Small Massachusetts Ski Area First to Open in North America for 2023/24 Season The race to open for the 2023/24 ski season is already over and a small Massachusetts ski area has technically won.ย Every year ski areas across the country have an informal ‘race’ to see who can get their snowguns running the fastest and their ski lifts running first. In years past, Arapahoe Basin in Colorado has often snagged the title of […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
The 3 Best Epic Pass Options for East Coast Skiers For East Coast skiers seeking the perfect pass to fuel their winter adventures, Vail Resorts is offering a range of enticing options under the Epic Pass umbrella that are on sale now. These passes provide access to an array of world-class ski destinations across the East Coast and more, ensuring that you get the most out of your season. Check […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2023 0 Comments
Mohawk Mountain, CT, Report: All Trails, All Lifts Open With The Indy Pass Report from February 13, 2024 Conditions: Variable | Skies: Mostly Sunny The Northeast was the lucky recipient of another winter storm this past Monday night. I knew there would be skiing in my future when I woke up to a half-foot of snow atop my car on Tuesday morning. After work, I headed to Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut, to […] Conditions Report Lindsay Hayden | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Which Ski Resort Will Open First This Year? #RaceToOpen Ladies and gentlemen, ski season is right around the corner!ย Temps are falling, weโre seeing the first snow of the season, and winter will be here before we know it. So, you know what that means; time to make your first chair predictions.ย Which ski resort will open first? Colorado is notorious for taking the title, with resorts like Arapahoe Basin, Wolf […] Industry News Jack Conroy | August 22, 2023 3 Comments
Record Breaking Rain Across New England in July This last month of July in New England was a wet and wild one, with record breaking rainfall bringing flooding throughout much of the region. From Boston, MA, to Mount Washington, New Hampshireโs tallest peak (6,288 feet), and all across Vermont, heavy rain swept through the east coast with a vengeance, especially in mid-July. In New Hampshire, a staggering 16.91 […] Weather John Cunningham | August 8, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Embracing Tradition at Mad River Glen, VT Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Mad River Glen remains a sanctuary for skiers and locals alike. Those holding on to the nostalgia of the fabled and now disappearing sleepy east coast ski town, flock to the Mad River Glen (MRG) single chair every winter to enjoy its unique beauty and the challenging terrain it provides. The iconic […] Kenneth Condon | August 3, 2023 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mad River Glen, VT – Simply One of a Kind Skiing is an exercise in putting oneself at the mercy of Mother Nature, and no mountain better embodies this spirit than Mad River Glen, VT. It is classic New England skiing: rugged, ungroomed terrain, narrowly cut trails, and minimal man-made snow. Skiers may easily have either the most humbling or epic day of their life, depending on the conditions at […] Industry News Brady Mokrzycki | June 1, 2023 1 Comment
Closing Dates at East Coast Ski Resorts With 75ยบ temperatures and up across much of the Northeast today, spring is certainly here. Regardless, there is still plenty of great skiing to be had before the snow melts out. Go grab what you’d bring to the beach and go enjoy what is consistently the most relaxed part of every ski year. Related: Closing Dates at Utah Ski Resorts […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | April 14, 2023 0 Comments