Aspen Mountain, CO, Rebrands Pandora Terrain Expansion as ‘Hero’s’ in Tribute to Community Figures Yesterday, Aspen Skiing Co. officials announced that the much-anticipated terrain expansion at Aspen Mountain, CO, will be called “Hero’s” instead of the previously-considered “Pandora.” The renaming is a tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions to Aspen as both a mountain community and a skiing destination. “Hero’s” will span 153-acres and includes a new high-speed quad chairlift. Individual trails […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO, Starts Work for New Lift and Terrain Expansion Aspen Skiing Co. has started prep work for their new Pandora terrain expansion on Aspen Mountain. Crews have begun logging trees for the new lift line and a construction road. The new lift won’t be built until the Summer of 2023. Related: Aspen Mountain, CO: Expansion Into Pandora Advances to Next Phases The expanded area will add 153 acres of […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
Mt. Shasta Ski Park, CA, Announces New Lift and Significant Terrain Expansion Mt. Shasta Ski Park, CA, yesterday announced a long-rumored new lift that will service much higher elevation, epic terrain, and access to their backcountry area. “The rumors are true! We are working on a new lift!” – Facebook announcement The project site is in an unincorporated part of Siskiyou County near the base of Mt. Shasta, approximately six miles north […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2022 0 Comments
Thanks to 5-Feet of New Snow, Palisades Tahoe, CA, Announces Terrain Expansion Following more than five feet of snow in the past week, the Palisades Tahoe operations teams have been working around the clock to dig out and set up the mountains, allowing them to open more terrain over the next few days. Related: [PHOTOS] California Storm Totals—Resorts Get Upwards of 5-Feet of Snow This Week and Counting However, this huge Sierra […] SnowBrains | December 15, 2021 2 Comments
$7.5 Million Terrain Expansion, Largest in Resort’s History, Planned at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, NV Lake Tahoe area resort targeting 2022-23 opening of enhanced Lakeview mountain zone Mount Rose Ski Tahoe announced yesterday that plans are underway to expand the Lakeview area of the mountain to include additional ski terrain and a new high-speed chairlift. Estimated to be the largest capital improvement project in the resort’s history, the new lift will be a key piece […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2021 1 Comment
Snowbasin, UT Announces Significant Terrain Expansion and Village Master Plan With All-Inclusive Club Med Hotel Snowbasin Resort, UT, has announced significant enhancements and upgrades to the resort and guest experience, starting with the construction of new lifts and a parking expansion for the upcoming season; and ultimately, the introduction of overnight accommodations including a hotel and village master plan. Related: Snowbasin Resort, UT, to Upgrade Middle Bowl Chairlift and Expand Parking for 2021-22 Season Projects […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2021 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Big Money Upgrades: The New Terrain and Chairlifts Coming to Colorado Resorts This Winter From investments in new lifts and technology to base area upgrades, new facilities, and restaurants, Vail Resorts is continually looking for ways to enhance the guest experience across its North American resorts. Since 2008, the company has invested an unparalleled $1.5 billion back into its resorts, and heading into the 2021-22 winter season another $120 million will be invested across its resorts, including significant enhancements at 4 out of 5 of the resorts based in Colorado. These investments, paired with a bold price reset for the Epic […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 2 Comments
New Terrain Expansion at Marmot Basin, AB After two previous attempts to open the same area back in 2003 and 2008, Marmot Basin in Alberta, Canada, has finally been successful in expanding its terrain by 25 acres to offer even more high-alpine terrain off the top of Marmot Peak. The new terrain, which has always been considered in-bounds for Marmot Basin but always blocked off, has been […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 0 Comments