Denver Sees One of its Longest Stretches Without Snow in Recorded History Denver is famous for its snowy mountain back drop, world class skiing and as a starting point for any type of winter fun you can ask for. However, the mile high city has yet to experience any winter weather yet as of November 10, 2025. The last recorded snowfall of the season was April 18, meaning that the city has […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | November 11, 2025 0 Comments
Snoqualmie Pass, WA, Sees Earliest Snowfall In Years Washington’s Snoqualmie Pass, sitting at a peak elevation of 3,022 feet, saw its first measurable snowfall of the season on Sunday, October 12. While it wasn’t an overwhelming amount of snow, nearly half an inch of fresh powder covered the dense pine trees of the evergreen state’s most traversed mountain pass. Any amount of snow this early in the season […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | October 16, 2025 0 Comments
Ski for Free When Flying Alaska Airlines at These Destination Resorts Alaska Airlines, the premier Seattle-based carrier serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond, has partnered with a list of well-known ski resorts to offer free lift passes when flying into select airports. The airline will provide free or discounted tickets at a variety of ski areas, from local ski areas to mega resorts and everything in between. States and provinces with […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | October 14, 2025 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Announces Kids Ski Free Week December 6-12, 2025, Across 15 North American Ski Destinations From December 6 through December 12, 2025, kids will get up to seven free lift tickets at 15 of Alterra Mountain Company’s North American mountain destinations to use during Kids Ski Free Week. Related: Ikon Pass Offering 50% Off Friends & Family Tickets for the 2025-26 Winter Season Participating destinations include: Steamboat, Winter Park Resort and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 14, 2025 0 Comments
Pangea Collective’s 2025 Freeride Film Tour Launches Across North America Pangea Collective has announced the return of its Freeride Film Tour, a ten-stop cinematic showcase spotlighting the year’s most compelling stories in skiing and snowboarding. After a successful debut last winter, the 2025 edition expands to more cities, more voices, and more moments that capture the essence of life in the mountains. From Revelstoke to Mammoth, the tour will feature […] Industry News Brett Ploss | October 13, 2025 0 Comments
National Weather Service Issues Official La Niña Advisory for 2025-26 Winter A La Niña Advisory has been issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Thursday, meaning that La Niña conditions have been observed in the tropical Pacific Ocean and are expected to continue through the December 2025 to February 2026 timeframe. La Niña is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, compared to its opposite […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 9, 2025 0 Comments
JSX Launches Exclusive Perks for Ikon Pass Holders Including Free Baggage JSX, the award-winning Dallas-based air carrier, and Alterra Mountain Company, the premier mountain destination group behind the world-renowned Ikon Pass, yesterday announced a strategic partnership designed to deliver unparalleled perks and elevated experiences for discerning ski and snowboarding travelers. Joining Ikon Pass Peak Perks as an aviation partner, JSX will offer exclusive travel benefits for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons, […] Industry News Press Release | October 8, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Best Ski Resorts in North America According to the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards Some ski resorts are built for adrenaline junkies chasing steep lines, while others cater to families taking their first runs together. But the best resorts strike a balance of offering great terrain, welcoming villages, and that certain magic that makes a ski trip unforgettable. The top destinations in North America know how to blend world-class skiing with everything that happens […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 7, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 5 Most Difficult Jobs at a Ski Resort It takes an astounding amount of people to run a ski resort. People come from all walks of life to fill in the hundreds of positions it takes to operate a ski resort, year after year. From ski patrol, lift operations, food and beverage, to everything in between, each job has its advantages and disadvantages. However, some specific jobs stand […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | October 7, 2025 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Today Due to Forecasted 18″ of Snow Beartooth Highway (US-212) will close on Friday, October 3, at noon due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow. This is the first time the pass has closed this fall. “Temporary CLOSURE of BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY — US212 (Beartooth Highway/Beartooth Pass) will close Friday October 3rd at Noon. Currently, there is […] Weather SnowBrains | October 3, 2025 0 Comments
Whittier, AK: The Town That Lives Almost Completely in a Single Apartment Building Tucked away deep in the Chugach Mountains, about 60 miles from Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage, is the unbelievable town of Whittier. Originally a secret military installation created by the U.S. military, Whittier saw its heyday during World War II and the Cold War due to its strategic location near by both Japan and Russia. After the Cold War, the […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | September 30, 2025 0 Comments
Important Things to Know Before Moving to a Ski Town Moving to a ski town can be one of the most exhilarating things a person who enjoys winter can do in life at any age. The crisp mountain air, opportunities for fresh tracks when the rest of the world is still trying to make their way into town in the morning on a powder day, and the ability to get […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | September 8, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Right To Your Front Door at this Newly Listed $5.9 Million Home at Whitefish, MT Located in Sapphire Summit, one of Montana’s most luxurious neighborhoods, this skier’s dream home offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and rustic charm. This opulent new-build cabin, constructed by Bear Mountain Builders, boasts an impressive contemporary style with 5,098 square feet of living space and two expansive outdoor relaxation areas. With four bedrooms and six bathrooms, this charming home […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | September 7, 2025 0 Comments
Base Jumper Dies After 6,000-Foot Jump Off Washington’s Mount Baring A 40-year-old base jumper has died after a 6,000 foot jump from a Cascade peak in Washington. The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on August 19 at Mount Baring, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release dated August 29. The deceased was jumping with a fellow base jumper when the accident happened. After witnessing the 40-year-old […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2025 3 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Receives Dark Sky Certification The town of Breckenridge, Colorado, has officially been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International as of August 2025. A Dark Sky certification shows a town’s commitment to light pollution reduction in order for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky. Breckenridge’s efforts to reduce light pollution date back to 2007, when it […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | September 1, 2025 4 Comments
Southwest Airlines Announces New Ski Routes for the Upcoming 2025-26 Season Nationwide carrier Southwest Airlines has announced new, ski-oriented destinations for the upcoming winter of 2025-26. New destinations will include cities both in the Pacific Northwest and the Intermountain West. The city of origin that will benefit the most from the new additions is sunny San Diego, California. The San Diego International Airport (SAN) is currently undergoing a major 3.8 billion […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 20, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bohemia Adds Lake Tahoe’s Diamond Peak to Season Pass Lineup Michigan’s Mt. Bohemia has recently formed a partnership with Diamond Peak Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of Nevada. Bohemia passholders from Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa will get one free lift ticket for the upcoming winter. The announcement has generated excitement among extreme skiing enthusiasts, as both Mt. Bohemia and Diamond Peak are known for their […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 5, 2025 0 Comments
Best Ski Towns in North America to Visit if You’re Not Skiing or Snowboarding Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and nightlife to spas, festivals, and art galleries, and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off-slope activities year-round. From coast to coast, the continent […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2025 0 Comments
Summit County Launches Affordable Housing Project for Colorado’s Essential Workers The Town of Frisco, Colorado, is partnering with the  National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHPF) on two significant affordable housing projects at 602 Galena Street and 101 West Main Street. These developments are designed to address the severe shortage of housing for essential workers and low and middle-income families in the notoriously expensive area. The project is a direct response to […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 31, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Places to Live for the Most Powder Days in the United States The thrill of powder days lures skiers and riders alike to unlikely locations across the globe in search of that sweet white gold that falls from the sky. So, if scanning the forecast for powder days is your thing, it might be worth looking into real estate in some of these towns. The following five cities are located within an […] Brains Tyler Hatch | July 29, 2025 0 Comments