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. โWhile 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 seasonโthe 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 720ยบ 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 720ยบ. 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
Keystone Resort, CO, Closes Out the Season in Style with Springtastic Celebration This weekend, Keystone Resort in Colorado closed out its historic 2023/24 season with its annual Springtastic Celebration Closing Weekend. Related: Colorado Ski Resorts Reveal Closing Dates for the 2023-2024 Season The temps may have been low, but the vibes were high as guests competed for prizes in the Resortโs annual Rail Jam and Slush Cup competitions. With four inches of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments
Red River Ski Area, NM, Report: Your New Favorite Mountain Town Report from Saturday March 23, 2024 Skiing Red River Ski Area is located four and a half hours south of Denver. Only 8 air miles from its larger neighbor Taos, this is an area Iโve been dreaming to ski. During the drive in, it quickly became apparent Red River was different. Red River, New Mexico, is quaint town tucked into […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 27, 2024 0 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, Will Close on Sunday, May 21ย As the temperatures warm up, Breckenridge Ski Resort will celebrate closing day of the 2022/23 winter season on Sunday, May 21, after nearly 200 days of skiing and riding. Skiers and riders can get in their final turns of the season this week before the resort closes for winter and shifts focus to summer operations, which are set to begin […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 16, 2023 1 Comment
594″ – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Celebrates Snowiest Season Ever | Closing Day Still on Sunday The latest snowstorm brought four inches to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, and with it, made history. With 594″ of fresh snow this season, winter 2022/23 is officially the resort’s snowiest winter ever. The previous record of 577″ was set in 1997.ย The resort’s worst year was 1987, with just 250″. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Announces 23/24 Season Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2023 0 Comments