March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start Round 1 of SnowBrains’ 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. In Round 1 alone, over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is. Related: March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 23, 2026 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America Just when you thought the ski season was about to wind down, the biggest ski resort showdown begins. In honor of one of the best tournaments ever created, SnowBrains’ March Madness Ski Resort Edition sets out to crown the overall best ski resort in North America, voted by the people. Last year marked the first edition of the tournament, featuring […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 15, 2026 2 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Report: A Sleeper Pow-Day With Much More on the Way This report is from Friday, January 23, 2026. My roommate Ben and I woke up to our 6:00 a.m. alarms to see a current windchill value of -20 degrees Fahrenheit at the mountain. After a few minutes of contemplation, we reluctantly got out of our warm beds to get ready for the two-hour drive to Whiteface Mountain, New York, our home […] Conditions Report Gabe Ward | January 26, 2026 0 Comments
New York’s Adaptive Snowsports Programs Open Winter Adventure to All New York State shines as a leader in accessible winter travel with ski areas and resorts across the state offering adaptive programs, inclusive lodging, and scenic trails that showcase the best of the season. From adaptive ski and snowboard programs in the Catskills and inclusive winter adventures in the Finger Lakes to barrier-free trails in Chautauqua-Allegheny and Olympic experiences in […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2025 0 Comments
New York Ski Season: Whiteface, Gore, & Mt Van Hoevenberg Open, While Belleayre Opens This Weekend New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening dates of the 2025-26 winter season for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) ski areas. New York boasts more ski areas (50) than any other state in the country, and the Olympic Authority’s flagship mountains, Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre, play a central role in the state’s publicly supported […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 23, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Opens This Weekend After 18 Inches of Fresh Snow Winter has arrived in the Adirondacks — and Whiteface Mountain, New York, is wasting no time kicking off the ski season. Following 18 inches of natural snowfall and round-the-clock snowmaking by the resort’s 160 snow cannons, the iconic New York resort has announced it will officially open for the season this Saturday, November 15. “The snow checks out, we’re OPENING […] SnowBrains | November 12, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Faces Environmental Violations Ahead of Ski Season The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) has been charged with environmental violations by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) following the October 3–5 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Cup mountain biking races at Whiteface Mountain. Related: Whiteface Mountain, NY, Joins Mountain Collective Pass On September 22, 2025, the DEC issued an official Notice of Violation (NOV) to ORDA for […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 13, 2025 0 Comments
Canada’s Mountain Bike World Cup Shifts West: Whistler In, Mont Sainte Anne Out Western Canadian fans will be excited to hear that Whistler, BC, will be a stop on the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup calendar. This, however, comes at the expense of a legendary venue in Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec. Whistler Bike Park will host its first-ever World Cup event on September 25 through 27 but it will be strictly downhill. […] Biking Brett Currie | September 18, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast One of the best parts of skiing is taking in the scenery around you. Ski resorts give you a unique perspective of the region around you, as your elevation allows you to see everything in the area all at once. The ski resort experience can be greatly enhanced by the view of the surrounding area, putting less emphasis on the […] Brains Brett Currie | August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Joins Mountain Collective Pass The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) today announced that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York has officially joined the Mountain Collective Pass lineup, becoming the newest addition to an alliance of 27 premier destinations across five continents. Related: Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies in New York The Mountain Collective Pass provides skiers […] Press Release | July 21, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Brains 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 1 Comment
Whiteface Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Gore Mountain in New York All Open This Friday, November 15 Whiteface Mountain The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will open to season passholders on Friday, November 15, with a special Passholder Appreciation Day. Thanks to colder temperatures, the crew at Whiteface fired up their snowmaking systems on November 8 and began laying down a thick base with the help of some […] Industry News Press Release | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Sees First Snow of Season The Adirondack Mountains in New York are one of the coldest places in the Lower 48. Whiteface Mountain has the nickname “Iceface” for its brutally cold winters and sometimes icy conditions. Skiing on ice is something all East Coast skiers have to deal with and are accustomed to. The mountain is also known for its high wind speeds, high elevation, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
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