Mad River Glen, VT, Could Pull Off Land Acquisition And Pub Renovation Thanks To Co-op Shareholder Donations Mad River Glen, one of the only co-op owned ski areas in North America, is drawing nearer to completing purchase of an 1,100 acre parcel of land next door to the ski area, affectionately called the 20th hole. The opportunity to buy the land came up suddenly, after an anonymous group, Lyme Mill Brook LLC, put in an offer to […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 96 | Kelly Brush – Founder of the Kelly Brush Foundation Kelly Brush is a former collegiate ski racer whose life changed in an instant after a ski racing accident left her paralyzed while competing for Middlebury College. Instead of stepping away from the sport, Kelly helped build one of the most impactful non-profits in the outdoor world. The Kelly Brush Foundation supports people with spinal cord injuries through adaptive sports […] Featured Video Podcast | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
NYC Gold Medal Gala Raises $2 Million for U.S. Ski & Snowboard It was a night to remember in the big city. Athletes, supporters and fans returned to New York City for the organization’s largest annual fundraiser: the New York Gold Medal Gala. The 57th version of the event was a great success, raising more than $2 million for U.S. Ski & Snowboard. No one reaches the top alone and this year’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2023 0 Comments
New Superstar? 8-Year-Old New Zealander Holds 3rd Annual Charity Ski Challenge to Help Fight Cancer It appears there’s no stopping this eight-year-old New Zealander when it comes to cancer and skiing. In fact, Lochie Win is about to launch his next quest to raise funds and increase cancer awareness. This time he’s planned a 12-hour endurance race at Coronet Peak Ski Resort, home to New Zealand’s premier night skiing. Related: As Giant Snowstorm Dumps on […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 25, 2022 0 Comments
Tahoe Fund Donors Meet $25,000 Goal in Camp Wamp Fundraising Effort Funds will provide campers the opportunity to experience Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Thanks to a $10,000 match by an anonymous donor in addition to other contributions, the Tahoe Fund has exceeded its $25,000 fundraising goal to support Camp Wamp field trips. The funds will cover the costs to transport campers and their camp counselors from Camp Wamp, a sleepaway camp for […] SnowBrains | August 26, 2021 0 Comments
Climbing Mt. Rainier, WA, to Help Sherpa Families in Nepal Three years ago, I attended a presentation on Leadership in the Mountains, led by Melissa Arnot. Melissa didn’t look much different from the rest of us dressed in business casual attire with a small athletic frame and a warm demeanor. It is strange when you meet your heroes, and you realize that they are just people too. Still, Melissa is one […] Katy McClintic | July 9, 2021 0 Comments
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