Top 13 U.S. Park Resorts: Opinion From A Freestyle Skier The flip side to big mountain skiing is park. They are almost like the yin and yang of freestyle skiing. Both must exist in perfect balance for the sport as a whole to progress. I am a big mountain skier by passion, but park skiing has recently become a bigger aspect of my skiing. It is a great place to learn […] Ryan Flynn | July 5, 2022 5 Comments
Firing of Legendary Freeskier John Egan by Sugarbush Resort, VT, Sparks Petition From Angry Locals A petition has been started in support of legendary freeskier John Egan who was terminated by Sugarbush Resort, VT, in September 2020. Egan, and his brother Dan, were spotted by Warren Miller while skiing at Sugarbush in 1978. Warren Miller described John Egan as the ‘boldest and most innovative skier.’ Egan has featured in 17 Warren Miller movies, the first one […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2021 6 Comments
President and COO of Sugarbush Resort, VT Answers “So, What is Going to Happen This Winter?” in Blog Post Win Smith, President and COO of Sugarbush Resort, VT addresses the question on every skier and rider’s lips right now: ‘So, What is Going to Happen This Winter?‘ in a blog post on the resort’s website. Related: CEO of Aspen Skiing Co. Offers Look at Next Season | Expect ‘Annoying’ Procedural Changes First off, he is very confident that skiing and […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 7, 2020 0 Comments
Just After Losing Their Jobs, 14 Employees at Sugarbush, VT Have Ski Equipment Stolen From Their Lockers Fourteen employees at Sugarbush Resort, VT had their ski and snowboard equipment stolen last week shortly after the mountain closed for the winter due to the coronavirus pandemic. Related: Alterra Mountain Company Completes Acquisition of Sugarbush Resort, VT The alleged thefts came after the ski season abruptly ended, leaving many unemployed. Sugarbush closed last weekend after Gov. Phil Scott declared […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2020 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Completes Acquisition of Sugarbush Resort, VT Alterra Mountain Company announced yesterday that it has closed on the purchase of Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, bringing the company’s total year-round mountain destinations to 15 throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. “With the acquisition of Sugarbush Resort, we are excited to expand our presence within the Northeast skier market as we grow our Alterra Mountain Company […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
A Road Trip Around the Northeast’s Most Iconic Alpine Adventures with Ikon Pass Brought to you by Ikon Pass New England Winter Road Trip 8 Days, 6 Destinations Stratton, Killington Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Loon Mountain, Sunday River, Sugarloaf Take a trip to New England for access to one of the planet’s most highly saturated skiing and riding areas —including six Ikon Pass destinations all within five hours of each other. Here’s an inside […] Featured Article SnowBrains | December 2, 2019 1 Comment
Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Sugarbush Resort in Vermont Expanding the Company’s Family of Destinations to 15 Alterra Mountain Company announces that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Sugarbush Resort in Vermont, which will bring the company’s total to 15 year-round mountain destinations throughout North America, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation. Related: Fly to the Slopes: Ikon Pass Destinations Are Closer Than You Think Founded in […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 13, 2019 0 Comments
Sugarbush Resort, VT to Reopen For Cinqo de Mayo Weekend Sugarbush Resort, VT will reopen for skiing and riding this Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th, weather permitting. Available terrain is projected to include Stein’s Run and Coffee Run, with additional terrain assessed nearer the time. Related: There Are 26 Resorts Still Open in North America this Weekend… Sugarbush is welcoming all pass holders to enjoy the weekend, with all passes, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2019 0 Comments