[MAP] Every Ski Area on U.S. Forest Service Land You might have to do some squinting, but above is a graphic of every ski area operating on U.S. Forest Service Land. Is your home mountain on USFS land? Related: Topographic Ski Maps: A New Way of Tracking Resort Days Brains SnowBrains | August 9, 2022 1 Comment
The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction? We’ve all had those days: The snow report is claiming an epic dump, but on the hill, it skis like only a few inches. What the heck? Is the snow report just a total lie? A publication in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics decided to have a closer look. Snow reporting is a challenging process. Things like elevation, wind, and aspect can […] Brains Mike Lavery | November 12, 2021 11 Comments
The Alta, UT Parking Issue: Discussing Possible Parking Scenarios for Next Ski Season This article was originally published by Alta Ski Area POSSIBLE PARKING SCENARIOS FOR NEXT SKI SEASON Alta Ski Lifts (ASL) has developed and maintains parking lots within its special use permit with the US Forest Service for ski area customers and operational purposes. Over the years, ASL has allowed use of these parking areas by non-ski area visitors, such as […] Industry News Guest Author | March 9, 2021 5 Comments
Beaver Mountain, UT Report: Mini-Powder Day in Paradise Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Saturday, December 12th, 2020 I was driving from Jackson, WY to Park City, UT yesterday when a flashing sign told me that I-80 west in Wyoming was closed. I took a detour around Bear Lake and ended up at the foot of Beaver Mountain, UT. Beaver Mountain Stats: 400″+ average annual snowfall […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 13, 2020 0 Comments
Standard Ski Mask is Not an Effective Face Covering, Research Says | Wear 2 and Ensure They’re Dry Have you been skiing at a resort since the pandemic started? To operate ski areas this season, there are obviously a ton of regulations put in place to keep people safe. As we all know, one of these regulations is to wear a facial covering. Research is showing that your standard ski mask you wear anyways is not quite enough. […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 4, 2020 0 Comments
For Sale: Vermont Ski Area Hits the Market for Less Than $2-Million This is your chance to own over 600-acres of Vermont paradise. The former Birdseye Mountain Ski Resort, located in Castleton, VT was last operational in 1967 but is looking for a new lease of life. For less than $2-million this old ski area could be yours. Related: FOR SALE: Spout Springs Ski Area, OR Could Be Yours for Just $1.25-Million […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Famous Glacier in the Italian Dolomites Melting Fast Marmolada glacier may not last long enough to see 2030. The highest peak in the Italian Dolomites, Marmolada, stands at 10,968 feet and contains one of Italy’s most famous glaciers. The area played a pivotal role in World War I, as it became the line of control between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. However, due to the ongoing effects of climate […] Taylor Stephan | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
National Ski Areas Association Releases Guide for Safe Winter Recreation Practices During COVID-19 Pandemic This information originally appeared on NSAA.org and can be read in full by clicking here. Ski season will be weird this year — this we all know. That’s why the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has provided a detailed guide of the best practices to engage in at the ski area this winter when it comes to recreating safely and […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 31, 2020 0 Comments
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