The Legendary RV Culture of Crystal Mountain, WA’s B-Lot Brought to you by Crystal Mountain, WA When you think of Crystal Mountain, WA, you probably think of the steep terrain, deep powder days, and athletes like Ingrid Backstrom, Tyler Ceccanti, Blair Habenicht, and Morgan Hebert that call this place home. What you might not think of is its community that fills the slopes and the motorhomes in Crystal’s B-Lot every weekend. Ingrid […] Chris Wallner | November 17, 2021 13 Comments
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
What You Should Consider When Planning a Ski Trip With ski season rapidly approaching, skiers are starting to think about upcoming ski trips. Ski trips can be overwhelming, so it is important to remember certain tricks when planning your next ski adventure. Picking a Resort There are several amazing mountains to visit for skiing. When considering different options, it is essential to keep in mind that the difficulty of […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 27, 2021 0 Comments
The 5 Weirdest Ski Resorts Throughout the world, there are 6,053 ski resorts. Within the thousands of resorts worldwide, there are bound to be some odd ones. With so many to choose from, what are some of the strangest ski resorts in the world? 1. Masikryong, North Korea The country this resort is located in is unusual, considering North Korea has been under dictatorship rule […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 12, 2021 4 Comments
2021-22 Winter Opening Dates for Vermont Ski Areas Vermont has battled through Burlington’s second heatwave this year but is, fortunately, preparing to open for the 2021-2022 ski season. Ski areas in Vermont have released their opening dates for this anticipated season. Killington Killington, the biggest ski resort in Vermont, plans to open its doors around mid to late October. Of course, this date relies on the weather to […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 31, 2021 0 Comments
Are You Looking To Learn How To Ski? | Here Are The Top 10 Resorts For Beginners: Taking the kids out for their first ride or getting out yourself for the first time? Learning how to ski or snowboard can be very intimidating, so don’t make it worse by getting yourself stuck on the peak of a challenging mountain. Instead, try one of these ten resorts that zrankings highlighted as the best ski resorts for beginners. Their […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 27, 2021 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season A daily lift ticket was $229 at two ski areas during peak season last year. Two-hundred-twenty-nine dollars… Lots of other ski resorts had window prices not far away from that number, either. Skiing isn’t a cheap sport but it is something we all love to do—and most of the readers on this website aren’t the kind of people who just […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 20, 2021 14 Comments
After Being Closed Last Season, Searchmont Resort, Canada, Will Open With New Features This Winter Searchmont Resort in Ontario, Canada, will open for the 2021-2022 ski season after the country experienced strict lockdowns over the past year and a half. Because of the resort being closed last season due to COVID, Searchmont was able to make many improvements such as adding lifts, replacing equipment, and adding new trails. Related: The Unknown Private Ski Hill Craze […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 18, 2021 0 Comments
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