Major Capital Investment Projects Set to Debut at Copper Mountain, CO, Next Season – 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 […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
Here’s What’s 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] 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 […] Industry News Andrew | 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 […] 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 […] 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: “Snowbasin Resort, UT Announces Winter 20/21 Upgrades and Safety Measures” The new “Wildcat Rope Tow” will be debuting right outside Earl’s Lodge and the Grizzly Center base area. The rope […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
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