Colorado Avalanche Information Center Launches New Website With Dynamic Avalanche Forecasting As early-season snow storms begin to blanket the Rockies, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) will begin to issue its daily weather and avalanche forecasts a little differently. On November 1, 2022, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center launched a new website, creating dynamic forecasts and avalanche threat levels, as well as daily 48-hour forecasts issued every afternoon at 4:30 pm. […] Avalanche Steven Snyder | November 7, 2022 0 Comments
Here’s What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts This Season, Including Improvements, Upgrades, and Anniversaries The air is getting cooler, the trees are turning color, and ski season is around the corner. Every new season brings something different to the ski resorts. New lifts, expanded terrain, and upgraded facilities can all be celebrated. Below is a list of what will be new this season at Colorado ski resorts. Note that the list of resorts only […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2022 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain, ID, Replacing Frontside Triple Chair with New High-Speed Quad as Part of $30 Million Improvement Plan Brundage Mountain Resort is replacing the Centennial Triple Chair with a new high-speed quad lift. Construction of the lift will take place in the summer of 2023 and will be ready to operate for the 2023-24 season. It will have a vertical rise of 1,616 feet. The new lift will be called the Centennial Express and will greatly improve the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 27, 2022 1 Comment
Sleeping Giant Ski Area, WY Officially Transitions To Private Ownership Sleeping Giant Ski Area, located on the North Fork Highway between Cody and Yellowstone National Park has just announced it is now privately owned. Nick Piazza and his wife, from Cody, have taken over the business from the non-profit Yellowstone Recreation Foundation. The ownership only refers to the business itself as the land is leased through the Forest Service. The […] Industry News Ryan Flynn | October 26, 2020 0 Comments
Snowbasin Resort, UT Announces Winter 20/21 Upgrades and Safety Measures Just 6 months ago, ski resorts across the World were shuttering their operations with the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic. With summer resort operations ceasing as we enter fall, the anticipation of a safe and snowy season approaches with ski resorts announcing their winter operations plans. Related: “All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place” Recently, Snowbasin […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 2, 2020 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Announces $223 Million in Capital Improvements for the 2020/2021 Winter Season Brought to you by Ikon Pass Terrain Expansion, Lodging Renovations, Snowmaking Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $223 million in capital improvements across its 15 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year, continuing the company’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience. Related: Ikon Pass: Buy Now, Ride Now (Yes, Right Now!) This year’s $223 million plan includes […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 10, 2020 0 Comments
What’s New at Vermont Ski Areas for 2019/20? Resorts Spend $51-Million on Improvements Never content to rest on their laurels, Vermont ski areas are always seeking to improve the guest experience. Ski areas across the Green Mountain State invested more than $50M this offseason, bettering everything from facilities, terrain and ticket/pass options to off-slope activities and amenities. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE EAST”: Here […] SnowBrains | October 17, 2019 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Gears Up For Winter 2019/20 with Significant Upgrades Sugar Bowl Resort, CA to install a new covered surface lift, remodel rooms in the Sugar Bowl Hotel, renovate the Mid-Mountain Lodge, expand commitment to youth and terrain parks, lift safety, snowmaking and more… This summer, Sugar Bowl Resort in California continued to invest capital dollars to enhance the guest experience for the 2019-20 winter season and beyond. On-mountain and base […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2019 0 Comments
Avalanche
Industry News
