Homewood Mountain, CA, Moves Away from Member-Only Model and Plans Major Upgrades Homewood Mountain, located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, has announced it will stay open to the public after all. It had previously announced plans to move to a semi-private model, and only sell season passes to members due to a 35% drop in season pass sales and a 40% overall drop in skier visits over the last decade. [โฆ] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 17, 2023 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Unveils 2 New Chairlifts and Expanded Terrain for Winter 2023-24 Sun Valley, ID (Oct. 26, 2023) โ Sun Valley Resort, North Americaโs first destination ski resort, established in 1936, is thrilled to welcome guests back for its 88th winter season which commences on November 23, 2023. Guests can look forward to experiencing the new Challenger and Flying Squirrel chairlifts from Warm Springs base along with the new Lower Flying Squirrel [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | October 27, 2023 0 Comments
Everything New for 23/24 at All Californiaโs Ski Resorts, Including New Lifts, Major Renovations, and Opening Dates After Last Seasonโs Record Snow and Strong Visitation, Ski California Resorts are Gearing up for 2023-24 With Significant Investments From new lifts to massive remodels, milestone anniversaries, and the hosting of major events, resorts in California and Nevada are ready to welcome winter With the weather already starting to signal winterโs imminent return, Ski Californiaโs 35 member resorts in California [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2023 0 Comments
Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV: Lake Tahoeโs Unicorn Mountain For the past couple of seasons, weโve been Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe pass holders, and we couldnโt be happier! Mount Rose-Ski Tahoe Resort in Nevada is not a part of any behemoth corporation and still keeps the friendly local vibe. The resort was on the market in 2016 as the Buser family planned to sell it. At that time, the crowdfunding campaign [โฆ] Claire Weiss | September 19, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, Announces $100 Million of Upgrades for 23/24 Season and Reveals New Name for Pioneer Express Chair Ahead of the 2023/24 winter season, Winter Park invests more than $100 million into upgrades, including workforce housing, a new lift, and new dining, retail, and rental locations Winter Park Resort in Colorado continues to make upgrades and improvements that focus on the employee and guest experience. As the resort prepares for the 2023/24 winter season, it is completing a [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2023 1 Comment
The 11 Most Anticipated Upgrades and Expansions Coming to North American Ski Resorts This Season and Beyond Two consecutive seasons of record skier visits signal that the U.S. ski industry is healthy and that the demand for outdoor recreation is strong. To keep up with the demand, many ski areas are improving, upgrading, and expanding their operations. The thought of faster and bigger lifts, new terrain to explore, and an overall enhanced experience only makes snow enthusiasts [โฆ] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Windham Mountain, NY, Unveils Resort Master Plan | Upgraded Lifts and New Italian-Alps Inspired On-Mountain Dining Following an announcement in April 2023 regarding new investment to support an exciting chapter ahead for the historic Catskills destination, Windham Mountain, NY, has presented a resort master plan to the Town Board of Windham. Related: Windham Mountain, NY, Announces Over $9 Million in Upgrades and 450-Acre Terrain Expansion The presentation focused on the development of the acquired Fromm/East Side [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Major Capital Investment Projects Set to Debut at Copper Mountain, CO, Next Season โ Largest Single Year Investment in Over 10-Years New 25,000-square-foot, mid-mountain lodge, the Aerie to open for 2023-24 season Major capital projects also include a new childcare facility, buses, snowmaking installations, snowcats, hiking, mountain bike, and ski trail upgrades, and resort infrastructure enhancements 2023-24 Season passes, Four Packs, and more are on-sale at the best rate through May 9 Guests have plenty to look forward to next [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
Hereโs Whatโs New at Colorado Ski Resorts This Season, Including Improvements, Upgrades, and Anniversaries The air is getting cooler, the trees are turning color, and ski season is around the corner. Every new season brings something different to the ski resorts. New lifts, expanded terrain, and upgraded facilities can all be celebrated. Below is a list of what will be new this season at Colorado ski resorts. Note that the list of resorts only [โฆ] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2022 0 Comments
Maine Ski Area Receives $2.5 Million Government Grant Exciting news for Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill, Maine who has just been awarded a $2.5 million dollar federal government grant. The US Department of Commerce Economic Development awarded the funding as part of its American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, BigRock is committed to making skiing an outdoor activity for [โฆ] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 18, 2022 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain, ID, Replacing Frontside Triple Chair with New High-Speed Quad as Part of $30 Million Improvement Plan Brundage Mountain Resort is replacing the Centennial Triple Chair with a new high-speed quad lift. Construction of the lift will take place in the summer of 2023 and will be ready to operate for the 2023-24 season. It will have a vertical rise of 1,616 feet. The new lift will be called the Centennial Express and will greatly improve the [โฆ] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 27, 2022 1 Comment
Colorado Ski Area Upgrades and Opening Dates for 2021-2022 Season With the 2021-2022 Winter Season looming, snow sports enthusiasts begin to brush off their gear and look towards the slopes in the hope of early snow. Many Colorado ski resorts have undergone upgrades over the off-season to improve their winter experience. From new lifts to parking expansions, ski areas have documented their changes and posted their opening dates in anticipation of [โฆ] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | September 21, 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 [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 2 Comments
Forest Service Approves Snow King Mountain Resort, WY Expansion Plan The Bridger-Teton National Forest gave Snow King Mountain Resort the go ahead to implement several proposals of their master development plan starting in 2021. The biggest item on their list of improvements is a brand new Leitner Poma gondola, which will replace the current Summit Double Chairlift. Along with the new gondola, new terrain will be officially opened up on [โฆ] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 16, 2020 1 Comment
Snowbasin Resort, UT Continues Announcing Winter 20/21 Enhancements Fresh off releasing its policies and guidelines for the upcoming winter, Snowbasin Resort, UT, just announced two additional enhancements to make your day on the hill a little easier. Related: โSnowbasin Resort, UT Announces Winter 20/21 Upgrades and Safety Measuresโ The new โWildcat Rope Towโ will be debuting right outside Earlโs Lodge and the Grizzly Center base area. The rope [โฆ] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, PA Reaches New Milestone in Snowmaking Expansion Mount Pleasant of Edinboro reached a major milestone this week according to a post on their Facebook page! It seems as though they have just quadrupled their ability to access stored water. After building a nearly 3 million gallon reservoir at the top of the mountain in 2017, Thursday, December 19th, they finally reaped the rewards! In years past, [โฆ] Industry News Chad Walker | December 21, 2019 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Gears Up For Winter 2019/20 with Significant Upgrades Sugar Bowl Resort, CA to install a new covered surface lift, remodel rooms in the Sugar Bowl Hotel, renovate the Mid-Mountain Lodge, expand commitment to youth and terrain parks, lift safety, snowmaking and moreโฆ This summer, Sugar Bowl Resort in California continued to invest capital dollars to enhance the guest experience for the 2019-20 winter season and beyond. On-mountain and base [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2019 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Plans To Replace Two Chairlifts & More At Stevens Pass, WA For The 2019-20 Season Winter Wonderland. Ian Terry with The Herald Stevens Pass may be getting a nice upgrade for the 2019/20 ski season. Vail Resorts is planning to invest upwards of $180 million into various resorts over the next year. Stevens Pass is one of many resorts getting a nice upgrade. Vail plans to replace the Daisy and Brooks chairs with a high-speed quad and [โฆ] Industry News Jason Ringenberg | December 14, 2018 0 Comments
Mont Tremblant, QC Undergoing $17-Million Improvements Including New Terrain and New Chairlift [arve url="https://youtu.be/GVOFRmQztoI"] SnowBrains | September 21, 2018 95 Likes 4 Tweets 0 Comments
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC โ Whatโs New for Winter 2018/19 Revelstoke Mountain Resort โ Whatโs New For Winter 2018/19 The big story for the upcoming 2018/19 season at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC centers on improvements that are slated for the Ripper Zone, the first of which will be completed in advance of Opening Day, December 1, 2018. Ripper Phase 1 โ 2018/19 Glading Revelstoke, BC is home to some legendary [โฆ] Industry News SnowBrains | September 14, 2018 0 Comments