Finland Ski Resort Building Artificial Glacier Levi Ski Resort in northern Finland is a leader in innovation and environmentally friendly development. That trend continues as they are building a man-made glacier and a new high-speed chair lift to service it. So far Levi says they have moved around 20,000 cubic meters of soil to create a smooth base for the slope to get it ready to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 24, 2022 2 Comments
Better Snow Forecasts Next Year? The NOAA Just Updated their 40-Year-Old Software Attention powder-chasers, it looks like we might be getting better and more accurate snow forecasts next year. Our main source of weather info, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just announced a major upgrade to the 40-year-old software at the heart of its weather prediction capability. NOAA said the upgrade should help improve predictions of severe weather, including winter storms and […] Weather WeatherBrains | June 14, 2019 0 Comments
Northern Escape Heli Skiing, BC Announces $4.2-Million Investment in New Remote Mountain Lodge Northern Escape Heli Skiing, in its 16th year of operations, is pleased to announce the construction of its new remote lodge opening for the upcoming 2020 season. Construction began in the spring of 2018 and the completion date is scheduled for fall of 2019. Northern Escape Heli Skiing, located near Terrace, BC, offers a variety of exclusive packages to choose […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 17, 2019 0 Comments
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, NV Set for Ambitious $35-Million ‘Year-Round Playground’ Upgrades A ski area near Las Vegas, Nevada could get a winter sports makeover and add summer thrill rides and zip lines, under a plan that federal officials have posted for public comment. The ambitious and long-delayed The Lee Canyon plan, to expand Southern Nevada’s only ski resort, was posted Aug. 17 by the US Forest Service and includes $35 million in Lee […] Industry News Steven Agar | August 29, 2018 7 Comments
The Best Thing Money Can Buy To Ensure a Great Winter in 2017/18: The Mountain Collective Upgrade to The Mountain Collective, the best thing money can buy to ensure a great winter in 2017/18. The Mountain Collective is an organization that has managed to put together something unique in the world of skiing and riding. With 16 dream destinations on board in North America, New Zealand, and Australia, as well as affiliates in Japan, […] Industry News Steven Agar | October 10, 2017 0 Comments
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