Controversial Paid Parking Helped Reduce Wait Times at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Over MLK Day Weekend The controversial paid parking introduced at Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, this weekend was a great success, according to General Manager Bobby Murphy. Over the MLK Day weekend, traditionally one of the busiest weekends for ski resorts, the new system helped reduce wait times to get on the trails, MyNBC5 reports. “We’ve had a great weekend. We were fortunate to get […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 19, 2023 0 Comments
Stratton, VT, Report: Spring Skiing in Late December Report from Friday, December 30th I woke up this morning, checked the forecast, and it was 52 degrees out at the base of Stratton. After hardpack conditions for the last few days, this thaw is something I really have been looking forward to. Stratton has received 43 inches of snow this year, and some of it has stuck around in […] Conditions Report Spencer McLaughlin | December 31, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Officially Opens for the Season Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, and part of POWDR has officially kicked off its 2022-23 winter season, becoming among the first Eastern resorts to open for skiing and snowboarding. The first turns of the season were reserved exclusively for Killington Season Pass, Beast 365, and Ikon pass holders, but the resort will open […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2022 0 Comments
Best Colleges for Skiing & Snowboarding Have you ever dreamed about experiencing college in a mountain town? Luckily, there are several amazing options located in a variety of regions across the United States. While most resort towns lack the infrastructure to maintain and operate institutions of higher education like the ones listed below, there is a multitude of nearby larger towns that have sustained student populations […] Matt Scribner | November 17, 2022 13 Comments
Sunday River, ME, Opens 3 Hours Before Killington, VT, and Is the First Ski Area Open in the Northeast This Season Sunday River, ME, opened for skiing at 9 am this morning. Although Killington in Vermont opens at noon and was originally scheduled to be the first resort open in New England (and the Northeast), Sunday River made a last-minute announcement that they would open at 9 am. This isn’t the first time that Killington’s midday opening has caused them to just […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | November 17, 2022 0 Comments
Top 5 Ski Towns That Love to Drink With the world having countless amazing ski towns (not to mention Germany is in its own league), we have kept this list limited to the United States. And since opinions are like, well you know, opinions, this list is in no particular order. Killington, Vermont Starting us off strong is Killington, Vermont. Lovingly and appropriately known as “the beast,” Killington […] Industry News Ayden Arca | November 15, 2022 1 Comment
2022 Killington Cup Entertainment Lineup to Feature Michael Franti, Noah Kahan, Stephen Kellogg and DJ Angie Vee Weekend of Alpine Ski Racing and Live Music to Take Place Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25-27; Tickets are available by visiting www.killington.com/worldcup Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, announced the entertainment lineup for the 2022 Cup. Taking place November 25-27, the return of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup will bring together […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 26, 2022 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Immediately Sold Out $450 Parking Pass That Doesn’t Guarantee a Spot The controversial $450 parking pass introduced by Vail Resorts-owned Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, sold out as soon as it went on sale last night. It’s not known how many of the passes were made available. Original announcement: Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Announces Season Parking Pass Will Cost $450 | Doesn’t Guarantee a Parking Spot The Park Stowe 22/23 season parking pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 12, 2022 0 Comments