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, “Robert’s 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, NH—Epic 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
Section of Tuckerman Ravine, NH, Closed Due to ‘Magnitude of Crevasses’ As spring weather brings more outdoor enthusiasts to the White Mountains, New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has announced the closure of a section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail due to dangerous conditions. Related: VIDEO: Tomahawks, Sedan-Sized Ice Fall, and Deep Crevasse | Welcome to Tuckerman Ravine, NH, in April The closure extends from Lunch Rocks to the top of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
The New England Ski Museum — A Quaint Stop For Your Next Trip to New Hampshire Anyone who has grown up skiing in New England knows that this area of America has some of the richest and most diverse history that the sport has to offer in the United States. From local mom-and-pop ski areas to the iconic mountains that dominate the Northeast ski landscape today, there is so much to learn and appreciate about skiing […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 21, 2024 0 Comments
’24/’25 Season Passes for Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, are on Sale Now Season passes for the 2024/2025 winter season for Gunstock Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, are now on sale. Skiers and snowboarders can get the greatest value and lowest price on next winter’s lift access by purchasing their season pass before prices increase on May 1. Gunstock offers season pass options to suit every skier and snowboarder: Winter Prime, valid every day […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Waterville Valley, NH, Report: A Deceivingly Small Family Oriented Gem Report from Friday, February 23, 2024 When most drive along New Hampshire’s I-93, they can easily recall the towering mountains of Franconia Notch State Park or the popular New England escape destination of Lincoln. Yet just 20 minutes off exit 28 lies the town and ski resort of Waterville Valley, the birthplace of freestyle skiing but nowadays known more for […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Cannon Mountain, NH, Report: Skiing the Living Legend with Legendary Views Report from Thursday, February 21st – 22nd For many years since childhood, I have often driven down the I-93 from Quebec towards Boston and have always been impressed by Franconia Notch State Park. On the park’s northern edge, in perfect view from the highway, lies Cannon Mountain, a beast of an East Coast resort that rises to an impressive 4,080′ […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
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