Crystal Mountain, WA, Extends Ski Season Through Memorial Day On Saturday, Crystal Mountain announced an extension of its ski season through Memorial Day (May 26), thanks to a massive snow dump this March. “Ski season extended!” the resort shared in an Instagram post. “Thanks to the over 5 feet of snow (and counting) we’ve received this month, we are extending the ski season through Memorial Day! That’s more time […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
14,000-Foot Mt. Lindsey, CO, Reopens For Recreational Hikers After 4 Years Of Closures Mt. Lindsey, a 14,000-foot peak in Colorado near Great Sand Dunes National Park in the Sangre de Cristo Range named after the explorer and prospector Malcolm Lindsey, has been closed since 2021. This closure was brought into effect because of liability issues after a 7 million dollar settlement was required to be paid to a cyclist by the Air Force […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
The Scariest and Most Frustrating Things About Skiing Skiing is a fun and exhilarating sport that millions participate in each year. There is nothing like the feeling of skiing down a mountain with perfect snow conditions on a Blue Bird Day. Even though most people love to ski, they still have apprehensions about some things. Concerns exist about the rising cost of lift tickets, overcrowded slopes, long lift […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Big White Mountain Resort, BC, Donates to Canadian Ski Patrol Since 1982, the Canadian Ski Patrol—Ogopogo Zone (CSPOZ) has been a vital part of the safety and culture at Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia. What began with volunteers at Lost Mountain (now Crystal Mountain) has grown into a powerful, passionate team dedicated to keeping Big White safe and enjoyable for everyone. Related: Big White, BC, Report: A Grand […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami Claims Victory in Giant Slalom at Sun Valley, ID, World Cup Finals, While Federica Brignone Pips Alice Robinson for Crystal Globe In a thrilling Giant Slalom final at Sun Valley, Idaho, Lara Gut-Behrami walked away today, March 25, with a convincing victory after leading the field in Run 1 by 0.45 seconds. While Italy’s Federica Brignone managed to narrow the gap with the fastest Run 2 of the day to just 0.14 seconds, victory remained firmly in the Swiss ski racer’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Beartooth Basin, MT, Announces It Will Be Open This Summer For the First Time in 2 Years Beartooth Basin, Montana, has been a premier summer skiing and riding destination since 2002. The summit of the Beartooth Pass has a rich history of skiing dating back to the 1950s. Beartooth Basin offers one of the most unique skiing experiences in the country. Beartooth Basin is one of only six summer-only ski areas in the world. While some resorts […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Will The Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola Ever Get Built? In 2020, the Utah Department of Transportation announced three possible strategies to help reduce traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The proposed solutions were a cog railway or a gondola to shuttle visitors to ski resorts Alta and Snowbird or a new and improved bus system to shuttle more skiers up the canyon. The gondola was the option that was chosen […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 25, 2025 2 Comments
Mt. Norquay, AB, Offering $18.67 Lift Tickets to Celebrate Canadian Heritage Skiers and snowboarders looking for a deal and a chance to celebrate Canadian pride are in for a treat this spring. Mt. Norquay, a historic ski resort in Banff, Alberta, is inviting guests to hit the slopes for just $18.67 on April 2. This special promotion commemorates Canada’s rich history and the resort’s nearly century-long legacy as a proudly Canadian-owned […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
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