March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 Comments
6 of the World’s Best Resorts to SkiMo Curious after watching the Olympics? Here’s where to practice uphill skiing at resorts Anyone introduced to the sport of skimo at the 2026 Winter Olympics was likely left feeling a little confused. Afterall, what did these Lycra-clad runners on skinny skis sprinting up a track and wobbling down another in 2 and a half minutes have to do with ski […] Brains Shauna Farnell | March 14, 2026 0 Comments
Top 9 Longest T-Bars in North America Over the last few decades, T-Bar lifts have declined in popularity and have given way to more modern lift systems. T-Bars have generally been used to service beginner areas and upper mountain zones with little wind protection, but innovation in lift technology has created better alternatives. Carpet-style lifts have become increasingly popular in beginner areas as they are easier for […] Brains Brett Currie | February 2, 2026 0 Comments
You Can Upgrade Your Ski Pass to Priority Lift Access for $2,000 at This Vermont Ski Resort This winter, Sugarbush Resort in Vermont is rolling out an all-new luxury upgrade designed to take mountain access and comfort to the next level. The Sugarbush Reserve Pass gives guests a way to make the most of every day on the slopes with no lines, no waiting, and a private club space to unwind between runs. It is available as […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 14, 2025 0 Comments
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
The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast East Coast skiers are known for their unconditional love for the sport and this fact is easily seen in the terrain parks and its community. Even though it doesn’t snow enough for mountains to make 60 foot plus jump lines, park crews around the East are able to use the snow they have and build fun creative parks. Park skiers […] Zach Suffish | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Sugarbush Resort, VT, Where Memories Last a Lifetime During ski season, my weekday morning routine goes as follows: wake up, get out of bed, check the Sugarbush, Vermont, snow report, read it to my Dad, and then get ready for the school day. Oddly, my 6:30 a.m. alarm feels earlier than the 4:15 a.m. race-day wake-up. During winter, my motto is: ski first, school later. Schoolwork will always […] Sam Fishman | May 28, 2025 0 Comments
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
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
Ikon Pass New England: 15,000-Feet Vertical, 5,182-Acres, 719 Runs, 6 Resorts All Within 5-Hours [sponsored by Ikon Pass] The Ikon Pass currently delivers skiing and riding at 36 ski resorts via 74,000-acres across 3 continents, but one of the areas where this pass really comes into its own is New England. In this corner of the country alone, Ikon Pass is offering unrivalled access to: over 15,000-feet vertical 5,182-acres of the finest skiing in the east […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2018 1 Comment
Sugarbush Resort, VT Affordable Housing for Employees Program Returns for Second Season After a successful first year, Sugarbush Resort, VT is bringing back the Tenants for Turns program again this winter. The program incentivizes local homeowners to supply affordable housing to resort employees. Last year, Sugarbush had 28 landlords complete applications. From this, 26 employees were housed at 17 different properties around the Mad River Valley. The properties rented included 5 houses, […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 14, 2018 0 Comments
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