10,947′ Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Tomorrow For the Winter On Tuesday, October 15 at 8 a.m., the Beartooth Highway (US-212) south of Red Lodge, MT, will close for the winter. “Beartooth Highway (US212) from Red Lodge to Cooke City, Montana will be close at 8 a.m. Oct. 15. The last day to enjoy driving the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, […] SnowBrains | October 14, 2024 0 Comments
Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Officially Confirmed as Host of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Championships The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced last week that the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana will host the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The hosting contract between the local organizing committee (LOC), the municipalities, Swiss-Ski, and FIS was signed on September 13. The hosting contract ensures the smooth running of the event to FIS standards. With the agreement […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Weather Advisory and up to 6″ Summer Snow Forecast in Northern Montana The calendar might say summer, but the weather is saying winter. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The main weather concerns today and tonight are strong winds and snow accumulation in certain areas. Related: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2024-25 Forecast: A Calmer, Gentler Winter – Here’s Where it Will Snow Winter weather advisories […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 28, 2024 0 Comments
100-Day Countdown: Big Sky Resort, MT, Prepares to Unveil New Projects for 2024-25 Winter Season Big Sky, Montana, August 19, 2024 – The countdown to ski season has officially begun, with just 100 days remaining until opening day on November 27, 2024. This winter, the resort will unveil several new infrastructure upgrades as part of a massive 10-year capital improvement plan, Big Sky 2025, which continues its final chapter. Related: Big Sky Resort’s Lone Peak […] Industry News Press Release | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
Black Bear Euthanized Following Attack on 3-Year-Old Girl at Campground Near Red Lodge, MT A black bear was captured and euthanized after attacking a 3-year-old girl at a private campground near Red Lodge, Montana, on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the bear entered a tent and injured the child, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). The girl was immediately transported to a medical facility in Billings, though her […] SnowBrains | August 14, 2024 0 Comments
West Coast Road Trip: Useful Tips and Photo Tour We like traveling by car and have done numerous road trips in our Subaru, including a couple of cross-country trips from the San Francisco Bay Area to New York City and back. Some may think that flying is more convenient, and we don’t argue with that. For us, it’s more of a personal choice and convenience to get all the […] Claire Weiss | August 8, 2024 0 Comments
Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? The Top 9 Best Value Ski Areas in the United States With the advent of mega passes, higher participation in snow sports, and the desire to appear ‘sought after’, buying a day ticket at the resorts we know and love has now become a financial investment affordable to only the ultra-dedicated or financially well-off. A little over a decade ago, $100 ski tickets were unheard of. Now, the likes of Breckenridge, […] Industry News Tucker Morin | July 31, 2024 11 Comments
[UPDATE] Summer-Only Ski Area Beartooth Basin, MT, For Sale After 2 Tough Summer-Skiing Seasons Running a ski resort is one of the most difficult businesses to operate successfully. There are so many aspects of the business to look at like lift maintenance, snowmaking operations, the food and beverage department, hospitality and guest relations, and much more. Add in the major factor that the industry heavily relies on Mother Nature to cooperate and provide cold […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 22, 2024 0 Comments
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