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
Arapahoe Basin, CO Will Reopen on Wednesday, May 27th 2020 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (@arapahoe_basin) Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado just announced that they will be reopening on Wednesday, May 27th 2020. They are going to stay open as long as they can and have not announced a closing date yet. “We have been given an extraordinary opportunity. We need […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Areas Reopen in Norway Select few ski areas in Norway are watchfully spinning their lifts again as ski areas shut down because of coronavirus concerns begin to reopen. However, they’re not exactly operating like before the pandemic. RELATED: FONNA Glacier Summer Ski Area in Norway Will Open for the Season on May 1st With 40-Foot Base Norwegian ski areas are reopening with new, strict […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2020 0 Comments
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