Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States While Western ski resorts may dominate the headlines, some of the snowiest slopes in the East are legendary in their own right, offering reliable powder and winter experiences that draw enthusiasts season after season. These high-snowfall resorts, nestled in states like Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, deliver heavy snow totals despite the East Coast’s unpredictable weather. Here’s a look […] Brains SnowBrains | November 7, 2024 8 Comments
[PHOTOS] Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees Another Big Early Season Snow Dump It is mid-October, but you could be forgiven for thinking it’s mid-December judging by the pictures reaching us from Jay Peak Resort, Vermont. A solid 12 inches of snow fell at this New England resort in the last three days, flipping the switch from leaf-peeping season straight to ski season for a few days. While the snow won’t be here […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2024 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees First Snowfall of the Season It is mid-September, which means that winter is not that far away, and some of us will be hitting the slopes in roughly 60 days. Snow has already fallen in parts of the United States and Canada this season, and the Northeast has joined the club this week. Whiteface Mountain in New York saw snow flurries early this week, and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 24, 2024 2 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Announces Price Freezes and Reductions to Help Keep Skiing Affordable Over the last few years, inflation in the U.S. has been a hot topic. In 2022, it reached a 40-year high due to post-pandemic demand, supply chain disruptions, and increased energy prices. While the inflation rate has slowed to more moderate levels today, many consumers are still feeling the financial strain of increased prices over the last handful of years. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, is Saving Snow for Summer Solstice Festival Jay Peak Resort in Vermont has experimented with snow farming this year. The resort has stockpiled tons of leftover snow and covered it with hay but this move is not to preserve snow for the next season but rather to put on a fun Summer Solstice Festival with a small park in the middle of summer. Summer Solstice this year […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2024 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, Report: Sunshine and Soft Snow for the Best Day of the Season Report from Monday, March 25, 2024 When I’m not chasing snow to mountain destinations with my snowboard, I’m a book publicist at McGill University. I’ve worked with many talented writers for the past eighteen years, and many have become my good friends. Writers are similar-natured. We’re often adventurers, gypsies, and truth-seekers. We tend to gravitate towards one another. Recently, I […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | April 1, 2024 0 Comments
Pairing Gloves with Ski Areas: What Glove to Wear at Which Resort We have all heard of wine pairing where the perfect wine is matched to your meal, but have you heard of glove pairing? Our experts have paired five North American resorts with the perfectly paired Hestra gloves or mitts to perfectly round out your skiing experience, taking into account conditions, terrain, and local vibe. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY – […] Featured Article Julia Schneemann | March 29, 2024 0 Comments