Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees First Snowfall of the Season It is mid-September, which means that winter is not that far away, and some of us will be hitting the slopes in roughly 60 days. Snow has already fallen in parts of the United States and Canada this season, and the Northeast has joined the club this week. Whiteface Mountain in New York saw snow flurries early this week, and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 24, 2024 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wachusett Mountain, MA – Mountain Skiing, Minutes Away A tiny little hill tucked away in Princeton, Massachusetts, Wachusett Mountain offers locals the opportunity to ski without enduring the long drive north to bigger mountains such as Okemo, Loon, and Sugarloaf. The resort’s jingle is seared into every Central Massachusetts skier’s mind: “Waaa Wa Wachusett, Wachusett Mountain, Mountain Skiing, Minutes Away!”—and it offers exactly that. With the majority of […] Dylan Bradley | June 20, 2024 0 Comments
Cheaper Than a Costco Chicken? King Pine, NH, Offers a $4 Ski Ticket in December Located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, King Pine is a small but mighty ski area offering alpine and cross country skiing. In addition, King Pine offers one of the cheapest day ticket prices this season at just $4 for an adult day lift ticket. Yes, you read that write, $4 for a day of skiing, about the same […] Industry News Jeremy Thom | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
Sugarbush Mountain, VT, to Open New Trail Next Season On July 31, 2023, Sugarbush Mountain in Vermont shared its second capital project update. The Sugarbush team announced that they would be extending their “Reverse Traverse” trail. The trail will now connect the Valley House Quad lift to the Heaven’s Gate Triple lift. Previously, this trail did not go all the way to the Heaven’s Gate Triple lift and instead […] Industry News Ian McIsaac | August 2, 2023 0 Comments
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. 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
Smuggler’s Notch, VT Conditions Report: Opening Weekend At Smuggs Report from opening weekend, 29 November 2019 The day after Thanksgiving was opening day at Smuggler’s Notch, and we braved the brisk temperatures to catch the stoke at our local and loved mountain. Located in Cambridge, Vermont, near the town of Jeffersonville, Smugg’s storied history of bootleggers, pirates, and rumrunners across the Canada-US border is just part of its endless […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | December 5, 2019 0 Comments
9 Ski Destinations Driving Distance From New York City Looking to get out of the city this winter to ski? Listed below are 9 ski destinations located only a quick trip away from New York City. Hunter Mountain, New York Hunter is a popular ski area among East coast shredders and is located less than 3 hours away from New York City by car. It’s a 4-season resort in […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 0 Comments
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