The Best U.S. Park Resorts, Ranked by a Freestyle Skier Who’s Ridden Them The best US park resorts are the flip side to big mountain skiing, almost like the yin and yang of freestyle skiing. Both must exist in perfect balance for the sport as a whole to progress. I am a big mountain skier by passion, but park skiing has recently become a bigger aspect of my skiing. It is a great […] Brains Ryan Flynn | June 16, 2026 6 Comments
Mount Snow, VT, Report: A Midwest Ski Resort on Steroids Mt. Snow Conditions Report from March 20 – March 21 I’ve never skied the Midwest, but hear me out… When you think of Midwest skiing, there is not much to marvel at. The ski resorts are tiny. The terrain is flat and boring. The ski areas there are mostly a means to an end, with the end being a trip […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 25, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start Round 1 of SnowBrains’ 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. In Round 1 alone, over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is. Related: March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 Comments
Mount Snow, VT, Report: Vermont Isn’t Afraid of the Cold Report from January 30-31, 2026 Mount Snow, Vermont, is flying under the radar for many skiers and snowboarders, and it should not. Like many of Vermont’s best ski areas, Mount Snow offers classic New England terrain—steep, narrow trails, a strong local atmosphere, and reliably cold winters. It was classic New England weather in late January when I visited the mountain, with […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | February 1, 2026 0 Comments
Okemo, Mount Snow, and Stowe, VT, Upgrade Their Snowmaking Systems to Improve Efficiency This summer and fall, in partnership with Efficiency Vermont, Okemo, Mount Snow, and Stowe completed significant snowmaking upgrades to improve the efficiency of their snow guns. These upgrades mean more snow, faster coverage, and a better start to the season, all while operating more sustainably. This directly supports their Commitment to Zero, Vail Resorts’ sustainability goal of achieving a zero […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 9, 2025 0 Comments
Vermont Resorts Stowe, Okemo, and Mount Snow Countdown to Winter as They Target November 22 Opening Day The countdown is on, in less than a month, Vermont’s iconic ski resorts–Stowe Mountain Resort, Okemo Mountain, and Mount Snow–will kick off the 2025-26 ski season with Saturday, November 22 as the target opening day. Whether chasing powder, carving corduroy, or here for the après atmosphere, this triple opening marks the start of the ski season across the Green Mountains. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 28, 2025 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT, Shifts Childcare Model, Prompting Community Concern Mount Snow’s longtime community daycare, a staple in Vermont’s Deerfield Valley for more than 20 years, is changing how it operates. This move has left some families frustrated and seeking answers. The Vail Resorts-owned resort says the daycare isn’t closing but shifting to an employee-led model that prioritizes care for Mount Snow workers. Sixteen families in the community are directly […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 16, 2025 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts on the East Coast Although the East is home to hundreds of small hills, there are a surprising number of big mountain ski areas that offer an abundance of terrain that rivals West Coast resorts. Many East Coast resorts get overlooked when skiers and riders are looking to book week-long vacations. Many people pass over these resorts, thinking they do not offer enough terrain to […] Brains Brett Currie | July 15, 2025 3 Comments
The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast East Coast skiers are known for their unconditional love for the sport and this fact is easily seen in the terrain parks and its community. Even though it doesn’t snow enough for mountains to make 60 foot plus jump lines, park crews around the East are able to use the snow they have and build fun creative parks. Park skiers […] Zach Suffish | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT, Appoints Former US Navy Fighter Pilot Lea Gabrielle Potts As Vice President And General Manager DOVER, VT – Dec. 4, 2024 – Today, Mount Snow, Vermont, announced Lea Gabrielle Potts as Vice President and General Manager, effective December 19. With more than 25 years of global leadership experience, Lea is poised to lead the resort with a steadfast focus on delivering the Experience of a Lifetime to the team and valued guests. “I’m excited for […] Industry News Press Release | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
6 Fall Events to Build Winter Stoke in the Northeast Ski season is just around the corner, but it does not mean that there are not other things to do on the mountain until then. Autumn is known for its vibrant foliage, and it also brings that excitement of the approaching ski season. The Northeast is a great place to check out the mountains and the beautiful colors of the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
Top 5 Weekend Ski Destinations From Boston With a population of about 650,000 (as of 2022), Boston, Massachusetts, is a bustling metropolis that is not often known for the skiing around it. With that being said, there are a multitude of amazing skiing destinations, perfect for a weekend trip, within just a few hours of Boston. The purpose of this article is to show Bostonians, or just […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 16, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT, to Open on Thursday, November 23 for the 2023/24 Winter Season Today, Mount Snow, Vermont, announced that it will open for the 2023/24 winter season at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 23. Related: The 3 Best Epic Pass Options for East Coast Skiers The East’s most powerful snowmaking system fired up early November dressing the mountain in white for Opening Day. Mount Snow is kicking off the 2023/24 winter season with a […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2023 0 Comments
190 Riders Stranded for 2-Hours When Lift Malfunctioned on Opening Weekend at Mount Snow, VT Opening weekend at Mount Snow, VT was definitely one to remember for some when one of the ski lifts malfunctioned, leaving 190 skiers stranded for up to two hours before they were rescued. Ski patrol conducted a safe evacuation and all riders were evacuated safely. “Mount Snow extends its apologies to the guests who were inconvenienced by this event,” the West […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2019 0 Comments
Snowmaking Porn?! Mount Snow, VT Officially Begins Snowmaking for 2019/20 Season The Most Powerful Snowmaking System In The Northeast Roars To Life, As Opening Day Approaches Mount Snow, VT has officially begun snowmaking operations for the 2019/2020 winter season. With temperatures falling through the weekend, Mount Snow’s team of snowmakers plan to continue to lay down a base on Cascade, Canyon, Free Fall, and River Run trails, ahead of opening day. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2019 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT Investor Files Federal Lawsuit to Prevent Vail Resorts Acquiring Peak Resorts An investor in Vermont resort Mount Snow’s parent company, Peak Resorts, wants to stop a vote on whether to merge with Vail Resorts unless more information is disclosed. Related: Vail Resorts Agrees $264-Million Deal to Acquire Peak Resorts, Owner of 17 US Ski Areas The Brattleboro Reformer reports that the lawsuit accuses Peaks Resorts executives and directors of violating securities […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 4, 2019 0 Comments
Fire Rips Through Operations Buildings at Mount Snow Ski Resort, VT Firefighters say it’s too early to know the cause of a blaze that ripped through the operations building at Mount Snow Ski Resort, VT although it looks like the Tuesday evening fire started in the carpentry shop. Thankfully nobody was in the building when the fire started, which burned down the carpentry shop, snowmaking controls, electrical, plumbing, and offices. We […] Fire Firebrains | June 5, 2019 0 Comments
New England Ski Resorts Reduce Environmental Impact In recent years we have seen many ski resorts make strides in reducing their carbon footprint. An industry that relies on weather has become much more aware of their contributions to climate change. Resorts are now doing what they can to minimize their impact. Vermont ski resorts are doing their part to become more eco-friendly. Mount Snow and Bolton Valley have been […] Industry News Mitch Flores | November 2, 2018 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT Will Open Saturday for Earliest Opening EVER Mount Snow, which was recently named Best Snow in The East by Ski Magazine, is pleased to announce that it will open for skiing and riding at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27 with the most skiable terrain in The East. “Mother Nature came through with the right temperatures allowing our team to utilize the $30 million investment we made […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 23, 2018 0 Comments