Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Sugar Bowl, CAโMore Snow and Fewer People Throughout my childhood in Berkeley, California, I only found it easy to wake up early for the 5:30 a.m. alarm that would sometimes come on weekends. A 5:30 a.m. alarm meant we could be out of the house by 6:00 a.m., in Sacramento, California, by 7 a.m., seeing the first snow by 8 a.m., and parked in the Judah lot […] Oliver Van Dusen | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
The 9 Best Independently Owned U.S. ‘Mom-and-Pop’ Ski Resorts, According to SnowBrains Readers We recently reached out to our loyal readers to ask the question, โWhat are your favorite independently owned mom-and-pop ski areas?โ Hereโs a list of the top responses. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy reading. Silverton Mountain, CO Properly described as โa unique mountain experience,โ Silverton operates unlike any other ski resort in the U.S. Silverton Mountain was operated […] Industry News Ryan Kime | October 4, 2024 26 Comments
How Smaller Resorts Offer Smaller Environmental Impact Brought to you by Monarch Mountain These days it may feel like the big corporations rule the ski world. The ski industry is pressured to open early, offer year round lift access, and create a comfortable environment in the most remote locations. When choosing where to ski or buy a pass, some might look for who has the most skiable […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | February 22, 2021 0 Comments