Big Sky Resort, MT, Pioneers Transition to Using Vegetable Oil as Replacement for Fossil Fuels In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable operations, Big Sky Resort in Montana is proud to announce the resort’s transition to a cleaner and better-performing fuel: 99% renewable diesel. Renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), serves as a drop-in replacement for conventional petroleum diesel without requiring any engine modifications. Renewable diesel is derived from agricultural byproducts, such as […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Loveland Ski Area, CO, Fires Up Snowguns Loveland Ski Area, CO, is getting ready to take advantage of the falling temperatures by getting its snowguns ready to start firing. Loveland aims to open in mid-October and will begin snowmaking for real in 12-days. Ready, Test, Go! The Loveland Trail Maintenance team conducted tests on all the snowguns today, in preparation for the upcoming 2023/24 season. Loveland hopes […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Levi Ski Resort, Finland, Receives First Snow of the Season Levi Ski Resort in Finland has recorded the first snow of the 23/24 season. The resort is located close to the Arctic Circle and is as such fairly snow-proof. Each year the resort stores the spring snow over the summer, a practice referred to as ‘snow farming’, to guarantee an early October season opening. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, “Snow Farming:” […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Charlotte’s Pass, Australia, Announcing Closure The Australian ski resort Charlotte Pass, which can only be reached in winter by over-snow from Perisher Valley, has announced today that their last day of operations will be tomorrow, Thursday, September 21, 2023. This leaves Perisher Ski Resort as the only resort still operating in the entire co7ntry. Victorian resorts are all closed and neighbouring Thredbo Ski Resort announced […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Abandoned Ski Resort in Pennsylvania Planning to Reopen There is something special about small ski resorts that resonates with people who visit them for their vibes, characters, and histories. There are a lot of smaller resorts throughout the country where skiers can relax and are not overwhelmed with the noise and crowds at larger resorts. Thousands of skiers call these resorts their hometown mountains and have been skiing […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Selling Off Lengths of Haul Rope From Legendary Pallavicini Chair In addition to auctioning the last two Pallavicini ‘Pali’ chairs, Arapahoe Basin, CO, will also offer sections of the Pali haul rope for purchase. The new lift opened on December 20th, 2020. The haul rope will be sold in 3-foot pieces for $20. Additional pieces will be sold for $2 per foot. Whether you’re interested in creating a work of […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Making Family Skiing More Affordable: New Teen and Parent Passes Join Colorado Ski Country USA Kids’ Ski Passport Ski More, Spend Less: CSCUSA Passes Give You More Mountains for Your Money Calling all families who want to ski or snowboard together this season: Colorado Ski Country USA now has a pass for teens and parents, along with the fan-favorite kids’ Ski Passport for students in grades 3-6. The Gems Teen Pass and Gems Parent Pass are perfect for […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Town Council Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million to Vail Resorts for Booth Heights Parcel Eagle County District Court’s three-person commission ruled on Monday that the town of Vail in Colorado must pay Vail Resorts $17.5 million to acquire the 23-acre Booth Heights parcel in East Vail. The decision comes after years of contentious debate between the town and Vail Resorts, initially revolving around an affordable housing project the resort company had planned for its […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
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