Lech, Austria, Conditions Report: Fresh Snow and Empty Slopes Report From January 29, 2026 Lech-Zürs delivered exactly what Ski Arlberg is known to have: fresh snow, quiet slopes, world-class grooming, and some of the best lift-accessed off-piste skiing in Austria. After an overnight refresh and steady snowfall through the morning, Lech skied deep, soft, and surprisingly uncrowded, especially considering its reputation as one of Europe’s most refined ski towns. […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 3, 2026 0 Comments
Skiing the Entire Skicircus Saalbach in 3 Days: How We Did This Austrian Adventure Report From January 26–28, 2026 There are ski trips, and there are ski missions. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, collectively known as the Skicircus, is one of Austria’s largest interconnected ski regions. Over 270 kilometers of pistes, four towns, multiple valleys, and enough gondolas to keep even the most seasoned skier checking the trail map twice. Many visitors spend a week here […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 28, 2026 0 Comments
UK to Build the Nation’s Largest Indoor Ski Slope in Wales The Welsh town of Merthyr Tydfil has recently approved an ambitious mixed winter sports project. After a decision by the Welsh Government not to block the ambitious proposition, plans have moved forward to construct the UK’s longest indoor ski slope. The massive project, known as the Rhydycar West development, will also include both indoor and outdoor activity centers, up to […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
Matterhorn Paradise, Switzerland/Italy, Report: Crossing Countries on Skis—A Full Day Linking Zermatt and Cervinia Report from January 20 There are ski days that feel productive. Then there are ski days that feel like you’ve unlocked a cheat code to the Alps. January 20 at Matterhorn Paradise, which spreads between Zermatt, Switzerland, and Breuil-Cervinia, Italy, was firmly the latter. We began the morning first thing, stepping out of our hotel into crisp alpine air and […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 21, 2026 0 Comments
Inside the Culture, Scale, and Operations of North America’s Biggest Resort with Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath High above Whistler Village, Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath, spent part of her workday the same way she does when time allows during the winter: on skis, moving through lift lines, greeting employees by name, and solving problems in real time. Known simply as “BT” to just about everyone on the mountain, from frontline staff to long-time locals and first-time guests, […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2026 0 Comments
General Manager of Mt. Ashland, OR, Andrew Gast Resigns Amid Resort Closure [UPDATE: Mt. Ashland opened for the season on Wednesday, January 7) Mt. Ashland has had a challenging season so far, with less-than-ideal conditions forcing an indefinite midseason closure. Following the early closure, additional news has emerged for the South Central Oregon resort. Andrew Gast, General Manager of the resort since 2021, announced his resignation in the pursuit of another unknown job opportunity. Related: SnowBrains Podcast […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | January 9, 2026 2 Comments
Diamond Peak, NV, Report: A Reminder Why Smaller Tahoe Mountains Deliver Big Days Report from Monday, January 5, 2025 After three straight days of rain from New Year’s through January 3, winter in Tahoe felt like it was hanging by a thread. Rain hammered the snowpack, even at higher elevations, stripping coverage and leaving much of the region waiting—again—for a real reset. That reset finally arrived over the weekend, and by Monday, January […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 6, 2026 0 Comments
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV, Report: Winter Finally Reappears! Report from Sunday, January 4, 2025 On days like this, skiing doesn’t stop until the lifts do. The forecast leading into this storm cycle was bold, calling for up to 42 inches across Tahoe. But as has been the story all season, reality mattered more than the headline. Rain lingered longer than expected, chewing into the snowpack and pushing the […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 5, 2026 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Announces New Employee Housing Plans For 2026 Mount Bohemia, the renowned experts-only ski resort overlooking Lake Superior, has announced plans to build new employee housing in 2026. Mount Bohemia is located in far Northern Michigan, nearly 10 hours away from Michigan’s largest city, Detroit, and its surrounding suburbs. Mount Bohemia is no average ski resort by midwestern standards, however. The resort features over 900 feet of vertical, 585-620 […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | December 22, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Best Value Ski Resorts in the U.S. This Season Looking for fresh powder without the sticker shock? HomeToGo’s 2025-26 Ski Season Report has pinpointed the best value ski resorts in the United States, helping winter adventurers stretch their budgets while still hitting top-tier slopes. The study ranks 70 U.S. resorts based on overall value, combining lift ticket prices, lodging costs, and skiable terrain to reveal where you’ll get the […] Brains Brent Glogau | October 28, 2025 0 Comments
Snoqualmie Pass, WA, Sees Earliest Snowfall In Years Washington’s Snoqualmie Pass, sitting at a peak elevation of 3,022 feet, saw its first measurable snowfall of the season on Sunday, October 12. While it wasn’t an overwhelming amount of snow, nearly half an inch of fresh powder covered the dense pine trees of the evergreen state’s most traversed mountain pass. Any amount of snow this early in the season […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | October 16, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 5 Most Difficult Jobs at a Ski Resort It takes an astounding amount of people to run a ski resort. People come from all walks of life to fill in the hundreds of positions it takes to operate a ski resort, year after year. From ski patrol, lift operations, food and beverage, to everything in between, each job has its advantages and disadvantages. However, some specific jobs stand […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | October 7, 2025 0 Comments
All Confirmed North American Ski Resorts 2025-26 Opening Dates Updated: Friday, October, 3 That time of the year has begun when ski resorts in North America start announcing their planned opening dates for the new ski season. Last year, Ski Ward, located in Massachusetts, opened its magic carpet for skiing and riding, technically making it the first outdoor ski area in North America to open lift-accessed terrain for the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 19, 2025 4 Comments
Ski Right To Your Front Door at this Newly Listed $5.9 Million Home at Whitefish, MT Located in Sapphire Summit, one of Montana’s most luxurious neighborhoods, this skier’s dream home offers the perfect blend of modern amenities and rustic charm. This opulent new-build cabin, constructed by Bear Mountain Builders, boasts an impressive contemporary style with 5,098 square feet of living space and two expansive outdoor relaxation areas. With four bedrooms and six bathrooms, this charming home […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | September 7, 2025 0 Comments
9 Key Areas Where Ski Resorts Are Dropping The Ball Ski resorts promise breathtaking scenery, fresh powder, and the thrill of the slopes. For many visitors, however, the reality can fall short once they encounter numerous things that don’t meet their expectations. What should be a seamless and memorable mountain experience can be marred by frustrations that take away from the joy of the sport. These issues are more than […] Brains Brent Glogau | August 12, 2025 2 Comments
Mt. Bohemia Adds Lake Tahoe’s Diamond Peak to Season Pass Lineup Michigan’s Mt. Bohemia has recently formed a partnership with Diamond Peak Ski Resort in the Lake Tahoe area of Nevada. Bohemia passholders from Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa will get one free lift ticket for the upcoming winter. The announcement has generated excitement among extreme skiing enthusiasts, as both Mt. Bohemia and Diamond Peak are known for their […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 5, 2025 0 Comments
Summit County Launches Affordable Housing Project for Colorado’s Essential Workers The Town of Frisco, Colorado, is partnering with the National Housing Partnership Foundation (NHPF) on two significant affordable housing projects at 602 Galena Street and 101 West Main Street. These developments are designed to address the severe shortage of housing for essential workers and low and middle-income families in the notoriously expensive area. The project is a direct response to […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 31, 2025 0 Comments
Town of Nederland, CO, Buys Eldora Ski Area The Town of Nederland, Colorado, has announced plans to purchase the Eldora Mountain Resort from its current owner, POWDR. This acquisition, which officially took place on July 9, 2025, is a rare instance of a municipality buying a ski resort from a corporate owner. It is expected to be finalized by October 2025. Nederland’s motivations for the purchase include creating […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 30, 2025 0 Comments
4 American States You Can’t Ski in Anymore The U.S. has at least 480 ski resorts spread across an impressive 37 states. Four states, however, have unfortunately lost their resort(s) at one point or another for various reasons. Some resorts closed due to low visitation rates, while others shut their doors due to the effects of climate change. While it’s always sad to see a ski resort close, […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 24, 2025 1 Comment
The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast East Coast skiers are known for their unconditional love for the sport and this fact is easily seen in the terrain parks and its community. Even though it doesn’t snow enough for mountains to make 60 foot plus jump lines, park crews around the East are able to use the snow they have and build fun creative parks. Park skiers […] Zach Suffish | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
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