Development Plans for Vermont Ski Resorts Several Vermont ski areas are investing in new infrastructure in order to better the experience of their guests. The majority of these improvements are focused on both winter and summer activities. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must โSKI THE EASTโ: Bolton Valley:ย The mountain biking trail system at Bolton Valley expanded to 26 trails this […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 2, 2019 0 Comments
Thredbo, Australia Goes Green: Sustainability in the Ski Industry The skiing industry is a dirty business: energy for hotels and lifts, gas for travel and snowcats, water for snowmaking and guests, and literally tons of waste do not exactly make it a green activity. It is in the ski industries best interest to limit their emissions and work together to protect winters. Many ski resorts have realized they need […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | August 2, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: Snowboarders Take On One GNARLY Line At Alta Ski Area, UT View this post on Instagram A post shared by James buehler โ๏ธ (@jimmy_couloir) These guys went full send at Alta Ski Area, UT after the lifts closed. They snuck their way through cliff bands around the Chutting Gallery. The rule against snowboarding was out the window once the lifts closed, so these guys jumped on it. We’re really hoping they […] Backcountry SnowBrains | May 31, 2019 0 Comments
Ebbetts Pass, CA Opened Up For The Summer Today: Ebbetts Pass, CA is open for the summer season. Caltrans Districts 9 & 10 worked tirelessly to clear the road of snow and debris. You may also like: Sonora Pass, CA Is Set To OPEN Tomorrow Afternoon: Due to the sheer amount of snow this season, there were days where they only made .1 miles of progress. They encountered snow […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 30, 2019 0 Comments
SCOTT Patrol E1 40 Avalanche Backpack | A Revolutionary New Airbag Technology in a Super Light Pack Reviewing an avalanche airbag is like reviewing a helmet, the main purpose of the equipment is the one scenario you really don’t want to test and hope you never have to.ย So for the SCOTT Patrol E1 40 avalanche backpack, I’ll just have to tell you about how unbelievably light it is, tell you about the revolutionary battery technology, and how […] Gear Review SnowBrains | May 30, 2019 0 Comments
Snow Depth In Colorado Is Currently Off The Charts: Snow depths in Colorado are currently off the charts. Some areas currently have over 6 feet of snow on the ground, which is a record amount for this time of year. As a result of all this snow, many roads are experiencing delayed openings for the summer season. You may also like: Lake Tahoe Guy Digs Out Jeep Buried Beneath […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 30, 2019 0 Comments
Sonora Pass, CA Is Set To OPEN Tomorrow Afternoon: Sonora Pass, CA is set to open tomorrow. The pass closed for the winter in the middle of November. You may also like: Lake Tahoe Guy Digs Out Jeep Buried Beneath 10-Feet of Snow Since November After a long winter, Caltrans crews have been able to clear the road of snow. Crews began clearing the roadway on April 3rd, 2019. […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 29, 2019 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO Just Extended Its Season Once Again | All The Way Until June 23rd: Arapahoe Basin, CO just extended its season once again. The resort will be open daily through June 2nd, along with weekend operations June 7-9, 14-16, and 21-23. You may also like: Thanks to a Wintry May Arapahoe Basin, CO Extends Season by At Least Another Week The resort stated that they’ll be open for “at least” three more long weekends […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 29, 2019 0 Comments