Family-Owned Burton Snowboards Looking to Sell for $800 Million? Bloomberg reports that family-run snowboard manufacturer Burton wants to sell the business for around $800 million. Donna Carpenter, the wife of the company’s late founder Jake Burton, vehemently denies the rumors, claiming the company is not for sale and “will remain family-owned and privately held.” “Since the beginning of owning this company, there’s always been rumors about us selling. So many […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2022 0 Comments
For Sale: Double Chairs 1 and 2 at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, CA Sadly, in the world of ski lifts, the double chair is a dying breed. In today’s fast-paced snow industry speed and efficiency are key. Unfortunately, two-person fixed-grip chairlifts are becoming a thing of the past. Although a timeless classic, some think they just don’t cut it anymore. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is now giving you the opportunity to own a […] Offer Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] New England Ski Area Could Be Yours for Just $899,900 A defunct New England ski area is back on the market after previous attempts to resurrect it failed. Woodbury Ski Area in Connecticut closed in 2016 due to a lack of snow and has not reopened. Related: [FOR SALE] Maine Ski Area Could Be Yours for $5-Million This small ski area is in northwestern Connecticut, about two hours from New […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 1, 2022 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] Maine Ski Area Could Be Yours for $5-Million An opportunity of a lifetime in Eastern Maine. This gem of the community, Hermon Mountain Ski Area, could be yours for $5 million. Related: [FOR SALE] Ski Resort Could be Yours For Less Than $2-Million The resort has been a gathering place for all of Eastern and Central Maine for over 30 years. Located in Hermon, ME, it is a small, family-oriented […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 19, 2022 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] Ski-In Ski-Out Luxury Log Cabin at Beaver Creek, CO, for $17.5-Million This newly listed ski-in ski-out luxury log cabin at Beaver Creek, CO, could be yours for just $17.5-million. Related: [FOR SALE] 10 Bedroom Ski-In Ski-Out Lodge in Japan For Only $950,000 The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home features luxury amenities not often found in your average log-cabin-style design, including a wine room, movie theater, wraparound bar, and ski room. This magnificent legacy […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2022 1 Comment
Wisconsin Ski Hill On the Market for $5.75 Million Have you ever had the dream of owning your own ski resort? If you answered yes, today might just be your lucky day. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s historic Majestic Mountain Ski Hill recently hit the market at a price point of $5.75 million. Lake Geneva News reported that the property was purchased by a Chicago builder named Martin Murphy back in […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | April 14, 2022 1 Comment
[FOR SALE] 10 Bedroom Ski-In Ski-Out Lodge in Japan For Only $950,000 A ten-bedroom ski-in ski-out lodge in Japan is on the market with an asking price of approximately $950,000. That’s a bargain when you consider that a parking space in Aspen will set you back more than $300,000. Related: The Mountains of Japan are Way Gnarlier Than You Thought The lodge is in Madarao Mountain Resort, about 250-miles northwest of Tokyo. Madarao […] SnowBrains | April 12, 2022 1 Comment
For Sale: $33 Million Mansion in Aspen, Colorado Real estate in Aspen, Colorado is some of the most expensive in the country. Having four unique ski areas within just a few miles of each other, as well as top-shelf dining options, unlimited entertainment, and high-end fashion, Aspen is one of Colorado’s top destinations. In order to fully take in the Aspen lifestyle, look no further than this $33 […] Offer Jesse | September 3, 2021 3 Comments