The 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the United States It’s no secret that a large number of ski towns across the United States are exorbitantly expensive. Many of these towns have become increasingly costly as time has gone on and cost more than a pretty penny to travel to in 2023. For better or worse, it does not appear that this trend isn’t going to go away anytime soon. We […] Matt Scribner | August 30, 2023 16 Comments
Mountain Homes Near Beautiful Ski Areas in Italy are Selling for Less Than $2 – But There’s a Catch The Italian town of Pratola Peligna in the stunning Apennine Mountains, in the Abruzzo region of Italy, is selling off homes for £1 ($1.10 USD). The area is home to dozens of ski areas, beautiful views, and is only two hours away from Rome. Why Are These Homes So Cheap? Abruzzo is the latest region to offer houses through the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
America’s Most Haunted Ski Town – Crested Butte, CO Crested Butte, CO, is America’s Last Great Ski Town. It is also known for being the most haunted ski town in America. Crested Butte sits at 8,885 feet in the Elk Mountains of Colorado. The town was founded in 1880 as a coal mining town with a population of 400 people. Before the incorporation of Crested Butte, miners flocked to […] Brains Dominic Gawel | October 28, 2022 0 Comments
Another Reason for Moving to a Ski Town: Better Chance of Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse Moving to a ski town has its obvious benefits, but it also might give you a better chance of surviving a zombie uprising. That’s right—you can never be too prepared. Lawn Love used the CDC’s Zombie Preparedness 101 guide to rank the 200 largest U.S. cities when it comes to surviving a zombie apocalypse. Several ski cities located within a […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 17, 2022 0 Comments
Is Los Angeles, CA, a Ski Town? First off, let us say this: There are a lot of “die-hard” skiers that live a lot further away from skiing than the folks that live in Los Angeles, CA. Does hearing that scare you? Put your nerves on edge, perhaps a few hairs standing on the back of your neck? “LA, more of a ski town than […] Miles Clark | June 30, 2022 6 Comments
Top 8 Ski Towns In North America There are thousands of ski towns across the continent, but which ones are the best? According to a recent poll done by USA Today, here are some of the top ski towns in North America, voted for based on many different characteristics. There are many reasons a ski town may be the best, including the atmosphere and accessibility of the […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | December 16, 2021 0 Comments
Ski Town Property Prices Hit All Time High Following COVID Lockdown There is no question that the coronavirus pandemic has changed our daily lives and the way society functions. Millions of people have lost their jobs, businesses have been forced to shut down, and schools have drastically adjusted their educational approach. One of the most noticeable changes as a result of the virus has been the number of employees now working remotely. […] Industry News Emily Crofton | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
The 5 Least Livable Ski Towns in the USA: Outside Magazine just released what they are calling the 5 least livable ski towns in the USA. These are the toughest places to live like a local due to high home prices, high rent, low amounts of rental units available, and a high cost of living. It’s challenging to watch as locals get priced out of great ski towns. Jackson, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 16, 2020 8 Comments