What’s New at Vermont Ski Areas for 2019/20? Resorts Spend $51-Million on Improvements Never content to rest on their laurels, Vermont ski areas are always seeking to improve the guest experience. Ski areas across the Green Mountain State invested more than $50M this offseason, bettering everything from facilities, terrain and ticket/pass options to off-slope activities and amenities. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE EAST”: Here […] SnowBrains | October 17, 2019 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Passes on Jay Peak, VT | Will Alterra Be Interested? Vail Resorts has been relentless in recent years in its pursuit of resorts to add to their portfolio. The most recent acquisition of Peak Resorts, set to close in fall 2019, will add a further 17 resorts to their collection. But one resort that’s on the market that they’re not interested in is Jay Peak, VT. Related: Former Jay Peak […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 10, 2019 0 Comments
Mount Snow, VT Investor Files Federal Lawsuit to Prevent Vail Resorts Acquiring Peak Resorts An investor in Vermont resort Mount Snow’s parent company, Peak Resorts, wants to stop a vote on whether to merge with Vail Resorts unless more information is disclosed. Related: Vail Resorts Agrees $264-Million Deal to Acquire Peak Resorts, Owner of 17 US Ski Areas The Brattleboro Reformer reports that the lawsuit accuses Peaks Resorts executives and directors of violating securities […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 4, 2019 0 Comments
Lost New England Ski Areas… These days skiing is something that people in the United States look to the west coast to find the goods. With an abundance of snow, huge mountains and seemingly never-ending resorts to visit it’s easy to understand how it ended up this way. However, skiing in the States didn’t get its start in the Rockies, the Sierras or the Cascades. […] Industry News Jack Conroy | August 12, 2019 0 Comments
Development Plans for Vermont Ski Resorts Several Vermont ski areas are investing in new infrastructure in order to better the experience of their guests. The majority of these improvements are focused on both winter and summer activities. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE EAST”: Bolton Valley: The mountain biking trail system at Bolton Valley expanded to 26 trails this […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 2, 2019 0 Comments
The 25 Best Small Towns to Visit in the USA – Guess How Many are Ski Towns? Filled with charm and plenty of friendly locals, small towns are synonymous with American life. To help you decide which towns are worthy of a vacation, US News narrowed it down to places with a population of fewer than 50,000 that offer plenty of restaurants and attractions, plus have a unique character all their own. Turns out, many of them are ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2019 0 Comments
Last Season Was Best in Years for New England Resorts Thanks to Plentiful Snowfall Northern New England resorts are coming off one of the strongest ski seasons in years, thanks mostly to plentiful snowfall and cold temperatures. Resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine all reported an increase in the numbers of skiers. Related: Killington Resort, VT Secures FIS Ski World Cup Event for the Next 2 Years During the 2018-2019 season, 100,000 more people […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 11, 2019 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT Secures FIS Ski World Cup Event for the Next 2 Years The US Ski & Snowboard, the National Governing Body (NGB) of Olympic ski and snowboard sports in the USA, and Killington Resort, VT have solidified a two-year agreement for Killington to host the FIS Ski World Cup. Killington’s place on the 2019 World Cup calendar has been confirmed by the International Ski Federation (FIS), which will take place November 30-December 1, 2019, […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 7, 2019 0 Comments
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