Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Great Start to a Great Season Report from November 30-December 1 Mammoth Mountain, California, has seen one of the heaviest snowfalls in over a decade. The conditions look great, with a thick, heavy, “Sierra cement” base and pockets of powder everywhere. Mammoth, known for its outstandingly long seasons, has just had a great kickoff to the season with a base of about 39 inches and more […] Conditions Report Elise Chou | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Statement From Australian Ski Areas Association Reveals They’re Still Hopefully for 2020 Winter Season A statement from the Australian Ski Areas Association reveals while facing the largest challenge in its history, they are still hopeful for the upcoming season, whatever form it may take. Resorts in Australia are preparing as normal for the season, but will only proceed with the blessing of the government and health authorities. Snow has begun falling on ski areas, reminding […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
The Top 16 Biggest Snowfall Totals in North America Season-to-Date What a season it has been already! Mt. Baker has already broken 500″ of snow this season and Snowbird, Alta, and Jackson Hole are all neck-and-neck, well above 400″. Meanwhile, ski resorts in BC are have been getting dumped on. The best part is, there are still a few months of ski season left to go! Check out the resorts […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 21 Comments
How Climate Change Will Affect Skiing Researchers decided to project the consequences of climate change on ski season by using US resorts as a case study. The effects, however, will be felt worldwide. Ski season is going to be shorter everywhere. Higher elevations will be especially important as trends continue, but all resorts will likely have to increase their reliance on snowmaking machines: but even these require […] Conditions Report Sydney Stephens | December 14, 2018 13 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Scheduled to OPEN this Friday The one and only Squaw Valley USA is scheduled to open for the winter season this Friday the 16th. Despite warm temperatures throughout the day and no help from mother nature in Lake Tahoe, the cold temperatures at night have allowed Squaw’s hard-working snowmaking team the ability to make snow at all elevations of the resort. Artificial snow currently lays […] Conditions Report Alex K | November 15, 2018 2 Comments
7 Cheap Ways to Make the Most of Your Ski Season It’s that time of year again when ski bums all over the country are itching to get back on the slopes but dreading the costs that come with it. Not only are the passes and equipment enough of a dent in a bank account, but that’s not considering trips to new mountains, flights, or lessons. Unfortunately, skiing is one of […] Kristen Strom | October 4, 2018 0 Comments
Despite Lack of Snowfall, Utah has their Sixth-Best Season Despite the limited amount of snowfall, this season, Utah ski areas announced it was their sixth-best season in terms of visitors. Visitors for the season added up to 4,145,321. Down almost 10% from last seasons record-breaking year. Unfortunately this year, the annual snowfall was down in most regions across the United States, with Utah only receiving only 60% of the […] Industry News Kristen Strom | June 30, 2018 0 Comments
Loveland and Winter Park Call it a Season Two Colorado Resorts, Loveland and Winter Park, shut down for the 2017-2018 season yesterday. Even with a below average snowpack this season it’s the second time in three years Winter Park has spun the lifts into May. Statewide, Colorado recorded its third driest winter on record, with the southern regions seeing as little as 30% of their average snowpack. After […] Conditions Report Mike Lavery | May 7, 2018 0 Comments
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