Jay Peak Resort, VT, Will Open For One Final Weekend Thanks to ‘Too Much Snow’ Jay Peak Resort, VT, announced yesterday that they will open next weekend for one last hurrah to end the season. “Sooooooโฆ.how about one more weekend? We know we said May 1 would be it for lifts, but thereโs just too much snow not to have another go. Weโll be re-opening Stateside (again) May 7-8. Stay tuned for the Lift schedule.” […] SnowBrains | May 3, 2022 0 Comments
Former Vermont Ski Resort Owner Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail for Fraud Ariel Quiros, the former owner of Vermont ski resorts Jay Peak and Burke Mountain Resort, has been sentenced to serve five years in jail, ending Vermontโs longest ever fraud-related case. After nearly seven years, and multiple accounts of money laundering, Quiros agreed to a plea deal and will serve time.ย Quiros is set to begin his sentence on July 26th. […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | May 2, 2022 0 Comments
Magic Mountain Ski Area, VT, Burns Vail Resorts Over Decision to Charge For Parking at Stowe, VT In response to Stowe Resort’s paid parking announcement yesterday, fellow Vermont resort Magic Mountain took the opportunity to rub salt in to the wound of Epic Pass holders by informing visitors that their parking will remain free next season. Just a friendly reminder that parking is STILL FREE in Lots A and B next season. However, there may be surcharge […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2022 7 Comments
Killington Resort, VT Begins Construction of New K-1 Lodge Killington Resort is beginning construction of its new K-1 lodge. Construction was initially scheduled to start in March 2020. However, plans were deferred after COVID19 hit following the state of Vermontโs stay-at-home orders.ย Now construction will begin with the demolition of the current lodge.ย While changes to the lodge are being made, additional parking bays will also be added. A bus […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | March 24, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Unleashes 2022 Unlimited Spring Pass and Event Line-Upย The Vermont Brewers Festival returns on March 19 and the legendary spring rite of passage, the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge, kicks off April 2 along with other crowd favorite events Vermontโs Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and a POWDR company, charges into spring with the Unlimited Spring Pass and a jam-packed event series […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 7, 2022 0 Comments
Registration Opens For Killington Resort, VT’s, Annual Bump Challenge Did someone say bumps?ย Registration for the return of the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge at Killington Resort, VT, is now open. The annual competition will heat up again on Saturday, April 2nd as amateur bumpers take to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle for a place in the finals. The top 32 men and 16 women will compete in a […] SnowBrains | March 1, 2022 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT’s, 100 Day Club Celebrates 1,000 Days Vermontโs Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the elusive 100 Day Club on Feb. 12, 2022, day 100 of the 2021-22 season. Related: Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast The 100 Day Club is a badge […] SnowBrains | March 1, 2022 0 Comments
Fox US Open of Mountain Biking Returns to Vermont The Fox US Open of Mountain Biking has announced the 2022 race festival will be returning to Killington Resort, VT, this September 15-18th. The Fox US OPEN originated on the East Coast in 2003 and was last hosted at Killington Resort in 2018. Top professional racers from around the world are anticipated to compete for the $80,000 prize purse, with […] Cycle CycleBrains | February 18, 2022 0 Comments