Steamboat, CO, Report: Finally Some Snow! Report from January 20, 2024 The Mountain Steamboat is located about three and a half hours from Denver. On IKON boasting 3,668 vertical feet, 2,965 acres and 18 lifts, there is a lot to explore. Skiing We started the morning leaving from Denver around 4:30am to park by 8am. Since Steamboat is a few hours farther than I-70 resorts, we […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
The 11 Most Anticipated Upgrades and Expansions Coming to North American Ski Resorts This Season and Beyond Two consecutive seasons of record skier visits signal that the U.S. ski industry is healthy and that the demand for outdoor recreation is strong. To keep up with the demand, many ski areas are improving, upgrading, and expanding their operations. The thought of faster and bigger lifts, new terrain to explore, and an overall enhanced experience only makes snow enthusiasts […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY To See $20 Million Upgrade Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Get set to see big changes at Grand Targhee. Ranked among the West’s Top 30 resorts by SKI Magazine, the classically vibe-tastic Targhee is hard at work on a ‘honey do’ list of $20 million proportion. Upgrades include new (and much needed) employee housing, a sprawling mountain ops facility, lodge renovations, a well-timed […] Industry News Paulie | June 7, 2021 0 Comments
Salt Lake City, UT New Airport Catering to Traveling Skiers Attention skiers and snowboarders looking to chase bottomless powder: the Salt Lake City International Airport is revamping their entire complex with traveling snow seekers in mind. The $4.1 billion reconstructions, complete with a new baggage system, terminal, and two new concourses, will not only expand one of the country’s busiest transit hubs but will also cater to the likes of […] Industry News Emily Crofton | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
Snowbasin Resort, UT Enhances Needles Lodge With New Full-Service Bar Called ‘The Overlook’ Snowbasin Resort, UT is pleased to announce dining improvements at Needles Lodge with the addition of โThe Overlook,โ a new full-service bar, and renovations to the lodge servery. The updated servery will debut with a limited preview this Saturday in advance of full-service operations kicking-off with the 2020-21 winter season on Wednesday, November 25th. The new servery reflects many of […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 21, 2020 0 Comments
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Who’s Ready for FASTER Accessed Terrain At Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA? Just when we thought Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows couldn’t get any better, a brand new chairlift will grant skiers and riders quicker access to even more dreamy pow lines. The Treeline Cirque, a $10 million detachable, high-speed quad, will transport skiers and riders from the base area to Sherwood ridge in a total of five minutes, where the journey once […] Industry News Emily Crofton | November 14, 2019 6 Comments
Marker Drops New Duke PT Hybrid-Touring Binding The Duke PT is Marker’s latest hybrid-freeski binding with a convertible toepiece that allows for both pintech touring capabilities and alpine-certified downhill skiing. The Duke PT will rival similar products from binding manufacturers like Salomon, Atomic, and Armada. Developed in cooperation with Marker’s freeride athletes, the binding is being offered in both a 12 and 16 DIN variation. Related: The […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 0 Comments