Big Sky Resort, MT, to Open Early With 2,000 Acres Resort to open Wednesday, November 23 2,000 skiable acres on opening day thanks to 5+ feet of early-season snow With one of the biggest early season snowfalls in recent years, record-breaking snowmaking efforts, and reliably cold temperatures, Big Sky Resort teams have been working nonstop to prepare the mountain for an early opening to kick off the 2022-2023 winter season. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 15, 2022 0 Comments
Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT, Urges Safe Uphill Travel Around Chairlift Construction Zone Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT, is warning skiers not to engage in dangerous behavior around the Snow Ghost Express chairlift construction zone. Following recent snowfall, skiers have been seen hiking or skinning up the mountain and entering the clearly marked construction zone, with at least one individual climbing atop the new upper lift terminal on Inspiration Ridge. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Great Divide, MT, Will Kick Off Montana’s Winter Season on Saturday, November 12th View this post on Instagram A post shared by Great Divide Montana (@skigd) The Great Divide Ski Area will be the first ski area in Montana to open for the new season this Saturday. Thanks to early-season snow and cold temperatures, the staff have been making snow for the last week or so. The resort has received 25″ […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2022 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT – A Hidden Skiing and Snowboarding Oasis If you want to escape the exorbitant prices of the big, corporately-owned mountains and experience exceptional winter sports, Whitefish Mountain Resort is the place to be. Located in the Northwest of the “Treasure state,” the resort’s peak is relatively low at 6,817 feet, but don’t let that low elevation fool you; the average snowfall is 320 inches over a five-year average, […] Oliver Lund | October 25, 2022 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Bridger Bowl – A Montana Gem The Bridger Mountains rise dramatically from the plains of Southwest Montana in a continuous, jagged ridge of limestone running for 20 miles. Sweeping down the east face of the range is a snow-sliding paradise: Bridger Bowl Ski Area. The terrain at Bridger is separated into two distinct parts. Above the small, simple base area rises a gentle slope, dotted with […] Industry News Nathan Longhurst | October 24, 2022 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Snorkel Deep Powder Skiing in Montana Yesterday View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) HOLY POW! The above video was shot yesterday, Sunday, October 23rd, 2022, in Montana and sent to us by Colton Ellingson. A snowstorm dumped up to two feet of fresh snow on the mountains of Utah and Montana. Snow drifts at Big Sky Resort, MT, were over two […] SnowBrains | October 24, 2022 3 Comments
[PHOTOS] 17″ Fresh Snow Fell at Big Sky Resort, MT, This Weekend An October winter storm has delivered more than a foot of snow at Big Sky Resort, MT, and it’s still snowing. Related: Headlamp Night Skiing Returning to Big Sky, MT, This Season Big Sky Ski Patrol observed snow drifts more than two feet deep at the top of the Challenger lift at 9,600 feet. Today, Big Sky Resort also saw […] SnowBrains | October 24, 2022 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Upwards of Two Feet Snow Possible for Some Peaks Across Northern Rockies Through Monday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:40 pm MDT, 10/21/2022 Forecast Summary: A potently cold trough will dig into the northern Rockies this weekend and bring upwards of 2 Feet of Snow to some peaks through Monday. Ongoing snow will continue through Monday morning as moisture is drawn into the region. Snow will generally taper off by Monday […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 21, 2022 1 Comment
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