Whistler Blackcomb, BC is Now Closed to Uphill Skiing Whistler Blackcomb, BC is now closed to uphill skiing and splitboarding, according to a news release from the resort over the weekend. A single route accessing Garibaldi Provincial Park remains open along Singing Pass, but it could close as well if the provincial government shuts down the park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Whistler Blackcomb is no longer allowing uphill skiing/riding […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2020 0 Comments
Steamboat Becomes the Latest Colorado Resort to Stop Uphill Access Earlier this week Colorado ski resorts Loveland and Winter Park both announced they would be closing their mountains to uphill access, brought about mainly by the overcrowding caused by skiers flocking to their slopes. Yesterday, Steamboat followed suit, also temporarily suspending all uphill access to their slopes. Related: Winter Park and Loveland, CO Both Close Uphill Access Due to Overcrowding Late […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen, CO Early Season Turns Come with Great Fun But Also Great Responsibility The last week or two we have seen numerous ‘anticipation posts’ and threads discussing the upcoming ski season. While this has become a topic of great debate and some friendly jabs from resort to resort (Cataloochee Ski Area opening a day before Killington for first in the East), it is still EARLY in the season and that means uphill action […] Industry News Grant Weaver | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO Introduces $30 Fee for Uphill Access If you want to skin up at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area this season, you will need to pay $30 for the previously free uphill access skiing and snowboarding. Related: Fridays in November are ‘Happy Hour’ at Arapahoe Basin, CO | Ski 2-4pm for $20, $5 Beer & Appetizers In a post on his blog Friday morning, A-Basin Chief Operating Officer […] SnowBrains | October 29, 2019 1 Comment
Uphill Skiing and Backcountry Skiing Becoming More Mainstream as Resorts Embrace the Trend According To SnowSports Industries America (SIA), uphill skiing and backcountry skiing is becoming more and more mainstream, influencing everything from resort policy to gear. More than half of North American resorts now allow uphill skiing, and alpine-touring equipment sales grew 13 percent last season, on top of a 200% growth the previous season. 70 mountains in North America have published […] Industry News Steven Agar | October 5, 2017 1 Comment
Eldora Mountain Resort Now Allows Alpine Touring! Have you ever thought you’re wasting time riding ski lift instead of skiing? Let’s look into statistics: most people spend between 20 – 30% of their time actually skiing. That means you actually spend most of your time on the chairlift or waiting in line for one. That doesn’t sound exciting.. If spending ~70% of the day on ski lift […] Claire Weiss | September 19, 2016 0 Comments
Magic Mountain, VT: New “Hike One, Ride One” Uphill Policy Magic Mountain in Londonderry, VT just announced an incredible new uphill ski policy: skiers and riders who hike Magic to the summit will be given a “free turns token”, good for a second run on the house. Press Release from Magic Mountain: Magic Mountain Announces Hike One Ride One Uphill Skiing Policy February 2, 2015 Londonderry, VT: The best uphill policy in the ski business just got better! Magic Mountain is excited to announce a first of its kind- an expansion of our uphill skiing policy […] ameliatraynor | February 5, 2015 3 Comments