Grand Targhee, WY To See $20 Million Upgrade Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Get set to see big changes at Grand Targhee. Ranked among the West’s Top 30 resorts by SKI Magazine, the classically vibe-tastic Targhee is hard at work on a ‘honey do’ list of $20 million proportion. Upgrades include new (and much needed) employee housing, a sprawling mountain ops facility, lodge renovations, a well-timed […] Industry News Paulie | June 7, 2021 0 Comments
Public Comment Needed For 3 Possible Transportation Alternatives to Reduce Congestion in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah is both one of the best canyons to ski in the United States and one of the most congested. Related: Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT Closes Yesterday Due to Congestion & Lack of Parking As part of the Environmental Impact Statement process, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking public comment regarding three draft transportation […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pipeline to Cross Underneath Appalachian Trail After a strenuous and drawn-out legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a pipeline company to construct a new 600-mile natural gas pipeline that would cross underneath the Appalachian Trail on federal land. Related: Get Paid to Drink Beer and Hike the Appalachian Trail NPR News reports that The 7-2 decision overturned one part of a lower court […] SnowBrains | June 17, 2020 0 Comments
WNDR Alpine Takes a Whole New Approach to Ski Manufacturing Matt Sterbenz, the founder of 4FRNT skis and WNDR Alpine, has broken new ground in the world of ski manufacturing. Taking an innovative and sustainable approach, Sterbenz, who was creatively inspired by a plant-based composite focused company known as Checkerspot, put forth the idea of building skis constructed partially from algae. Contrary to the more traditionally used materials, such as […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 15, 2020 0 Comments
Vision for the Future of Sunday River Resort, ME | Sunday River 2030 SUNDAY RIVER 2030 As one of the largest ski areas in the Northeast, Sunday River has long been known for expansive terrain and world-class skiing and riding. Sunday River 2030 is a decade-long plan for sustainable growth and investments that will make the resort even better. The information below outlines the pillars that will serve as a foundation for growth […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 6, 2020 0 Comments
Snowmass Ski Area, CO Gets Approval to Replace Big Burn Chair with a 6-pack, High-Speed Chairlift The Big Burn Chair at Snowmass Ski Area CO, is reaching the end of its operational lifespan after 33 years of service, and needs to be replaced according to the U.S. National Forest Service, the Aspen Times reports. The U.S. Forest Service has approved its replacement with a six-pack, high-speed chairlift. The decision was made the Forest Service on December […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 10, 2020 0 Comments
$30.1 Million Community Revitalization and Fanny Bridge Construction Project in Tahoe City, CA This past Monday, the Tahoe Transportation District announced that Martin Brothers Construction has been contracted to begin a $30.1 million construction project in Tahoe City, California. It is an extensive project with plans to start and hopefully complete Phase 1 this Fall then continuing Phase 2 and completion of the project through Summer 2017. Phase 1 Construction Improvements Installation of a […] Dylan Cautela | October 9, 2016 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Plans On Building New Gondola to Ease Tram Lines Ever since Jackson Hole Mountain Resort got rated the number one ski resort in North America, it has slowly become more and more blown out with lines and tourists. Although this is good for business, it is a quick surefire way to irk locals. On a pow day, people start lining up as early as 6:30 AM to catch […] Keenan Grady | March 8, 2016 0 Comments
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