The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast One of the best parts of skiing is taking in the scenery around you. Ski resorts give you a unique perspective of the region around you, as your elevation allows you to see everything in the area all at once. The ski resort experience can be greatly enhanced by the view of the surrounding area, putting less emphasis on the […] Brains Brett Currie | August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire, is Set to Retire Its Second-Generation Aerial Tram After 45 Years of Operation Cannon Mountain has announced that it is retiring its second-generation aerial tram after 45 years of operation. Cannon was the first ski resort in North America to open an aerial tram back in 1938. The second-generation tramway has carried more than 9 million guests to the top of Cannon to take in the breathtaking views and carve down its iconic […] Industry News Brett Currie | July 25, 2025 0 Comments
5 Former North American Ski Areas That Have Been Absorbed by Other Resorts In today’s ski industry, it is common to see ski resorts change ownership and merge with large ski conglomerates like Alterra Mountain Company and Vail Resorts. What is less common is for ski areas to merge and become one large, interconnected resort. This has occurred several times over the last 30 years, and here are the five most significant ones. […] Industry News Brett Currie | June 11, 2025 1 Comment
Cannon Mountain, NH, Report: Skiing the Living Legend with Legendary Views Report from Thursday, February 21st – 22nd For many years since childhood, I have often driven down the I-93 from Quebec towards Boston and have always been impressed by Franconia Notch State Park. On the park’s northern edge, in perfect view from the highway, lies Cannon Mountain, a beast of an East Coast resort that rises to an impressive 4,080′ […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds Jay Peak Resort, VT for Winter 20/21 The Indy Pass is having a monumental offseason. After previously announcing 12 new ski areas for the upcoming winter season, the Indy Pass will be adding Jay Peak Resort to bring its total to 57 independent ski areas. Jay Peak Resort, located in Northern Vermont, is known for its challenging terrain and a lot of snow. It has the largest […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 20, 2020 0 Comments
One Skier Killed and Another Hospitalized After they Collided at Cannon Mountain Ski Resort, NH One skier was killed and another had to be hospitalized after they collided on the slopes at Cannon Mountain Ski Resort in New Hampshire on Friday afternoon, reports The Boston Herald. “The accident resulted in one fatality, with the other skier being transported off property at approximately 3:20 p.m. with several injuries,” the Franconia Notch resort in the White Mountains […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Snowiest New England Ski Resorts Right Now New England: First came Winter Storm Niko, a one day blizzard-blast that hit New England last Thursday. Then a two-day snow bombing from Winter Storm Orson dumped an additional three feet of snow, in some areas, on February 12 – 13. Who were the biggest beneficiaries? Below are the Snowiest New England Ski Resorts right now. #1 Shawnee Peak, ME New Snow […] Robin Azer | February 14, 2017 5 Comments
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