Purgatory Resort, CO, Announces its 2024-25 Winter Operating Schedule Including $9 Lift Tickets Purgatory Resort in Colorado announces its 2024-25 winter operating schedule. Lift tickets, starting at just $9 on select dates, are on sale as of 12 p.m. today. Purgatory’s demand-based pricing model means lift ticket prices will rise as demand increases, so planning ahead and purchasing early is key to securing the best deals. This season, Purgatory announces several upgrades across the […] Industry News Press Release | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
Marcel Hirscher Discusses Comeback to Ski Racing at Press Conference at SnowWorld in Zoetermeer, Netherlands In what can only be referred to as a multi-lingual media spectacle, Dutch-Austrian ski racer Marcel Hirscher discussed the details of his comeback in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands, on Wednesday, July 24. Hirscher’s return to competitive skiing under the Dutch flag was discussed in three languages at a press conference at the SnowWorld Indoor Ski Center in Zoetermeer. After signing orange-colored […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 25, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet When discussing the best places to ski and snowboard, there are many factors to consider. It’s not always the ones with the most access, the most famous, or the highest elevation. The best ski towns offer many things that skiers and snowboarders universally love. It’s always helpful when they’re semi-affordable because we all know how insanely expensive ski towns can […] Brains Quintin Mills | July 13, 2024 1 Comment
New General Manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, Announced After 4-Month Search Following a four-month national search to replace retiring President and General Manager Tom Day, the Gunstock Area Commission (GAC) announced today they have selected Robert Drake for the position beginning August 5, 2024. GAC Chair Doug Lambert announced, “Robert’s love of skiing, his well-rounded business background in and outside of the industry, and his community-oriented perspective make him a natural […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Summer at Taos Ski Valley, NM, Delivers Mountain Adventures with Immersive Packages Taos Ski Valley, NM (May 14, 2024) – This summer Taos Ski Valley offers a variety of mountain adventures, spa experiences, dining, and lodging packages for guests of all ability levels and interests. With activities ranging from via ferrata, to mountain biking, to pickleball, to arts & culture immersions, Taos’ unique experiences couple the resort’s signature mountain hospitality with an […] SnowBrains | June 10, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Q2 2024 Financial Results: Skier Visits Down 10%, But Income Up 5% Despite 42% Lower Snowfall In its latest financial update, released on Monday, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has detailed its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending March 3, 2024, along with insights into its season pass sales, lodging trends, and comprehensive plans for the upcoming year. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? “Given the unfavorable conditions across […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2024 1 Comment
Colorado Ski Resorts Reveal Closing Dates for the 2023-2024 Season As the beginning of March unfolds, many Colorado ski resorts have a good idea of when they are going to shut down for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season. However, these are mainly tentative plans for closing this season. Below are the Colorado resorts that have announced their closing dates for the year. Aspen Snowmass Resort has different closing dates […] Industry News Noah DeVries | March 9, 2024 0 Comments
More Legal Trouble for the Gondola Project at Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT The Utah Department of Transportation (‘UDOT’) is facing more legal opposition to its Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola Project. Salt Lake City and Save Our Canyons both filed lawsuits on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Federal Court challenging UDOT’s decision-making process and selection of the La Caille Gondola Alternative to address traffic problems in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Both of these lawsuits […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | December 23, 2023 2 Comments
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