Killington & Pico Resorts, VT, Donate to Help Local Organizations Play Forever Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of POWDR – an adventure lifestyle company – has granted over $300,000 in cash and in-kind charitable donations through its Play Forever commitment in 2023 to support environmental and community-focused nonprofit organizations. “At Killington & Pico Resorts, we are committed to ensuring that future generations have the same opportunities […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Greek Peak, NY Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, “Greek” as the locals refer to it, is the largest ski resort in Central New York and easily accessible to those living in the Syracuse, Ithaca, and Binghamton areas. Boasting a modest summit of around 2,100 feet and about 950 feet vertical drop, Greek is the epitome of “size doesn’t matter, it’s how you […] Kenneth Westbrook | January 19, 2024 0 Comments
Camelback Resort, PA, Celebrates 60th Anniversary Celebrating its 60th anniversary with an exciting mix of new technology and forward-thinking, sustainable enhancements, Camelback Resort, Pennsylvania, the award–winning 560-acre Pocono Mountains resort known for its stellar lineup of snow sports, is ushering in its 2023/24 season with a nod to the past and an eye on the future. The perfect getaway for snow enthusiasts, boarders, and skiers of all levels, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
The Ugly Truth Behind the Mountain Blues While we love to think it is all sunshine and powder days in the mountains, there are a few issues that seem to spring up in many mountain towns. Unfortunately, suicide, depression, and substance abuse are nothing new to these Neverland destinations. Anyone who has seen Dexter go off the rails in Aspen Extreme knows what I am talking about. […] Brains Katy Shipley | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
Everything New for 23/24 at All California’s Ski Resorts, Including New Lifts, Major Renovations, and Opening Dates After Last Season’s Record Snow and Strong Visitation, Ski California Resorts are Gearing up for 2023-24 With Significant Investments From new lifts to massive remodels, milestone anniversaries, and the hosting of major events, resorts in California and Nevada are ready to welcome winter With the weather already starting to signal winter’s imminent return, Ski California’s 35 member resorts in California […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2023 0 Comments
Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, Announces Summer 2023 Operating Details Crested Butte, Colo. — May 1, 2023 — As the melting snow begins to give way to green signs of spring, Crested Butte Mountain Resort announced today that summer products will go on sale May 9. The resort previously shared that, weather dependent, CBMR will be open daily for the 2023 summer season from June 10 through Sept. 4, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 1, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Most Sustainable Ski Resorts in the World Bluebird day groomers, mid-mountain BBQ, fast lift lines, beer on tap, and the irreplaceable aroma coming from the waffle cabin. These are just a handful of the best things that skiers and riders can find at a ski resort. But, it costs a lot financially and to the environment to keep the resort lights on and the lifts running. Despite […] Industry News Jack Davis | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
7 Ways to Up Your Game as a Resort Skier Resort skiing is awesome, no matter how you look at it. Chairlifts that float you up the mountainside, hot laps with friends, ski patrol doing all the work so you don’t have to worry about avalanches—skiing inbounds is a vibe, and if you’re like me, you might do it a lot. But if you’re also like me, then you’re constantly […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | December 7, 2022 6 Comments