The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast East Coast skiers are known for their unconditional love for the sport and this fact is easily seen in the terrain parks and its community. Even though it doesn’t snow enough for mountains to make 60 foot plus jump lines, park crews around the East are able to use the snow they have and build fun creative parks. Park skiers […] Zach Suffish | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Retires 2 Iconic Chairlifts Ahead of Major Upgrade Sunday marked the end of more than just the ski season at Whiteface Mountain—it was also the final day of operations for two of the resort’s most iconic lifts: the Little Whiteface Double and the Mountain Run Double. Related: Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies, in New York In a sendoff steeped in nostalgia, mountain staff temporarily […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 22, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Down to the Elite 8 What started as 32 ski resorts has been whittled down to 8, and SnowBrains followers are that much closer to selecting who will be crowned the winner of our inaugural SnowBrains March Madness tournament. Thank you to everyone who has participated and voted in the matchups so far. The Sweet 16 saw continued domination from heavyweight opponents such as Jay Peak, […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion in the Sweet 16 Last week saw the launch of the SnowBrains March Madness Ski Resort Tournament where we asked our followers to vote on what they deem to be the best ski resort in North America. Over 30,000 votes were cast in the first round, and as of today, we move on to the Sweet 16. Out of 32 of North America’s most well-known […] SnowBrains | March 31, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion as Best Ski Resort in North America While March may be the most exciting time of year for basketball fans, the month typically sees skiing wind down to a close—until now. To honor the most intense sports tournament on the continent, SnowBrains decided to host a March Madness of its own to find out which ski resort its following would crown champion as the Best Ski Resort […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Placid, NY, Trip Report: Fully Embracing an Idyllic Town Nestled in the Heart of the Adirondacks When trying to decide on a destination ski trip, there are countless factors to weigh when deciding what trip is right for you. Location, price, activities, accommodations, the ski resort itself, dining—the list goes on and on. For skiers and riders on the East Coast looking for a complete winter escape with great skiing, your options quickly narrow down to […] Trip Report Liam Abbott | March 4, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies, in New York Report from Saturday, January 18 – Sunday, January 19, 2025 For someone who has never skied Whiteface before, you sure hear a lot about what this place is like as an East Coast skier. It’s icy. It’s absolutely freezing. It’s got a bigger vertical drop than most West Coast ski areas. It offers some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing on […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 23, 2025 1 Comment
Whiteface, NY, Report: Skiing With Local Legend Jeff Hopkins Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 We arrived at Whiteface Mountain, New York, in the early afternoon, approaching the largest vertical drop in the Northeast. The scenery along the way was breathtaking, with snow-covered peaks and towering evergreens setting the tone for our visit. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the local legend, Jeff Hopkins. A late-start skier with large […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Grand Opening of the Notch Chair Lift at Whiteface Mountain, NY The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (‘Olympic Authority’) announces the grand opening of The Notch at Whiteface Mountain, New York on December 9, 2023. The Notch is the new quad-chair at Whiteface Mountain which was the biggest, most transformative project of the summer at the resort. The new Notch chair lift is a detachable quad lift that takes guests […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
The Most Affordable & Most Expensive Ski Destinations in the United States Last week, the largest vacation rental search engine, HomeToGo, released its 2021 Ski Season Report detailing its findings on the 55 most affordable and expensive ski destinations in the United States. Here is what they found: Most Expensive Destinations The top of the list may not come entirely as a surprise. Alta, Vail, Aspen, Beaver Creek, and Deer Valley take […] Industry News Liam Abbott | January 20, 2021 0 Comments
Mid-Station Lodge at Whiteface Mountain Ski Area, NY Destroyed in Late Night Blaze A fire on Saturday night destroyed the Mid-Station Lodge at Whiteface Mountain Ski Area in New York. Staff working at the Mid-Station raised the alarm at about 9 pm. The Wilmington, Jay and Upper Jay volunteer fire departments all responded, as well as the New York State Police who secured the scene. The resort used snowcats to transport firefighters up to […] Fire Firebrains | December 2, 2019 0 Comments
Canadian Skier Missing at Whiteface Mountain, NY Turns Up Safe & Well almost 3000 Miles Away in California We wrote last week about a Canadian skier missing at Whiteface Mountain, NY and the police efforts and public appeal for his whereabouts. In a bizarre new twist, he has turned up, safe and well, almost 3000 miles away, reports NBC. New York State Police said Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis, 49, of Toronto, was found 2,900 miles away Tuesday in Sacramento. […] Industry News Steven Agar | February 16, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Awesome Film of The Whitefire Crew Shredding in their Tahoe Backyard SnowBrains has the pleasure of calling Ryland Bell a great friend and we’ve had the good fortune of riding with him all over the world; Squaw, Alaska, Japan. Great guy. Here he is riding with Chris Galvin and Andrew Irwin, as well as their good friend Morgan Hebert and the Hatchett Brothers. A group collectively known as ‘The Whitefire Crew’. […] Featured Video Steven Agar | January 17, 2018 0 Comments