Mad River Glen, VT, Could Pull Off Land Acquisition And Pub Renovation Thanks To Co-op Shareholder Donations Mad River Glen, one of the only co-op owned ski areas in North America, is drawing nearer to completing purchase of an 1,100 acre parcel of land next door to the ski area, affectionately called the 20th hole. The opportunity to buy the land came up suddenly, after an anonymous group, Lyme Mill Brook LLC, put in an offer to […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Report: West Coast Snowfall, East Coast Skiing Jay Peak conditions report from Sunday, December 21, 2025 By now, we all know the storyline that has dominated the early-season ski news: the East Coast is having an early-season for the history books, while the West Coast ironically is off to one of the worst starts in the past three decades. This storyline is no better exemplified than by […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
4 Backcountry Skiers Rescued After Smart Decisions Help Avoid Disaster Near Stowe, VT Stowe Mountain Rescue responded to a backcountry call this week that ended with four skiers safely back at the resort, thanks to a series of smart decisions and quick action before conditions deteriorated. The group of backcountry tourers became disoriented while skiing in the Spruce Peak backcountry and realized they had traversed too far to the left. That recognition was […] Backcountry Brent Glogau | December 16, 2025 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT, Exercises Right To Purchase 1,100 Acres Next Door In 1995, Betsy Pratt, longtime owner of Mad River Glen, Vermont, made the bold decision to sell the ski area to the skiers, by way of a co-op. At the time, the co-op could only raise enough money to buy the ski area itself, and the Pratt Family retained control of some 1,100 acres next to the ski area that […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Stowe, VT, Ski & Ride School Marks 90 Years of Snowsports Tradition Stowe, VT – December 10, 2025 – This winter, Stowe Mountain Resort celebrates a remarkable milestone—90 years of shaping the future of skiing and riding through its iconic Ski & Ride School. Since 1935, Stowe has been a pioneer in snowsports education, inspiring generations to discover the thrill of winter in Vermont’s legendary Green Mountains. From its humble beginnings with a […] Industry News Press Release | December 10, 2025 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Okemo Mountain Resort, VT—A Small Town with a Big Soul Growing up in Hartford, Connecticut, my family chose Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont as the place we’d spend the next 10 winters exploring together. We weren’t chasing bottomless powder or hucking huge cliffs; we were soaking up family time on the hill, learning to love skiing for what it really is: cold, simple, and full of heart. Related: Stowe and […] Brains Charlie | November 28, 2025 0 Comments
Stowe, VT, Report: Steep and Deep—Day 1 Report from Opening Day, Friday, November 21, 2025 It’s not every day that you get to repeat Day 1, but this year I made the trip to Stowe for its start. There is something special about getting out on Day 1; like the last day of the season, this is a day usually reserved for the die-hards, the skier or […] Conditions Report David Michael | November 26, 2025 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Announces Opening of New $12 Million Superstar Six Chairlift on Saturday, November 29 Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, announces that the Superstar Six, the resort’s newest chairlift, will open to the public on Saturday, November 29, at 9:00 a.m. To commemorate the occasion, Killington will host a Superstar Opening Party, which will be complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a bubly toast, and exclusive giveaway items […] Industry News Press Release | November 26, 2025 0 Comments
50+ Trails Will be Open at Stowe, VT, on the First Day of the Season Stowe Mountain Resort is poised for one of its strongest season kickoffs in recent memory, announcing plans to open more than 50 trails when lifts start spinning Friday. The resort shared on social media on Wednesday that the open terrain will cover more than 20 miles and 225 acres, a substantial early-season offering for the iconic Vermont ski area. “Opening […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
Stowe and Okemo Resorts to Open With Record Early-Season Snowpack as Vermont Surges Ahead of the West While the western United States waits for winter to arrive, Vermont is stealing the spotlight. Stowe Mountain Resort announced it will open for the 2025-26 season on Friday, November 21, backed by what the resort is calling a record deep snowpack for this time of year—a rarity in November and a stark contrast to the lean early-season conditions out West. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2025 1 Comment
East Coast Scores Big Early-Season Snow as Jay Peak, VT, Urges Uphillers to Use Caution: “We Don’t Want to Suspend Uphill Access, But We Will” While the West Coast remains parched of snowfall for the most part, the East Coast has been getting blessed with storms recently, and Jay Peak in Vermont has already seen 92″ of snowfall this season-to-date. 4 feet of natural snow has fallen on the mountain in the past 2 weeks alone, and the resort intends to open for the 2025-26 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Best Ski Counties in the United States There are countless great skiing and snowboarding locations across the United States. Some counties, however, pull far above their weight when it comes to quality and quantity of snow, elevation, access to great inbounds and backcountry terrain, vibrant après scene, accessibility from major airports, and of course number of ski resorts. From coast to coast, we’ve compiled a list using […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | November 14, 2025 1 Comment
Killington, VT, Holds Off on Opening Day as Temperatures Stay Just Too Warm The Beast of the East isn’t quite ready to roar. Despite a brief cold snap that allowed Killington Resort to fire up its snowguns this week, the mountain announced that it won’t open for skiing or riding this weekend as originally hoped. “Mother Nature gave us another quick window to fire up the snowguns,” the resort wrote in an Instagram […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 6, 2025 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain, VT, Trip Report…And She Said “Yes” Stowe Mountain Trip Report from October 17 – 19, 2025 For years, my girlfriend has been telling me one thing over and over—there is no way I’ll be able to surprise her with a proposal. For most of our relationship, I totally believed her in this notion. With us recently celebrating our five-year anniversary, it made sense that she would […] Trip Report Liam Abbott | November 5, 2025 0 Comments
Unprepared Hikers in Cotton Hoodies and Sweatpants Rescued From 8″ of Snow on Mount Mansfield, VT Stowe Mountain Rescue rescued two young hikers on Sunday evening who had climbed Vermont’s Mount Mansfield via the Hellbrook Trail. Though they reached the summit, they lacked essential equipment for the late-season conditions. Related: Unprepared Teen Hikers Rescued From Waist-Deep Snow on Mount Moosilauke, NH The men wore cotton hoodies and sweatpants, which are highly unsuitable for winter backcountry. Cotton, […] Hiking SnowBrains | November 3, 2025 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Approves $22 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, has approved an additional $22 million for on-mountain improvements, marking its second consecutive year of significant capital infusion under its independent ownership group. This move brings total investment at the resort to $60 million over two years, following the $38 million allocated the previous year, which included […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2025 0 Comments
You Can Upgrade Your Ski Pass to Priority Lift Access for $2,000 at This Vermont Ski Resort This winter, Sugarbush Resort in Vermont is rolling out an all-new luxury upgrade designed to take mountain access and comfort to the next level. The Sugarbush Reserve Pass gives guests a way to make the most of every day on the slopes with no lines, no waiting, and a private club space to unwind between runs. It is available as […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 14, 2025 0 Comments
The 25-Year, $3 Billion Killington Expansion Will Run Head On Into Vermont’s Housing Crisis Chris Karr arrived at Killington in 1981 to spend a season as a ski bum; 44 years later, he is still here as the owner of a number of restaurants and a convenience store. Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, Karr faced serious problems finding staff. This wasn’t a new issue as housing in Vermont had been getting harder to […] Industry News David Michael | October 13, 2025 1 Comment
[UPDATE] Brattleboro Ski Hill, VT, Acquires Much Needed Groomer Brattleboro Ski Hill, Vermont, has offered a welcoming and accessible place to learn how to ski since 1938. Famous for its $5 lift tickets, the local ski hill has fought valiantly to try and keep skiing accessible for its community. Brattleboro runs mostly on volunteers, who can earn a free day ticket for every two hours of service, and their […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | September 30, 2025 0 Comments
Brattleboro Ski Hill, VT, Needs Your Help In a time where lift ticket prices can soar as high as $300, it may be shocking to learn that there are ski areas that offer tickets for less than the price of a burger at a mega resort. Brattleboro Ski Hill, Vermont, which first opened in 1938, has offered day lift tickets for just $5 for the past few […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | September 18, 2025 0 Comments
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