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 Vermontโsย 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.ย 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
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 Vermontโsย Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America and part of POWDR, announced the entertainment lineup for the 2022ย 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.ย 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 | Doesnโt Guarantee a Parking Spot The Park Stowe 22/23 season parking pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 12, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Killington Resort, VT, Fires Up Snowguns Beast of the East Killington Resort, VT, fired up its snow guns on Saturday morning to being snowmaking in preparation for the start of ski season and the 2022 Womenโs World Cup races taking place Thanksgiving weekend. Related: 2022 Killington Cup Tickets Available Starting October 6 Snowmakers fired up 23 guns between Rime and Superstar to start making those whales. […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 10, 2022 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Resort, VT, Announces Season Parking Pass Will Cost $450 | Doesn’t Guarantee a Parking Spot The days of rolling up to Stowe Mountain Resortย in Vermont at a time of your choice and arriving at non-paid parking spaces are dead and gone.ย Following an initial announcement in April, Stowe Mountain Resort this weekend revealed more details about its new paid parking for the upcoming season. The Park Stowe 22/23 season parking pass will be available from October […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 3, 2022 0 Comments