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
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