Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, itโs hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days.ย There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it.ย Thatโs why […] Brains Riley McDonald | December 3, 2024 2 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Celebrates Art & Culture of the Mountains with Forward Stance Studio Today, December 21, 2023, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio.Forward Stance Studio began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.ย Kicked off […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, CA, Look to Combine and Form 1 Ski Area with Interconnecting Lifts Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both part of Alterra-owned Big Bear Mountain Resort. The twin properties are located just two miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, to go along with skiing and snowboarding. Both are under evaluation by the U.S. Forest Service on a plan to connect the two resorts. This would be done […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 1, 2023 0 Comments
Which North American Resorts Are Still Open for Spring Skiing? Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. We had a look for our readers where in North America you can still get your turns in (and for how long). While […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Extends Season to April 30, 2023 Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, announced it would extend its season by at least three weeks. The Californian ski resort has moved its expected closing day for the Snow Summit chair to April 30, 2023. The exciting news comes as the area has been experiencing record snowfalls. Big Bear Mountain Resort has received 210 inches of snow this season, the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Southern California Ski Areas Receive Record-Breaking 6-8 Feet of Snow Over The Last Week Mountain High Resort averages 67″ of snowfall a season. Last week, the Southern California ski area located in the San Bernardino Mountains received a 93″ storm total, or nearly 8 feet of new snow. It’s the largestย snowstorm in recent history for the ski area.ย Mountain High has been closed for the past three days due to too much snow and […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 1, 2023 0 Comments
Snow Valley in Southern California Joins the Ikon Pass Communityย Snow Valley in Southern California will join the Ikon Pass community starting Monday, February 20, 2023. Easily accessible from Pasadena, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and San Diego and just 15 miles from Big Bear Mountain Resort, Snow Valley features some of the regionโs best beginner terrain, with award-winning learning centers and a shared dedication to exceptional guest service. Snow Valley […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 13, 2023 0 Comments
Holidays in the Mountains – Special Event Lineup at Mammoth Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA The holidays are officially here, and for those heading to the mountains to soak up the season, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Mammoth Mountain have a festive lineup of special events planned for the entire family. Related: 9 Low-Cost Gear Items Every Skier Should Consider From the 58th Annual New Years’ Eve Torch Light Parade at Big Bear’s Snow Summit […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 30, 2022 1 Comment