The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts on the East Coast Although the East is home to hundreds of small hills, there are a surprising number of big mountain ski areas that offer an abundance of terrain that rivals West Coast resorts. Many East Coast resorts get overlooked when skiers and riders are looking to book week-long vacations. Many people pass over these resorts, thinking they do not offer enough terrain to […] Brains Brett Currie | July 15, 2025 3 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, to Close April 27 After Historic Snow Season After a winter marked by record-breaking snowfall and some of the best skiing conditions in years, Stowe Mountain Resort will close for the season on Sunday, April 27, as it announced earlier this week. The 2024-25 winter season brought over 300 inches of snow to the iconic Vermont resort, with January and February setting the tone for a standout year. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 18, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Down to the Elite 8 What started as 32 ski resorts has been whittled down to 8, and SnowBrains followers are that much closer to selecting who will be crowned the winner of our inaugural SnowBrains March Madness tournament. Thank you to everyone who has participated and voted in the matchups so far. The Sweet 16 saw continued domination from heavyweight opponents such as Jay Peak, […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion in the Sweet 16 Last week saw the launch of the SnowBrains March Madness Ski Resort Tournament where we asked our followers to vote on what they deem to be the best ski resort in North America. Over 30,000 votes were cast in the first round, and as of today, we move on to the Sweet 16. Out of 32 of North America’s most well-known […] SnowBrains | March 31, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion as Best Ski Resort in North America While March may be the most exciting time of year for basketball fans, the month typically sees skiing wind down to a close—until now. To honor the most intense sports tournament on the continent, SnowBrains decided to host a March Madness of its own to find out which ski resort its following would crown champion as the Best Ski Resort […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States While Western ski resorts may dominate the headlines, some of the snowiest slopes in the East are legendary in their own right, offering reliable powder and winter experiences that draw enthusiasts season after season. These high-snowfall resorts, nestled in states like Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, deliver heavy snow totals despite the East Coast’s unpredictable weather. Here’s a look […] Brains SnowBrains | November 7, 2024 9 Comments
The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 24, 2024 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shout Out: Stowe, VT—Learning to Ski and Conquering The Nose Dive I grew up in Albany, New York, and skied locally at Royal Mountain which is located in the Adirondack Foothills. I also skied areas in southern Vermont like Bromley Mountain Ski Resort & Stratton Mountain Resort. For many years, my family went to Stowe, Vermont, in early March to celebrate my Dad’s birthday. I started skiing during the winter of 1965-66 when a […] Industry News David Michael | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Announces One-Week Season Extension to Sunday, April 21 Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont, is excited to announce a one-week season extension, with skiing and riding going all the way to Sunday, April 21. With more than 5 feet of snow in the month of March and more than 250 inches throughout the season, the extra week will give guests more time to enjoy the incredible spring skiing conditions at […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2024 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Report: Low Visibility, High Stoke Report from Friday, March 15, 2024 You rarely find yourself standing at the top of a fresh line, completely socked in by fog. On Friday, new snow, warm temps, and an ominous blanket of springtime mist coated Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont, and captured the epitome of a bonus day on snow. As a first-timer at Stowe, I was excited for […] Will Hart | March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Epic for Everyone – Vail Resorts Spreading Inclusion Message by Decorating Gondolas at Park City, UT, and Stowe, VT The mountains are for everyone. And this winter, Vail Resorts is collaborating with artists who love the mountains as much as we do to bring this message to the slopes like never before. Together, they’re transforming gondola cabins at some of its most legendary resorts into one-of-a-kind works of art that celebrate the different ways we all enjoy the snow. […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Talks Begin For Connector Lift Between Smugglers Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort, VT Smugglers Notch Resort is an independently owned mountain located north of Vail-owned Stowe Mountain Resort. A path on the top of Sterling Mountain spans approximately 2,600 feet and separates the top of the Sterling lift on Smugg’s side and the top of Sensation Quad on Stowes’ Spruce Peak. Off this walkable path are the ‘Birthday Bowls’ which have endless amounts […] Industry News Mark Kuligoski | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Ski Resorts With the Worst Traffic Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite part of any ski trip: traffic. Traffic to some resorts is so bad it can feel like you’re waiting in line for Disney World. Skiers can experience overcrowded interstates and standstill traffic as vacationers and locals race to see who will get to the parking garage first. During peak vacation times, the traffic at ski resorts […] Haleigh Hafner | February 10, 2023 12 Comments
Controversial Paid Parking Helped Reduce Wait Times at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Over MLK Day Weekend The controversial paid parking introduced at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, this weekend was a great success, according to General Manager Bobby Murphy. Over the MLK Day weekend, traditionally one of the busiest weekends for ski resorts, the new system helped reduce wait times to get on the trails, MyNBC5 reports. “We’ve had a great weekend. We were fortunate to get […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 19, 2023 0 Comments
Stowe, VT (Vail Resorts), Will Charge $30 to Park on Weekends Next Season Last month Stowe Mountain Resort general manager Bobby Murphy revealed that the Vail Resorts owned ski area would be charging for parking next season. What he didn’t tell us was how much. An update on the resort’s website today reveals that the price will be $30 per space. Per day. We are implementing a new parking plan for the 2022-23 winter […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2022 1 Comment
Stowe, VT, Now Allowing Uphill Travel at All Hours Stowe Mountain Resort is now closed for the season but that doesn’t mean you can’t still ski it. The resort announced that uphill travel is now permitted at “all hours.” Related: Stowe, VT (Vail Resorts) to Charge for Parking Next Year The Vermont ski area shared in a social post two days ago: At this time, with the resort closed […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 21, 2022 2 Comments
Stowe, VT (Vail Resorts) to Charge for Parking Next Year The days of rolling up to Stowe Mountain Resort at a time of your choice and arriving to non-paid parking spaces are dead and gone. Sort of. Starting next season, Stowe will charge for parking on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays at all lots minus the Toll House and XC Center, according to a letter shared today by Bobby Murphy, […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 18, 2022 3 Comments
Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast Brought to you by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing As a native New Englander, Vermont skiing has always been something special. Growing up, my dad and I would drive hours past our local resorts and head straight for Vermont. The trails were more challenging, the snow was deeper, and the trees seemed to grow the perfect distance apart. […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | January 19, 2022 6 Comments
5 of the Best Ski Resorts for Activities Other Than Skiing Have you ever tried to plan a ski trip for a large group, and some members of the group can’t ski? Or maybe, on some days during your ski trip, weather conditions simply do not permit safe skiing conditions? How do you plan on entertaining people in these conditions? Below, I have compiled a list of ski resorts that are […] Haleigh Hafner | January 5, 2022 0 Comments
Mount Mansfield, Vermont Has Yet to See Temperature Drop Below Freezing | Latest Date Ever Recorded While winter has arrived in the west with double-digit snowfall totals for many mountains, it’s not looking so white on the other side of the country––in fact, temperatures are breaking records in Vermont. Related: Photo Tour: Powerful Winter Storm Drops Sizable Snow Totals Across the West Mount Mansfield in northern Vermont has yet to experience a temperature drop below 32ºF, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 18, 2021 0 Comments