‘Keep Homewood Public’ Raises 50 Concerns about Redevelopment Plans for Homewood Mountain Resort, CA There are always steps, permits, and authorizations that need to be taken and approved when making any upgrades, expansions, or construction at ski resorts. Almost always, there is a person or group that will protest the mountain’s proposal for any number of reasons. This is the case at Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) in California in which the groupĀ Keep Homewood PublicĀ (KHP) […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Exploring the Incredible Olympic-Level Infrastructure for Winter Sports at Lake Placid, NY There areĀ 429Ā National Park SitesĀ in the United StatesĀ accordingĀ to the National Park FoundationĀ whichĀ spans across more thanĀ 84 million acres.Ā There are parks in each state andĀ also in the U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The Adirondack Mountains in New York State offer some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting, all […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Ski Area Closed Today After Fire at Historic Timberline Lodge, OR Late last night, Thursday, April 18, a three-alarm fire erupted in the attic of the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Oregon, prompting an immediate evacuation of the premises. The fire, reported around 9:30 p.m., drew a rapid response from multiple fire departments, including Clackamas, Hoodland, Gresham, and Estacada. Related: Nordic Valley Ski Resort, UT, Closed Temporarily After Fire Devastates […] Industry News Firebrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Timberline Lodge, OR, Opens Legendary Palmer Chairlift for Summer Operations Timberline Lodge ski resort on 11,250′ Mt. Hood, OR, just opened the legendary Palmer chairlift for the season. Related: The 9 Best Chairlift Names According to SnowBrains Readers Most ski resorts are starting to think about closing, and Timberline is just opening a chair. Palmer is the chairlift they ski and snowboard on all summerāmost summers until September. Ā In 2015, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Celebrates Culture & Diversity with āOpen to Shredā Sugar Bowl Resort, at Norden, California, and Elsa McAllister, Sugar Bowl Academy Freerider, are launching a grand event called āOpen to Shredā on March 16, 2024. Open to Shred is a celebration of skiing, honoring diversity, inclusivity, and community on the slopes of Sugar Bowl Resort. Want to feel part of something special? This is your chance. Never skied before? […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Brighton Resort, UT, Opens Its First Mid-Mountain Lodge and Restaurant Skiers and snowboarders visiting Brighton Resort in Utah will now be able to enjoy a classic mountain dining option with the opening of Snake Creek Lodge and its on-site restaurant, Sidewinder. Located mid-mountain at the base of the Snake Creek lift, the new facility offers a cozy respite from the slopes and a large patio to accommodate hungry skiers and […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
Alta and Snowbird, UT, in Interlodge as Little Cottonwood Canyon Closed for Avalanche Mitigation Snowbird and Alta went into Interlodge last night after the Utah Department of Transportation announced the overnight closure of Little Cottonwood Canyon due to avalanche mitigation. Interlodge is where no one in the Alta nor Snowbird areas is allowed to go outside due to the very high risk of avalanches.Ā Interlodge is rare, usually only happening once or twice per season. […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 14, 2024 0 Comments
RED Mountain Resort, BC, Announces 23/24 Season Opening Day Big news coming from RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada: the resort will open for the season this Thursday, December 28th, 2023. RED Mountain Resortās on-mountain Operations and Patrol teams have been working tirelessly these last few days to get the mountain ready for the season. Unfortunately, snowfalls in British Columbia this season have been below average and the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 27, 2023 0 Comments