Vermont to Be the First State to Ban PFAS Used in Ski Wax Vermont unanimously approved a bill on May 4th that bans perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in fire extinguishing foam, food packaging, rugs and carpets, and ski wax. Vermont is not the first state to ban PFAS, but they are the first state to ban PFAS in ski wax. Related: Listen To This: Ski Wax Is Silently Polluting The Mountain PFAS are […] Industry News Miles Wong | May 6, 2021 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: 3-8″ of Snow For Parts of Northern Vermont and New York Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee ย 3:40 PM MST, 4/20/2021 Forecast Summary: A dynamic system will move through the Northeast today through Thursday and bring 6-12″ of snow to parts of Northern Vermont and New York. Precipitation will begin tonight as rain and snow for most locations before turning over to all snow tomorrow night. Precipitation will then become […] Weather Eric McNamee | April 20, 2021 0 Comments
Vermont Ski Resorts Left with $100 Million Loss This Season With the rapid distribution of the vaccine, most regions within the US are starting to see a drop in Covid-19 cases and a rise in economic growth. But for the Vermont ski industry, it is hard to look past the recent numbers published by the Vermont Ski Areas Association. According to the Vermont Ski Areas Association, the Covid-19 pandemic has […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 16, 2021 0 Comments
2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Open Northeast Ski Resorts The final countdown – major resorts around North America have started to close.ย Most major ski regions have some resorts still open, and the Northeast has plenty of options to keep you on snow for the next week and beyond. Most ski areas still open will be closing on Sunday, April 11, although there are a few staying open into May. […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Suicide Six Ski Area, VT Looking to Add Bronco Off-Roading Course With all ski resorts limited to only making revenue half of the year, many have come up with ways to become not just ski resorts but year-round resorts, offering activities and attractions to draw people no matter what time of year. Traditionally, many ski resorts will turn to mountain biking, hiking, and golfing, but the Suicide Six ski area in […] Industry News Liam Abbott | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For Upstate New York and Vermont Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:55 AM MST, 3/31/2021 Forecast Summary: A trough will move through the Northeast US today through Friday, bringing 6-12″ of snowย to parts of upstate New York and Vermont. Rain will initially start out through today before changing over to snow tonight as the surface front moves through. Snow will taper off during the […] Weather Eric McNamee | March 31, 2021 0 Comments
Different Approaches to Modern Snowflake Photography: The History Behind the Science of Snowflakes Video of Snowflakes Grown in Dr. Kenneth G. Libbrecht’s Lab | Courtesy NY Times In a recent New York Times Science article, Kenneth Chang wrote about two very different approaches to modern snowflake photography. Following in the footsteps of Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and the ski tracks of Ed LaChapelle, Drs. Kenneth G. Libbrecht and Nathan P. Myhrvold and photographer […] Brains Mike Bartholow | March 18, 2021 0 Comments
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska.ย Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
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