Wildfire Starts Near Sugar Bowl Resort, CA A forest fire broke out at four p.m. on July 7 near Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The fire was dubbed “the Royal Fire” and it is located west of Soda Springs near Truckee, California. Related Article: Vista Fire Forces Evacuation of Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, CA, and Hiking Trails The fire spans just over 200 acres and is burning […] Fire Leander Walchshöfer | July 9, 2024 1 Comment
New Heaven’s Gate Chairlift Highlights $12.6 Million in Capital Improvements at Sugarbush Resort, VT Sugarbush Resort in Vermont has announced $12.6 million in capital improvements through next summer. Leading the highlights is the replacement of the Heaven’s Gate Triple with a new fixed grip quad, which will be slightly realigned to lower wind exposure and have slatted seat backs to help minimize the opportunity for wind holds. Construction on the new lift is tentatively […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
Sugarbush Mountain, VT, to Open New Trail Next Season On July 31, 2023, Sugarbush Mountain in Vermont shared its second capital project update. The Sugarbush team announced that they would be extending their “Reverse Traverse” trail. The trail will now connect the Valley House Quad lift to the Heaven’s Gate Triple lift. Previously, this trail did not go all the way to the Heaven’s Gate Triple lift and instead […] Industry News Ian McIsaac | August 2, 2023 0 Comments
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
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