Extreme Skiing Legend Dan Egan Becomes New General Manager at Tenney Mountain, NH There is so much news in the skiing industry this offseason that it seems there are new announcements from different resorts every day. Resorts are investing big money in lift upgrades, infrastructure, and many other areas at the mountain, and that is a good sign for the industry. There are hopes from weather forecasts for this winter that the Northeast […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 26, 2023 1 Comment
Loon Mountain Resort, NH, Expanding Terrain and Adding a new Quad Lift There have been so many ski resorts that have been upgrading facilities, lifts, and expanding terrain this off-season. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent to enhance ski resort’s abilities to provide guests with the best experience possible. Last week, Deer Valley Resort in Utah, announced its plans to double its size and add 16 new lifts to its […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 29, 2023 0 Comments
Windham Mountain, NY, Unveils Resort Master Plan | Upgraded Lifts and New Italian-Alps Inspired On-Mountain Dining Following an announcement in April 2023 regarding new investment to support an exciting chapter ahead for the historic Catskills destination, Windham Mountain, NY, has presented a resort master plan to the Town Board of Windham. Related: Windham Mountain, NY, Announces Over $9 Million in Upgrades and 450-Acre Terrain Expansion The presentation focused on the development of the acquired Fromm/East Side […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Record Breaking Rain Across New England in July This last month of July in New England was a wet and wild one, with record breaking rainfall bringing flooding throughout much of the region. From Boston, MA, to Mount Washington, New Hampshire’s tallest peak (6,288 feet), and all across Vermont, heavy rain swept through the east coast with a vengeance, especially in mid-July. In New Hampshire, a staggering 16.91 […] Weather John Cunningham | August 8, 2023 0 Comments
These Are All The New Chairlifts Being Installed in the Northeast This Year After a slump in lift installations during the pandemic, there are a ton of new projects this year and it can be hard to keep track of them. Here are most of the significant (non-beginner) lift installations and expansions happening on the East Coast this year. Vermont Stowe New lift: Sunrise Express Stowe has seen a surge in popularity in […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | November 7, 2022 2 Comments
New Owners of Jay Peak, VT, Not Planning to Make Any Changes for ’22/23 Season Pacific Group Resorts Inc. (PGRI) who purchased Jay Peak Resort for $76 million in a Sept. 8 auction, has no major changes in store for the mountain this upcoming 2022/2023 Winter. The transaction is expected to officially close sometime in October after the resort group’s bid was cleared by the U.S District Court of Florida on Sept. 16. Jay Peak […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | September 29, 2022 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Two More New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada 22/23 Ikon Pass On Sale Now The Ikon Pass community has expanded around the globe with the addition of Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Ikon Pass is on sale now, offering five new destinations for winter 22/23 as skiers and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2022 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds 7 New Resorts Across All Regions Including Japan, Bringing Total to 104 Ski Areas PORTLAND, Ore. (July 19, 2022) – The Indy Pass announced today that seven new resorts have been added to the 22/23 season roster bringing to 104 the number of resorts offering two free days. An additional three Allied resorts have also been added that will provide 25-50% lift ticket discounts to Indy Pass holders. New Alpine Resorts – Two free days: […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 19, 2022 0 Comments