Here’s What’s New For Winter 2023/24 at Vermont Ski Areas Located in a state synonymous with snow, Vermont ski areas take the title of top ski destination in the East seriously—and are always looking for new ways to provide flake-filled fun for visitors. That means updates to lodging, lifts, and further expansion of snowmaking, new activities, and sustainability programs. Here’s what to look forward to in the 2023-24 season: Related: RECAP: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
What’s New at Oregon Ski Areas for 2023/24 Two New High-Speed Six-Person Chairlifts & Multi-Million Dollar Investments Re-Energizing Local Resorts Oregon ski areas are heading into this 2023/24 El Niño season following record snowfall and visitation over the past season. The big news is the addition of two new high-speed six-pack chairs—the Mt. Hood Express at Mt. Hood Meadows and the Skyliner chairlift at Mt. Bachelor. Oregon’s twelve […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Everything New at Aspen Snowmass, CO, for Winter 2023-24 | Opening Dates Announced Operating Dates also Announced, with Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Opening November 23, 2023 The winter season in Aspen Snowmass approaches in fewer than 70 days, with Opening Day scheduled for Thursday, November 23. With the unveiling of a major new terrain expansion on Aspen Mountain, and the return of World Cup ski racing to our slopes, Aspen Snowmass anticipates the coming […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2023 0 Comments
Here’s What’s New at California & Nevada Ski Resorts This Season, Including New Terrain, Upgrades, and Anniversaries Transformational new lifts, trails, snowmaking, and other infrastructure, plus the return of signature events highlight the 2022-23 winter season in California and Nevada In advance of the 2022-23 winter season, ski areas in California and Nevada are investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades designed to offer a high-quality, efficient, and memorable experience for skiers and snowboarders. From new lifts and trails […] SnowBrains | October 6, 2022 5 Comments
What’s New at Palisades Tahoe, CA, for Winter 2022/23 For the second season under its new name, Palisades Tahoe will debut its new Base to Base Gondola, host the 2023 World Cup competitors, bring back fan-favorite events, and offer new upgrades, programs, and promotions for new and longtime visitors. Conditions permitting, the resort is scheduled to open on November 22, 2022. Base to Base Gondola Slated to open for […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2022 2 Comments
What’s New at Utah Ski Resorts: Here’s All the Exciting Improvements for the 2021–22 Season With the start of ski season just weeks away, here’s all the new and exciting things that will greet skiers at resorts in Utah, courtesy of Ski Utah. Related: Ski Utah Strongly Supports a Gondola as the Answer to Little Cottonwood Canyon Traffic Woes Alta Ski Area The Corkscrew trail on the Collins side has been widened to enhance the […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 30, 2021 0 Comments
What’s New at Sunday River, ME for Winter 2021/22 After announcing the Sunday River 2030 plan for sustainable growth and development in February 2020, Sunday River Resort, ME, has many exciting capital improvements for winter 2021/22, just in time for ski season. These improvements range from on-mountain infrastructure and sustainability initiatives to new experiences and ways to save on lift tickets. Related: Vision for the Future of Sunday River Resort, ME | Sunday River 2030 Snowmaking Improvements Continuing the resort’s commitment to providing […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2021 0 Comments
New Openings in Truckee, California for Winter 2020 This popular Northern Sierra mountain town offers new experiences ranging from a women-led ski and snowboard shop to new restaurants and a harvest-to-order service Recently named among the top 10 “Best Ski Towns” in USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, the winter season is off to a strong start in Truckee, California following the accumulation of over 100 […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 1 Comment
Here’s What’s New in Truckee, CA this Fall… Even More Reasons to Visit the Historic Mountain Town An incredible time of year to visit the historic mountain town of Truckee, California, autumn is when visitors can expect warm days that lead into crisp nights, leaf-peeping, smaller crowds, popular fall events and the laid back but welcoming atmosphere Truckee has long been known for. New restaurants, trails, events and more continue to elevate the unique experiences that can […] SnowBrains | October 11, 2019 8 Comments
What’s New at Ski California Resorts this Winter? Resorts Invest Millions in New Chairlifts, Lodge Renovations and Snowmaking Brought to you by Ski California On the heels of a strong winter season that extended the season of many resorts in California and Nevada—one into late July, Ski California and its 32 member resorts are gearing up for the 2019-20 winter season with significant investments designed to enhance the experience for skiers and riders this season and beyond. This includes a new chairlift, lodge […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 8, 2019 0 Comments
What’s New for Winter 2019-20 at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA After a record-breaking 2018-19 snowfall season spanning nine calendar months, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is slated to open for the 2019-20 season on Nov. 15, weather and conditions permitting. The resort will welcome guests with new lifts, events, experiences, dining, and bars. The new Treeline Cirque chairlift at Alpine Meadows is a $10 million detachable, high-speed quad chair that will […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2019 1 Comment
Here’s What’s New at Homewood Mountain Resort, CA for the 2019/20 Winter Season Homewood expands snowmaking capabilities, introduces snowcat guide and backcountry training, new food truck offering, signature events and more Over 10 new ski resort partners offer free ski days to Homewood season pass holders With the winter 2019-20 season on the horizon, Homewood Mountain Resort in California has invested in its snowmaking and grooming capabilities, new food offerings at its South […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 27, 2019 1 Comment
What’s New and Exciting at Aspen Snowmass, CO this Winter? As winter rapidly approaches, Aspen Snowmass, CO is preparing for the upcoming ski season with new infrastructure, deals, expanded programming, and improvements. Currently under construction, the new Limelight Hotel Snowmass is scheduled to be completed December 2018 with 99 hotel rooms, the tallest rock-realistic, indoor rock climbing wall in Colorado and an open-concept lounge that will offer daily après ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2018 0 Comments
Opening News for Winter 2018-2019 at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY With snow blanketing the upper reaches of the Tetons, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming is looking forward to its 53rd winter season. Slated to open on Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd, for holiday sightseeing rides on the Aerial Tram, and for skiing on Saturday, November 24th, JHMR welcomes guests with noteworthy additions to the mountain for 2018-2019 and significant enhancements upgrading […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2018 0 Comments
Skiing and Snowboarding in Vermont Can’t be Beaten – But it Can be Improved | Here’s What’s New for Winter 2018/19 Skiing and snowboarding in Vermont are experiences that can’t be beaten – but they can be improved. Green Mountain State ski areas have had their noses to the grindstone this off-season, revamping everything from their facilities, terrain and ticket/pass options to off-slope activities and amenities. Here are the myriad ways in which Vermont areas have made the state’s official sports […] Industry News Steven Agar | September 20, 2018 0 Comments
What’s New Where You Ski? California and Nevada Ski Resorts Continue to Invest Millions As the season creeps ever closer and closer and we start seeing peaks with a dusting of snow and forecasts suggesting even more snow, let’s see what the California resorts have been busy with over the summer, and where those millions of CapEx dollars have been spent. High on the list of spending for most resorts is improved snowmaking facilities. […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 20, 2018 1 Comment
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC – What’s New for Winter 2018/19 Revelstoke Mountain Resort – What’s New For Winter 2018/19 The big story for the upcoming 2018/19 season at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC centers on improvements that are slated for the Ripper Zone, the first of which will be completed in advance of Opening Day, December 1, 2018. Ripper Phase 1 – 2018/19 Glading Revelstoke, BC is home to some legendary […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 14, 2018 0 Comments
What’s New for 2018-19 at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA What’s New for Winter 2018-19 at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows • Ikon Pass debuts in its first full season with access to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and 36 iconic destinations around the world • $1.4 Million in Renovations at Alpine Meadows Base Lodge • The resort will be powered by 100% renewable electricity starting Dec. 1 With opening day scheduled […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2018 5 Comments