Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Starts 2024-25 Season on November 8 Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, will be the first Tahoe area resort to kick off the 2024-25 winter season when it opens Friday, November 8. Early season snow, ideal temperatures that have allowed the resort to fire up its extensive snowmaking system, and the fact that Mount Rose has the highest base area elevation at 8,260 feet have all contributed […] Industry News Press Release | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Navigating the Chaos: The White Ribbon of Death You either love it or hate it. The snowy strip of snowsport survivalism. The pitiful path of piss-drunk plankers. The frozen freeway of flailing fools. The White Ribbon of Death! Some see it as a trap to be avoided at all costs. Some see it as a chaotic opportunity to start their season before most others. In my opinion, the […] Jon Roubik | November 1, 2024 2 Comments
Lee Canyon, NV, Opens Saturday, November 2, With First-Ever Dual Ski/Snowboarding and Mountain Biking Seasons LAS VEGAS (OCT. 31, 2024) Lee Canyon will open for its 2024-25 winter season on Saturday, November 2. The Rabbit Peak chairlift that serves the resort’s beginner terrain will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. After record heat this summer in Las Vegas, Lee Canyon will be one of the first five ski resorts in the western U.S. to open this […] Industry News Press Release | November 1, 2024 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Kicks Off 2024-25 Winter Season on November 2 This morning, October 31, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, announced that it will open for the 2024-25 winter season on Saturday, November 2. Arapahoe Basin will open for the upcoming winter season and targets being the last to close, offering guests one of the longest seasons in Colorado. “Every winter at The Basin brings something new. But this season, it’s […] Industry News Press Release | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
Sunday River, ME, Opens Today for Skiing and Riding Sunday River in Maine will open its slopes for a special Halloween ski day today, October 31. This event is exclusively available to New England Passholders, Ikon and Mountain Collective Passholders, and Ticket Pack holders. In an announcement on its website, Sunday River credited the “extra treat for your Halloween” to the dedicated efforts of its snowmaking team, who’ve “really […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
2 Non-Glacial Resorts in the Northern Hemisphere Are Now Open for the Season We’re officially into fall, and we’ve had dustings of snow at ski resorts across North America, whetting our appetite for winter. The days are getting shorter and colder, and the countdown to opening day is now on. Related: Which European Ski Resorts are Opening in October? In Finland, they haven’t had to wait as long. Levi, the nation’s largest ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments
Opening Day for Northern Hemisphere Ski Season is 4 Days Away Ruka and Levi ski areas have set October 4 as their opening day for the 2024-25 winter season. This marks the start of the northern hemisphere non-glacial ski season, which is four days away. Ruka and Levi are typically the first non-glacier ski resorts to open in the Northern Hemisphere. Ruka’s ski season lasts more than 200 days, making it […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 30, 2024 0 Comments
2024/25 Opening Dates for Ikon Pass Resorts As winter approaches, Ikon Pass holders may be eagerly anticipating the opening dates of the mega-pass destination resorts. From the towering peaks of the Rockies to the scenic trails of the East Coast, Ikon Pass holders can begin planning their perfect getaway. With a wide array of world-class resorts in the portfolio, knowing when the lifts will start spinning is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2024 0 Comments
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