Gunstock Mountain, NH, Report: Night Skiing During Glow and Throw Report from Saturday, January 11, 2025 Glow and Throw Last Saturday, Gunstock Mountain in New Hampshire hosted Glow and Throw, a glowstick-themed night terrain park competition that brought together local skiers and snowboarders. The event occurred at the Pistol lift’s base, where the mountainโs terrain park crew had created a hike-to rail jam specifically for the competition. Participants showcased their […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Hypothermic Hiker With Frozen Limbs Lucky to Be Rescued From Deep Snow At 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, Conservation Officers were informed of a hiker in distress just below the summit of Little Haystack on Franconia Ridge in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The solo hiker had contacted NH 911 and reported that his limbs were frozen, he was hypothermic, and he could no longer move through the several feet […] SnowBrains | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
Unprepared Hiker Faces Rescue Bill After Mount Washington, NH, Altercation An ill-prepared hiker from Virginia sparked controversy on Mount Washington Tuesday, leading to a rescue operation and potential financial consequences. Tristan James Murrin, 27, of Virginia Beach, found himself in hot water after forcing his way into a State Park Sno-Cat vehicle at the summit and refusing to leave. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials reported that Murrin had been […] SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 1 Comment
North Conway, NH, Beats Industry Giants to USA Today’s “Best Ski Town” Award NORTH CONWAY, NH โ The votes are in, and North Conway, New Hampshire, tops the list for โBest Ski Townโ in USA TODAY 10BESTโs 2024 Readersโ Choice Award. Related: Snowbasin, UT, Voted Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today Executive Director Michelle Cruz of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce shared, โWe are so proud to be […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Film Review: “Mountains Not for Profit” Reminds Us What Skiing Can Be Where did you learn how to ski? The answer to that question is likely not a ski resort most skiers and riders in North America would recognize the name of. It probably wasn’t Stowe, Whistler, or Mammoth. Instead, it was probably a little ski area close to where you lived that was easy and affordable to go to. Those areas, […] Movie Trailer Liam Abbott | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
New General Manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, Announced After 4-Month Search Following a four-month national search to replace retiring President and General Manager Tom Day, the Gunstock Area Commission (GAC) announced today they have selected Robert Drake for the position beginning August 5, 2024. GAC Chair Doug Lambert announced, โRobertโs love of skiing, his well-rounded business background in and outside of the industry, and his community-oriented perspective make him a natural […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 11, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wildcat Mountain, NHโEpic Views With a Side of Skiing Nestled in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, right next to Mount Washington, Wildcat Mountain is a lesser-known gem of a mountain. Rich in history, the small resort has earned its spot among other New England ski resorts. Wildcat is located in Gorham, about 30 minutes from the nearest sizable town, North Conway. It is also around 2 […] Jake Benton | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Unprepared Hikers Require Rescue on Flume Slide Trail, One of The White Mountains’ Most Difficult Trails At around 9:00 p.m. on May 11, 2024, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department was notified of a group of hikers on the Flume Slide Trail who called for help. The group was approximately three miles from the Liberty Springs Trailhead at the Franconia Notch State Park Bike Path. They were descending the Flume Slide Trail but could no […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2024 0 Comments