The 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the United States It’s no secret that a large number of ski towns across the United States are exorbitantly expensive. Many of these towns have become increasingly costly as time has gone on and cost more than a pretty penny to travel to in 2023. For better or worse, it does not appear that this trend isn’t going to go away anytime soon. We […] Matt Scribner | August 30, 2023 16 Comments
Shaun White Teams Up With Utah Whiskey Distillery to Save the American West From Climate Change Three-time Olympic gold medalist and professional snowboarder Shaun White has experienced some of the most exceptional trails, slopes, waves, and views the West has to offer. Over the years, he’s also witnessed firsthand the impact climate change has had on these places, with rising temperatures and melting snowpacks increasingly posing a threat. Today, High West, the Park City-based whiskey distillery, […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 30, 2023 0 Comments
Park City Mountain, UT, Announces Opening Date for its 60th Winter Season PARK CITY, Utah – Aug. 16, 2023 – Park City Mountain is excited to announce its target opening date for the 2023-24 winter season will be Friday, Nov. 17, at both Park City Mountain Village and Canyons Village. The resort will be celebrating its 60th anniversary this season with signature events, concerts and art installations. With more than 300 runs, […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 16, 2023 0 Comments
Almost 80% of Homes in Park City, UT, Are Vacant Or Not Owner Occupied The affordable housing shortage in ski towns is widespread and has been well documented. In mountain resort towns across the country, this crisis is causing employee shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the soul of a ski town’s true identity and culture. Related: Investigating the Ski Town Housing Shortage Park City, UT, is no exception to this quandary. The average […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 24, 2023 0 Comments
Canyons Village, UT, Parking Will Remain Free Next Year According to a report by KPCW, the Cabriolet parking lot at Canyons Village in Park City, UT, will remain free for the upcoming winter season of 2023/24, and no reservations will be required. However, paid parking reservations of $25 will still be necessary in the Mountain Village base area from December 15 to April 7. Advance reservations are required seven […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
How Utah Ski Resorts Are Dealing With Increasing Demand The 2022-2023 ski season in Utah has been one of the most memorable seasons since skiing began here in the late-1930s. As many know, Utah ski resorts received record-breaking snowfall and unseasonably cold temperatures last winter. However, some might not be aware of the massive crowds that have flocked to Utah this past season. According to Ski Utah, 7.1 million […] Ian McIsaac | June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Plans New $27 Million 10-Person Gondola at Canyons Village, UT In collaboration with Vail Resorts, the owner of Park City Mountain, Canyons Village has recently sealed a development agreement to construct a cutting-edge 10-person gondola. The agreement, signed by the board of trustees of the Canyons Village Management Association (CVMA), marks an important step towards enhancing the mountain experience for visitors. Dubbed the Sunrise Gondola, this state-of-the-art addition will replace […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 21, 2023 1 Comment
Today is the Final Day to Buy Your Epic Australia Pass Friendly reminder to all our Australian readers: The Epic Australia Pass sale will end tonight, June 21, 2023. With fresh snow on the ground and more in the forecast, Australian ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria are getting ready to open new lifts and terrain. Rumour has it the Leichhardt chair is opening in Perisher today. So don’t […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
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