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 – The votes are in, and North Conway, New Hampshire, tops the list for “Best Ski Town” in USA TODAY 10BEST’s 2024 Readers’ 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, “We 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, “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
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