Beartooth Highway, MT, Set to Open May 24 The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is diligently preparing for the upcoming opening of Beartooth Highway on May 24. Positioned south of Red Lodge and often called the “Highway to the Sky,” it is considered one of America’s most stunning mountain routes. Stretching between the Montana and Wyoming borders, the highway winds through a series of switchbacks and zigzags, culminating […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | May 19, 2024 0 Comments
Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT Announces Uphill Charge for Winter 20/21 Whitefish Mountain Resort, located just outside Whitefish in Northern Montana, is making a change to its uphill skiing procedure for the winter 2020/2021 season. While the uphill policy itself at the resort isn’t changing, uphill skiers will now be required to obtain a pass in order to do so. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Introduces $30 Fee for Uphill Access If […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
Glacier National Park, MT Losing Ice Fast Glacier National Park, located in Northern Montana along the Canadian border, is losing its namesake feature fast. That’s right, the park’s glaciers have lost nearly 80% of their size in the last 50 years, and the outlook is not promising. Glacier National Park is the 12th largest national park in the United States and is just over 1 million acres. […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 22, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: 2-6″ of Snow Forecast for Big Sky Resort, MT on Tuesday NOAA is forecasting 2-6″ of snow for Big Sky Resort, Montana in the next 3-days. Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Tuesday Night: Snow likely. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. – NOAA Great Falls, MT today Snow levels will drop as low as 3,500′ and maybe even […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 7, 2018 0 Comments
103-Year-Old Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park, MT Burned Down in Sprague Fire Yesterday The 103-year-old Sperry Chalet burned down yesterday in Glacier National Park, MT. “Thursday afternoon at approximately 6:00 pm, the main building at the Sperry Chalet was lost to the Sprague Fire.” – Glacier National Park, yesterday The hut was built in 1914 and was one of the most interesting and historic buildings in our National Park system. “The chalet was opened […] Fire Firebrains | September 1, 2017 3 Comments
Big Sky Conditions Report Yesterday: Snowfall in the Big Sky The major low pressure system affecting the western united states arrived at Big Sky in the early AM today, bring around 2 inches of fresh and ensuring a welcome return to soft conditions throughout most areas of the resort. Big Sky has been doing well this season, with a 42” mid mountain and 62” upper mountain base. For those not up to speed, Big Sky and Moonlight Basin […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | January 30, 2014 0 Comments
Big Sky,MT & Moonlight Basin, MT Combine to Form “Largest Ski Resort in USA” Written By Shredder Gnarborough Boyne USA and CrossHarbor Financial Enter deal to acquire assets of Moonlight Basin Resort, creating largest ski resort in America. In a press release yesterday Moonlight Basin announced a pending sale agreement between CrossHarbor and Boyne USA. Yesterday’s press release (see below) marks the beginning of a new chapter for this resort, as Boyne USA in […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 15, 2013 6 Comments
Beartooth Basin, MT to Close This Weekend “We’re still holding snow in the Basin. However the warm temps and rain are starting to deplete our supply…. This will be our LAST weekend in operation of 2013. We still have one park jump and rail up, and the steeps are skiing great! Come get some while the snow lasts!” – Beartooth Basin Beartooth generally stays open into early/mid-July. […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2013 1 Comment
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