4 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Are Opening This Week Colder temperatures have finally dropped low enough for many ski resorts throughout Pennsylvania to fire up their snow guns. Crews at 15 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts cranked up their snowmaking systems, officially kicking off snowmaking operations for the start of the 2024-25 winter season. The forecast for this week is for temperatures to be consistently low enough for ski resorts to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
Blue Mountain, PA, Starts Summer Season This Weekend Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania, nestled in the picturesque Pocono Mountains just 76 miles from Philadelphia and 103 miles from New York City, is gearing up for an exhilarating green season. As the snow melts away, revealing lush landscapes and vibrant flora, the resort transforms from ski slopes to green peaks and valleys, offering a magical transition for outdoor enthusiasts. Starting […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2024 0 Comments
Steamboat, CO, Report: Finally Some Snow! Report from January 20, 2024 The Mountain Steamboat is located about three and a half hours from Denver. On IKON boasting 3,668 vertical feet, 2,965 acres and 18 lifts, there is a lot to explore. Skiing We started the morning leaving from Denver around 4:30am to park by 8am. Since Steamboat is a few hours farther than I-70 resorts, we […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 30, 2024 0 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
Hidden Gems of PA: Blue Mountain Ski Resort Blue Mountain Ski Resort is many of my friends’ favorite places to hit the slopes in the Poconos due to its convenient location and because of how much diversity it has to offer.ย Blue Mountain is located in the Poconos and is a short distance from Philadelphia, New York City, and Atlantic City, which makes it a hotspot for people from […] Gregg Frantz | January 5, 2023 1 Comment
Blue Mountain Resort, PA Sold for $32 Million to Camelback Mountain Operator Popular Pennsylvania skiing destination Blue Mountain Resort has officially sold for $32 million to the same operator that manages Camelback Mountain Resort in the Poconos Mountains.ย According to The Morning Call, a deed recorded on July 13 shows that Tuthill Corp. sold 33 parcels in Lower Towamensing Township to Denver-based BMR Resort LLC for nearly $31.9 million. Related: Popular Canadian Ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
Ski Resorts are Reopened in Ontario, Canada | So What Will Skiing Look Like for the Rest of the Season? Today, Tuesday, February 16th, ski resorts across Ontario were given the green light to reopen their slopes to guests after having been closed for nearly two months since December 24th, 2020. This news came after the province has seen a steady decline in Covid-19 cases. Related: Ontario, Canada Premier Says That Ski Hills Are the โLast Thing on My Mindโ […] Liam Abbott | February 17, 2021 0 Comments
Ontario, Canada Ski Resorts Will Reopen on February 16 This morning, Monday, February 8th, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that due to Covid-19 cases significantly decreasing in the province, the state of emergency the province has been in since December 26th will end, allowing ski resorts to reopen. This news comes after Premier Doug Ford announced on December 21st, that ski resorts would have to close due to rising […] Industry News Liam Abbott | February 8, 2021 1 Comment