The 7 Biggest Ski Resorts in North America That Are Not Part of Epic or Ikon Whether you like it or not, 20 of the biggest 25 ski resorts in North America are on either the Epic Pass or Ikon Pass. However, in the world of skiing and snowboarding, enthusiasts often seek adventure beyond the boundaries of these popular locations. The true contrarian knows that the biggest isn’t always the best, but if size does matter, […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 2, 2023 2 Comments
The 3 Best Epic Pass Options for East Coast Skiers For East Coast skiers seeking the perfect pass to fuel their winter adventures, Vail Resorts is offering a range of enticing options under the Epic Pass umbrella that are on sale now. These passes provide access to an array of world-class ski destinations across the East Coast and more, ensuring that you get the most out of your season. Check […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2023 0 Comments
Epic for Everyone – Vail Resorts Spreading Inclusion Message by Decorating Gondolas at Park City, UT, and Stowe, VT The mountains are for everyone. And this winter, Vail Resorts is collaborating with artists who love the mountains as much as we do to bring this message to the slopes like never before. Together, they’re transforming gondola cabins at some of its most legendary resorts into one-of-a-kind works of art that celebrate the different ways we all enjoy the snow. […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Epicenter of Historic 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Morocco Located Near Popular Ski Resort Last week the North African country of Morocco had its most powerful earthquake in over 100 years. The 6.8-magnitude quake originated about 45 miles southwest of the popular tourist and economic hub city of Marrakech. The aftermath is still unfolding, but so far over 2,500 people have been reported dead, with another 2,500 injured. The epicenter was located in the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 12, 2023 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: Alaska? Nope… Spines, Chutes, & Fingers in Epic Patagonian Snow Report from September 2, 2023 Yesterday, we got out there early and found rained-on snow and some high-density, delicious cream cheese in the trees on a blustery, cloudy day. Today it went full blue. We expected the typical, wind-pressed, dense, “carton” (cardboard) as they call it here. As we climbed up we started noticing sparkling snow (preserved stellar dendrite – […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | September 4, 2023 0 Comments
Recap of the 2022/23 North American Ski Season’s Epic Snowfall in Photos and Videos This past winter produced epic amounts of snowpack throughout parts of the Western U.S. and with it brought a season that few skiers will forget. From Montana to Utah and California, skiers and riders were living a ski season that seemed to never end. Mammoth Mountain, California, accumulated almost 900 inches of snow, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, saw almost 600 inches […] Featured Video Gregg Frantz | September 1, 2023 0 Comments
Epic Pass On Sale Until September 4th for Lowest Price This Year Labor Day Weekend is here and that symbolizes the end of summer for most people which means it is time to light up those grills one last time and say goodbye to summer. To winter enthusiasts it is also a reminder that winter and skiing are not that far away. It may be the final weekend of summer, but to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 1, 2023 0 Comments
Thanks to Epic Snowpack, California Wildfires Off to Slowest Start in 25 Years Summer is in full swing with temperatures scorching much of the United States the past few weeks and the higher temps bring worries about wildfires. This has been especially true in states like California which have been devastated in the past by wildfires. California has seen wildfires burn millions of acres, destroy homes and businesses, and take lives throughout the dry […] Fire Gregg Frantz | August 2, 2023 0 Comments