North America’s Fastest Six-Person Chairlift Debuts on Big Sky Resort’s Opening Day SnowBrains | November 26, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Germany’s Ski Resort That’s Covered in Sand Monte Kaolino, located in Hirschau, Germany, is unlike any other ski resort in the world. Only at Monte Kaolino can athletes shred up a slope full of sand instead of snow. Because of its unique material, Monte Kaolino attracts tourists mainly in the summer months. Although the material and season are unusual, the 360-foot slope uses a chair lift that […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 26, 2021 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel in California Sold At the base of Heavenly Ski Resort, South Lake Tahoe in California lays the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. This resort that opened in 1991 was recently sold and will be under new management. The resort was bought last month by Sodalite Tahoe Hotel LLC, according to The Mercury News. It was sold for $86.61 million. Although Sodalite Tahoe Hotel LLC […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 25, 2021 0 Comments
Skier Airlifted From Brighton Resort, UT, in Extremely Critical Condition Following Accident in Snowmaking Area A 61-year-old man skiing with his son was airlifted to hospital in an extremely critical condition yesterday after an accident at Brighton Ski Resort, UT. The pair were skiing at 9:30 am in the White Snake area by the Snake Creek run where the resort was making snow. Related: Utah’s Ski Season is Up and Running. Finally. The man hit […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2021 0 Comments
James Niehues Releases Utah Trail Map Collection to Raise Funds for National Ability Center After recently announcing retirement in October, James Niehues, the author behind the trail maps at most major ski areas, is releasing another collection of original works. Related: The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC James Niehues began painting aerial views in 1986 and produced his first trail map […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Utah Attorney Embezzles Millions from McConkey Family Last Thursday, Salt Lake City attorney, Calvin Curtis, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering millions from Glenn McConkey and at least 22 other clients. Glenn McConkey, the mother of the late famous extreme skier Shane McConkey who died during a ski-base jumping accident, suffers from severe Alzheimers and dementia. The family hired Calvin Curtis in 2008 to help […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | November 24, 2021 1 Comment
These Are the 17 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Thanksgiving It’s been a spotty start to this winter in terms of snowfall and in turn the snowpack. Decent early season snow allowed Colorado resorts to open ahead of everyone else. This was followed by a huge storm that brought over three feet of snow to California, allowing three resorts to open––two of which then closed due to rising temperatures. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2021 3 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Opens for the Season Tomorrow Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to open lifts to skiers and riders on Thanksgiving Day. This Thursday’s Nov. 25, 2021, opening officially kicks off the winter season, offering 137 days of skiing and riding through closing day on Apr. 10, 2022. Related: There Are 50+ Resorts Open in North America This Thanksgiving Week As JHMR’s chairs begin to spin […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
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