Red Lodge Mountain, MT, Will Begin its Inaugural Summer Season on Friday, June 21 Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, is set to launch its inaugural summer season on Friday, June 21. As summer approaches, staff are preparing for a fantastic season of scenic lift rides, hiking, disc golf, and relaxation with food and beverage service at the Bierstube restaurant located in the base area. The Stache Express high-speed detachable triple chairlift will spin from 10 […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Storm Warning Issued With Up to 14″ of Snow Forecast for Montana and Idaho Mountain Passes and Peaks While the rest of the country is sweating it out in a potentially historic heatwave, the high elevations of the West are about to get blasted with a late-season winter storm that’ll have you dusting off those powder skis. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for large areas of the Montana and Idaho mountains, with forecasts predicting snow accumulations of up […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Wastewater to Snow: Exploring Sustainable Snowmaking at Montana Ski Resorts The Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, located in Big Sky, Montana, is looking to turn wastewater into snow for their mountain, making it the second ski area in Montana to do so. The resort follows in the footsteps of Montana’s private club, the Yellowstone Club, and more than a dozen ski areas across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Switzerland that are […] Industry News Samantha Gates | June 10, 2024 1 Comment
Big Sky Resort, MT, Begins Summer Activites on Saturday, June 8 The summer season is about to kick off in Big Sky, with Mountain Village hotels, restaurants, and activities opening on Saturday, June 8. As the mountain transitions from spring to summer, construction of Madison 8, soon to be the world’s longest 8-seat chairlift, is fully underway. Related: Big Sky Resort, MT, to Add Longest 8-Chair in the World Bike Park […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 6, 2024 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US 212), WY/MT, Remains Closed Following Avalanche Cowboy State Daily reports that the anticipated opening of the Beartooth Highway (US 212), WY/MT, has been further delayed after an avalanche struck the road this week. The 68-mile highway, which climbs to 10,947 feet in elevation between Montana and Wyoming, was initially scheduled to open for the summer season on May 24. However, a late-season winter storm forced crews […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 29, 2024 1 Comment
Rope Evacuation Required After 2 Chairs Collided at Big Sky Resort, MT An emergency rope evacuation was required at Big Sky Resort, Montana, on Wednesday, April 17, when two chairs on the Shedhorn lift collided due to a mechanical issue. “Witnessed the second chair slide back across the cable onto the first chair morning of April 17th. Hope everyone’s alright and that big sky got everyone off to lift in a timely […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 18, 2024 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, is Changing Access to the Lone Peak Tram Again Big Sky Resort, Montana, recently announced its lineup of passes for next season, which go on sale in April. Access to the coveted Lone Peak Tram, which was upgraded for this season, is once again a change that pass holders must navigate. For the 2023/24 season, the resort changed its access to the tram from a pay-per-day basis to a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Northern Rockies Revival | Several Inches of Much Needed Snow NBM Snowfall Map Through Saturday Night. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary The Northern Rockies will receive a much needed boost to their snowpack over the next couple of days. A deep trough will drop down across much of the western US Sunday/Monday, bringing colder air, at least temporarily, and widespread snowfall. A cold front will first cross Northern Idaho/Northwest Montana Sunday night, […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 24, 2024 0 Comments
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