater Canyon, just a short walk from Leavenworth’s downtown. Related: Longest Zip Line in USA Launches in Mammoth, CA | The 2,100-Vertical-Foot Mammoth Mega Zip Dave […] SnowBrains | May 17, 2023 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