North Carolina Bill Proposes Criminal Penalties for Ski Pass Fraud and Hit-and-Runs A proposed North Carolina ski pass law would make fraudulent pass use a criminal misdemeanor and cap resort injury claims at $1 million, according to WUNC News reporting on April 28. According to WUNC News, the bill aims to modernize safety standards while addressing the financial risks faced by the state’s mountain operators. The proposed regulations, introduced in an N.C. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 4, 2026 0 Comments
Think the South Can’t Ski? Hatley Pointe’s 2025-26 Upgrades Might Change Your Mind About North Carolina Skiing Hatley Pointe is going into its second season under new ownership with new terrain and upgrades for the 2025-26 season that skiers and snowboarders should be excited about. The ski area is located in western North Carolina and wants to establish itself as the place to ski and snowboard in the Southeast. Hatley Pointe, nestled in the shadow of Big Bald Mountain, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 28, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Lightning Sparks Devastating Fire at Beech Mountain Resort, NC A fire sparked by a lightning strike destroyed multiple condominiums at the Snow Tree Villas on Beech Mountain, North Carolina, early Sunday morning. The fire began around 5:30 a.m. and quickly engulfed at least three units and two vehicles, including a Jeep, at the popular ski resort. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire originated from a lightning bolt striking a balcony […] Fire Firebrains | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
Sugar Mountain Resort, NC, to Host Memorial Cup on March 2, Raising Funds for Cancer Sugar Mountain Resort, North Carolina, will host the Richard T. Trundy Memorial Sugar Cup competition on March 2. The competition is held as a NASTAR giant slalom competition, for participants with an intermediate or above ability level. One hundred percent of the entry fees goes to the American Cancer Society in memory of Sugar Mountain’s former director of operations, Richard […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, NC, Shapes a Smoother Guest Experience and Aims to Build a Snowier Future Heading into the 2023-24 winter season, skiers and snowboarders visiting Sugar Mountain Resort in North Carolina can expect to experience a smoother and more convenient equipment rental process. In partnership with Wintersteiger, an online equipment rental sign-up system along with newly installed touchscreen kiosk stations are expected to streamline the guest’s experience. Related: 2023-24 El Niño Outlook: What Are the […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 2 Hospitalized at Beech Mountain, NC, After Water Line Violently Sprays Skiers on Chairlift View this post on Instagram [Updated January 11, 2022] According to Beech Mountain officials, two people were hospitalized after being sprayed with cold water on Friday, January 7, after a water line appeared to break at Beech Mountain Ski Resort in North Carolina. Tim Williams took video of the incident and shared it with local news outlets, capturing the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2022 1 Comment
Does Obesity in U.S. Cities Correlate with Their Proximity to Ski Resorts? This week, Wallethub.com published its findings on 2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In the report, Wallethub listed the top 100 most populated metro areas in the United States and ranked them based on 19 categories that they determined indicate weight-related problems. Some of these categories include the highest percentage of obese adults, the highest percentage of […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Florida Man Dies Sledding After Hours at Resort A Florida man was killed last Friday night, Jan. 31. at Sugar Mountain Resort in North Carolina after sledding at the resort after it had closed. The man, 53, was apparently riding on a plastic disk when he hit a snowmaking machine and was killed by blunt force trauma, Sugar Mountain Police Chief David Henson said. Related: Heli-Ski Expert Nicolas […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 6, 2020 0 Comments
Hurricane Florence to Impact 20-Million People When it Hits the Carolinas on Thursday Hurricane Florence is beginning to strengthen again this morning after some fluctuations occurred overnight. It currently maintains a Category 4 strength, but that could intensify, and is expected to make landfall late afternoon Thursday with sustained winds of 140 mph. Hurricane warnings have already been issued for coastal areas of North Carolina and parts of South Carolina coast. Florence is […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 12, 2018 0 Comments
Nothing to See Here… Just an Alligator Chillin’ in the Ice The recent ‘bomb cyclone‘ across the east has left many trying to survive the cold, including southern alligators. The cold-blooded reptiles cannot generate their own body heat, but they can regulate it by changing their environment in a system called brumation. The creatures lower their body temperature and metabolism so they can survive. This essentially allows them to be frozen […] Steven Agar | January 9, 2018 1 Comment
2 Mountain Bikers Robbed of Bike at Gunpoint in Pisgah National Forest, NC | Manhunt For Suspect Ongoing A gunman, Phillip Michael Stroupe III, held up two mountain bikers at gunpoint in Pisgah National Forest, NC on Saturday and stole their bike, according to the Transylvania Times. These two bikers were riding up Forest Road 477 when they heard sirens for 10 minutes before they heard and saw a fast moving car pass them. The driver then stopped […] Biking CycleBrains | July 24, 2017 1 Comment
Industry News
Fire
Brains
Weather
Biking