The End of an Era at Alta? Why Utah’s Classic “The Frank” Celebration Has Been Canceled for 2026 For 15 years, the closing day at Alta Ski Area was defined by a specific kind of chaos. It was “The Frank”—a celebration of old-school hot-dogging, denim-clad skiers, and a rejection of the high-performance attitude often found on the slopes. But as Alta prepares to close its 88th season this Sunday, the mountain will be uncharacteristically quiet. As first reported […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 24, 2026 0 Comments
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, April 25 Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 21, 2026]— Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, one of the largest and most beloved Earth Day celebrations in the region, returns to The Village at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event brings together local nonprofits, businesses, and community members for a day of education, inspiration, and […] Press Release | April 22, 2026 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO, Announces Closing Weekend Celebration and 25th Annual Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party GEORGETOWN, Colo. — April 21, 2026 — Loveland Ski Area is set to conclude its 2025–2026 season with a weekend packed with spring skiing, live music, and the milestone 25th Annual Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party. Season Finale Details Corn Harvest Benefit: Saturday, April 25 Official Closing Day: Sunday, April 26 Current Conditions: 506 acres of skiable terrain, 41 trails, […] Press Release | April 21, 2026 0 Comments
Closing Time at Breckenridge, CO: One Last Weekend to Send It After a winter fueled by Ullr prayers and steady stoke, the end has officially arrived. Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, will close for the 2025–26 season on Sunday, April 19, wrapping things up with a high-energy weekend that leans fully into spring skiing’s signature mix of soft snow, sunshine, and celebration. The resort announced the closing day on its social media […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2026 0 Comments
Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Forced to Close Early, Ends Season on April 5 Park City Mountain in Utah officially wrapped up its season on Sunday, April 5, after a disappointing season marked by unusually high temperatures and low snow totals. The United States’ largest resort had hoped to make it to mid-April, but recent snowstorms turned out weaker than expected, forcing an early closure. The resort was open for a total of 182 […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | April 6, 2026 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Closing Day Has Come Report from Sunday, March 29, 2026. Monarch Mountain in Colorado closed for the season yesterday, March 29. Record heat waves have ravaged ski areas across the Western United States over the past few weeks. Related: A Look at the Spring Phenomenon of Wiggle Runs Despite this, the independent mountain was able to enjoy a great season lasting 117 days. The […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | March 31, 2026 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Announces June 8 Closing Day After 214 Days of Skiing Ski season is sadly coming to an end in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced yesterday that it will close on Sunday, June 8. Related: These Are the 9 Ski Resorts That Are Open in North America This Weekend The ski area said in a social post: “We will ski & ride 7 days a week until June 1. After […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Announces May 18 for Last Dance With Mary Jane In an email to passholders, Colorado’s Winter Park Resort has announced that Sunday, May 18, will mark the final day of skiing and riding for the 2024-25 season at its iconic Mary Jane territory. The closing comes after a spring stretch defined by bluebird days, lively events, and a community of skiers and riders making the most of late-season snow. […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 10, 2025 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Set to Close Ski Season Saturday After Tough Spring After a spring marked by persistent rain and unseasonably warm temperatures, Killington Resort, Vermont, will reopen Saturday for what is expected to be the final day of its 2024-25 ski season. The resort, renowned for hosting one of the longest ski seasons in the East, has battled the elements in recent weeks, prompting a temporary closure through Friday to preserve […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 9, 2025 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Eyes Historic Season Finale with Memorial Day Closing Date Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is aiming to extend its ski and snowboard season through Memorial Day, marking what could be the latest closing date in the resort’s history. The resort, which remains open for daily operations through Sunday, May 11, announced plans for two bonus weekends: May 16–18 and May 23–26. If weather and conditions allow, the Memorial Day […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Alta Ski Area, UT, Ends its 87th Season With its Annual Classic “Frank” Party On Sunday, April 20, Alta shut down its lifts for the season after its 78th season in operation with their annual closing celebration, referred to as “the Frank.” This celebration consists of costumes, hot dogs, and even paragliders, adding to the unique culture that Alta has created. Related: Skier Rescued After Sliding 800 Feet on Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT […] Anders Henrikson | May 5, 2025 1 Comment
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV, Report: Closing Day, Season Recap, and Photo Tour Sunday, April 27, was closing day at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Nevada. Saying goodbye to your favorite mountain at the season’s end is always bittersweet, though the next season is just a few months away. The fact that it was also the last powder day, with several inches of fresh snow, made that farewell even more difficult with such great coverage. […] Conditions Report Claire Weiss | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Wraps 60th Season with $60 Lift Tickets, Music, and Pond Skim Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is sending off its 60th anniversary season in style with discounted tickets, extended lift hours, and a splashy spring tradition. From Thursday, April 24, through Sunday, April 27, the resort is offering $60 lift tickets for adults and $30 for kids to anyone holding a valid season pass from another ski area. Related: Big Bear Mountain Resort, […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 23, 2025 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Makes History with Dual Skiing and Mountain Biking Closing Weekend For the first time in its history, Big Bear Mountain Resort gave guests the chance to ski and mountain bike on the same weekend—a rare and uniquely Southern California feat. As the snow continued to melt under warm spring sunshine, the resort kept its ski operations running at Bear Mountain while launching the mountain bike season early at Snow Valley […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 22, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Closing Day! Report from Sunday, April 13, 2025. Sunday, April 13, was Monarch Mountain, Colorado’s final day of the 2024-25 season. The day started strong with great spirit and many costumes. There was a high of 48°F with mild wind under blue skies. The Breezeway lift and all of Monarch’s terrain were open, except the hike to Mirkwood Basin. Some stuck to […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | April 16, 2025 0 Comments
Spring it on!—Breckenridge, CO, Announces Closing Day & Spring Program As winter starts to fade in North America, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, is gearing up for one of the best times of the season: spring skiing. While many shift their focus to beach vacations and outdoor summer sports, Breckenridge’s high elevation and deep snowpack often provide prime conditions well into May, with the added bonus of fewer crowds and better […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 12, 2025 0 Comments
Australian Ski Season Officially Wraps Today as Perisher Announces Closure of Operations Perisher Ski Resort, Australia, announced today, September 25, that it will wrap up operations at the end of the day. After 109 days of skiing and boarding this season, the resort announced its decision to close earlier than announced just at the start of the week due to deteriorating conditions. “While this past season was not without its challenges, with […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 24, 2024 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Extends Ski Season to Mid-June, Claiming Colorado’s Longest Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, the last resort open in Colorado, has announced it will remain operational for one more week. It will close on June 16 after a remarkable 222-day ski and ride season–the longest in the state. Related: These Are the 2 North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing According to a news release, the resort cited favorable snow […] SnowBrains | June 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closing Day 2024 Report: Raucous Summit Party & Finally Got the Damn D-Spin 720º Report from May 27, 2024 Closing day at Mammoth Mountain was all-time on Monday… It was especially poignant for me. One of my big goals each year is to land a D-Spin 720º. My initial goal was to land this trick until I was 40-years-old. I’d copied that goal from the legendary Mike Douglas who vowed to stomp that trick […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 31, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Some of the Best Costumes Seen at Alta Ski Area, UT, Closing Day Alta Ski Area in Utah is renowned not just for its exceptional skiing conditions but also for its vibrant closing day celebrations, which are a highlight of the ski season. Yesterday’s 2024 closing day continued this tradition with a blend of skiing, costumes, and community spirit that is hard to find anywhere else. SnowBrains reader Tim T Scott sent us […] SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
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