The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season A daily lift ticket exceeded $200 at ten ski areas during peak season last year, with one resort charging $249. Two hundred and forty-nine bucks! Last season, only the top three exceeded $200. A psychological barrier has been passed. Related: Dissecting the $200+ Lift Ticket Skiing isn’t a cheap sport, but it is something we all love to do—and most of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 10, 2022 30 Comments
40-Feet of Snow Fell in 5-Days in Lebanon in 2012 Lebanon got forty FEET of snow in five days in February 2012. 480″. More than 90% of US ski resorts get in a whole season. Related: The Top Snowfall Events in Recorded History: That officially qualifies as a lot of snow in a short period. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Lebanon comes from the […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 9, 2022 2 Comments
The Top 10 Colleges For Ski Buffs According to thebestcolleges.org, there are tons of colleges that provide skiing and snowboarding options for their students, but this list includes the best of the best. Everyone knows that you shouldn’t go to a college without a nearby ski area, so this list will reassure your options. It’s that time of year when high school seniors are deciding which college […] Industry News Chris Wallner | May 3, 2022 32 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mt. Hood Meadows, OR One of the most iconic peaks in the Cascade Mountain Range is Mt. Hood, which stands at 11,249 feet and is the tallest peak in Oregon. Nestled around this stratovolcano are four ski areas, including my personal favorite, Mt. Hood Meadows. Mt. Hood Meadows is known for having the most varied and exciting terrain in the Pacific Northwest. It […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 13, 2022 0 Comments
Top 5 Powder Stashes at Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort Sugar Bowl Resort sits atop Donner Summit, CA, and is notorious for its deep snowpack and scenic vistas. It is also home to some of my favorite powder stashes of all time. The resort consists of four peaks, each with its own unique zones. A powder day at Sugar Bowl means touring the resort […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | March 29, 2022 1 Comment
The 6 Best Spring Skiing Resorts in North America: Spring skiing is a sacred activity in North America. The seriousness of winter was gradually worn away as skier’s and rider’s furrowed brows soften due to playful spring snow conditions, the skin of members of the opposite sex, and strong alcoholic beverages. In North American ski towns, spring is about renewal, alternate activities, goofy costumes, snowller blades, hot tubs, and live music. Many ski resort offer some sort of combination of the above mention sacred springtime activities but only a few offer up the whole enchilada. These are the chosen ones: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2022 4 Comments
Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is the Ultimate Hidden Gem of North America When it comes to hidden gems, it’s always hard to decide whether to keep them closely guarded or share the wealth. Today we’re choosing to spill all the info about one of our favorite lesser-known spots: Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. Skiing in Alaska is already a dream for many, but skiing at Eaglecrest also […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | March 16, 2022 1 Comment
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