More Maple Syrup Harvested in Vermont This Year Than Ever Recorded Vermont harvested more maple syrup this year than it ever has before. 2.5 million gallons of it in 2022, to be exact, according to new data from the US Department of Agriculture. That’s an 800,000-gallon increase from 2021, Vermont Public Radio reports. According to Mark Isselhardt, a maple specialist with the University of Vermont who spoke with VPR, the primary […] SnowBrains | June 21, 2022 0 Comments
‘Ski the East’ Sent Cease and Desist Order to ‘Snowboard the East’ For Trademark Infringement Ski the East, a Facebook group with over 40k members and an online store selling ‘Ski the East’ merchandise, have sent Snowboard the East a Facebook group with over 15k members and an online store selling ‘Snowboard the East’ merchandise a cease and desist order for trademark infringement. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE […] SnowBrains | June 6, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT Fires Up Snow Guns for Upcoming HomeLight Killington Cup As temperatures drop and the days get shorter Vermont’s Killington Resort fires up its snow guns. Currently, snowmaking is cranking on Superstar for the HomeLight Killington Cup and North Ridge on Killington’s classic early-season trails. With optimal snowmaking temperatures in the forecast this week, opening day for the East Coast’s biggest ski resort is right around the corner. Stay tuned […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2021 0 Comments
2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Open Northeast Ski Resorts The final countdown – major resorts around North America have started to close. Most major ski regions have some resorts still open, and the Northeast has plenty of options to keep you on snow for the next week and beyond. Most ski areas still open will be closing on Sunday, April 11, although there are a few staying open into May. […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Killington Mountain Ski Resort, VT Hands Out Free Food to the Community On Tuesday, Killington Mountain Resort & Ski Area in Vermont gave away more than 700 bags of food to the local community for a food drive aimed towards helping everyone affected by the coronavirus. WCAX reports that cars lined up for about two miles to get half a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, fresh produce, pantry items, frozen food, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 23, 2020 0 Comments
Bomb Cyclone Knocking Out Power And Making Travel Dangerous In The Northeast Hurricane force winds are pummeling New England on Thursday morning, 10/17/19 as a storm known as a bomb cyclone is knocking out power and disrupting travel in the region through the end of the workweek. The storm “is now parked over southern New England with the pressure equivalent to a Category 2 hurricane,” CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen said. Wind gusts […] Weather SnowBrains | October 17, 2019 0 Comments
What’s New at Vermont Ski Areas for 2019/20? Resorts Spend $51-Million on Improvements Never content to rest on their laurels, Vermont ski areas are always seeking to improve the guest experience. Ski areas across the Green Mountain State invested more than $50M this offseason, bettering everything from facilities, terrain and ticket/pass options to off-slope activities and amenities. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE EAST”: Here […] SnowBrains | October 17, 2019 0 Comments
9 Ski Destinations Driving Distance From New York City Looking to get out of the city this winter to ski? Listed below are 9 ski destinations located only a quick trip away from New York City. Hunter Mountain, New York Hunter is a popular ski area among East coast shredders and is located less than 3 hours away from New York City by car. It’s a 4-season resort in […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 0 Comments
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