Colorado to Boost Snowpack Through Backcountry Snowmaking Each season resorts around the United States race to open with the help of snowmaking. Snowmaking has become an essential part of the industry – some ski areas couldn’t even operate without it. Until now, snowmaking has only been used in resorts. As part of solving the low snowpack, water, and drought issues, the state of Colorado will begin to […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | April 1, 2021 4 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO: Lowest Season Total in 8 Years Loveland Ski Area, CO – Loveland is amidst one of its driest seasons so far. This season, they have only received 98″ of snow so far—the lowest in 8 years. 2021 is nearly 50 inches behind the next lowest year. On the bright side, a storm is hitting Colorado currently and Loveland is expected to receive several inches of new […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | January 22, 2021 0 Comments
Lee Canyon, Nevada: Opening TODAY for the 2020/2021 Season Lee Canyon, Nevada, is opening today, December 11, 2020 for the 2020/2021 ski season. Lee Canyon is just 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Lee Canyon’s website is not currently listing open lifts and trails but says they are open today. According to their Facebook Page, all lifts are expected to run. This morning they also announced that they […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 11, 2020 0 Comments
Snow Valley Mountain Resort, CA Report: Day One—Thankful to be Back on the Hill Again Report from Monday 7th December, and brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Yesterday, December 7, 2020, I was fortunate to have my first day on the snow this “winter” at Snow Valley Mountain Resort. Related: “Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snow Valley Mountain Resort, CA“ I put the word winter in quotations because living in Southern California, we don’t exactly have […] Conditions Report Taylor Stephan | December 8, 2020 1 Comment
Cuchara Mountain Park, CO: The Reopening of this Hidden Gem Cuchara Mountain is nestled away in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo range of Southern Colorado, just 25 miles north of the border of New Mexico. Cuchara Mountain Resort first opened for the 1981/1982 ski season as Pandero Resort with five lifts and snowmaking. The resort operated on and off for the next twenty years under several different ownerships. In 2000, […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 7, 2020 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO Report: Sunny Early Season Conditions Report from November 30th, 2020 and brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Breckenridge, CO currently has some of the better conditions in Colorado. The conditions were primarily packed powder, hardpack, and a few icy spots. Most open runs were groomers, but there are a few runs on Peak 8 with some moguls. After the Thanksgiving holiday, the mountain was fairly […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | December 1, 2020 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mountain High, California Mountain High Resort is located in Wrightwood, California, just an hour and a half from downtown Los Angeles. Mountain High comprises three resorts: The East Resort, The West Resort, and The North Resort. Each has its own purpose of making the resort well rounded. Between these three resorts, there are 290 acres of skiable terrain, 1,600 vertical feet, 14 chairlifts, […] Dominic Gawel | November 30, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO Debuts Top-to-Bottom Snowmaking For the first time in its history, Aspen Mountain, CO (Ajax) will have top-to-bottom snowmaking capabilities. Aspen Mountain originally installed its snowmaking system in 1981 after some low snow years, especially the winter of 1976-77. The snowmaking system covered 172 acres of terrain on the lower two thirds of the mountain, but the missing link has finally been completed. Over […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
PHOTOS: Snowmaking Begins at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Thanks to record-low temperatures and a blanket of natural snow, snowmaking crews at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY were able to fire up the snowguns earlier this week. Related: How to Get 50% Off Lift Tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY This Winter Winter returned to the Tetons, as a record-breaking October low of -9ºF was recorded at the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2020 0 Comments
Snowmaking Begins at Snowbasin, UT With Just One Month (30 Days) Until Opening Day Conditions report from Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 Winter knocks at Snowbasin Resort. Temperatures have plummeted, snow has dusted the mountains, and resort crews are gearing up to open the door and let ski season in! The world-class ski area has officially begun snowmaking operations as it prepares for opening day — exactly a month away. SnowBasin will open for the […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 29, 2020 0 Comments
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Fire Up the Snow Guns | Only 1-Month Until Opening Day Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA, fired up the snowguns on Thursday to test their snowmaking systems on the slopes of both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows plans to open on November 25, weather and conditions permitting. Related: Ikon Pass: Seek the Open Road – California The first dusting of human-made snow could be seen on the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2020 1 Comment
Swedish Ski Resort Opens on Recycled Snow Idre Fjall Ski Resort, located in Western Sweden, is opening for the winter 20/21 season – using last year’s snow. That’s right, Idre Fjall will be recycling snow they saved from last season to open up a single “white ribbon of death” to kick off the new winter season this Friday. Related: Navigating the Chaos – The White Ribbon of […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 16, 2020 0 Comments
Snowmaking Tests a Success at Arapahoe Basin, CO | #RaceToOpen Begins! Last week’s snowmaking testing was a success, writes Arapahoe Basin COO Alan Henceroth on his blog page. All that remains now is for the temperature to drop so the resort can begin making snow for real and get the slopes ready for an opening day. Last week we ran the snowmaking system for the first time this season. Often, the very […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2020 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO Starts Snowmaking Snow conditions report from September 29, 2020 Copper Mountain in Colorado has flipped the switch from summer to winter as resort crews begin making snow for the 20/21 winter season. Yes! Copper Mountain wrote on the resort’s Facebook page: The countdown is on. Snowmaking has officially begun! Lock in your winter with a season pass for the best price – the […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO Begins Making Snow Temperatures plummeted and snow guns fired up at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area near Dillon, Colorado last night. Air temperatures are in the teens up there and relative humidity is low, making for the perfect time to begin making snow. Related: Arapahoe Basin, CO Reveal Winter 20/21 Plan | Mid-October Opening and No Reservations Required for Season Pass Holders Alan Henceroth, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2020 0 Comments
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Aspen Skiing Company Projects on Schedule For Winter 20/21 In the midst of the mid-summer heat, Aspen Skiing Co. is gearing up for when things start to cool down. Aspen Skiing Co. has several projects spread across two of their four mountains, Aspen and Snowmass, that they are completing in anticipation for the Winter 20/21 season ahead. After 33 years, the Big Burn high-speed quad on Snowmass will be […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, PA Reaches New Milestone in Snowmaking Expansion Mount Pleasant of Edinboro reached a major milestone this week according to a post on their Facebook page! It seems as though they have just quadrupled their ability to access stored water. After building a nearly 3 million gallon reservoir at the top of the mountain in 2017, Thursday, December 19th, they finally reaped the rewards! In years past, […] Industry News Chad Walker | December 21, 2019 0 Comments
Snow Production At Any Temperature? SnowFactory Can Is it possible to make snow at any temperature? Thanks to much research and development from the Italian based company, TechnoAlpine, it sure is. Snowfactory, one of many snowmaking technologies offered by the company, has been in use for a few years now and has proven to be an effective addition to traditional snowmaking machines. Related: Video: Colorado Man Builds […] Brains Ryan Nadiak | December 17, 2019 0 Comments
PHOTO TOUR: Snowmaking at Squaw Valley, CA as Resort Celebrates 70th Year Since Opening Relief from the recent warm weather allowed Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows snowmakers to fire up the snow guns last night. Crews have been working hard to capitalize on the cold temperatures to make snow on trails at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Related: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is OPEN for Winter 2019/20 Forecasts call for the potential […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
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