NSAA Release Skier Visit Numbers for 2021/21: 59-Million Visits, 5th Best Season on Record The State of the Ski Industry: NSAA Releases Skier Visit Numbers & Other Metrics for 2020-21 Season Key Statistics National skier visits totaled 59-million, the 5th best season on record This was a record season for skier visits in the Pacific Northwest region, and second-best in the Rocky Mountain region Skier visits were up over last season in all six geographic regions; […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2021 0 Comments
Swedish Ski Resort Opens on Recycled Snow Idre Fjall Ski Resort, located in Western Sweden, is opening for the winter 20/21 season – using last year’s snow. That’s right, Idre Fjall will be recycling snow they saved from last season to open up a single “white ribbon of death” to kick off the new winter season this Friday. Related: Navigating the Chaos – The White Ribbon of […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 16, 2020 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM Announces 2020-21 Operating Plan | 50% Capacity, Tickets to be Purchased in Advanced Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico has made some significant changes in preparation for the 20/21 pandemic winter season. Related: All the Individual Ski Resort Winter 20/21 Policies in One Place The legendary steep-ski Mecca released a written statement, detailing its operating plan this season: TAOS SKI VALLEY, NM, Oct. 9, 2020 – Taos Ski Valley leaders are thrilled to announce […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO Starts Snowmaking Snow conditions report from September 29, 2020 Copper Mountain in Colorado has flipped the switch from summer to winter as resort crews begin making snow for the 20/21 winter season. Yes! Copper Mountain wrote on the resort’s Facebook page: The countdown is on. Snowmaking has officially begun! Lock in your winter with a season pass for the best price – the […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Winter 20/21 Projected Opening Dates for Utah Ski Resorts As the leaves start changing and the days grow shorter and shorter, it can only mean one thing: winter is coming. Related: “Projected Opening Dates for Colorado Ski Resorts” Heading to Utah this season? Here are all the projected opening dates to start planning and keep your stoke levels high for the winter season ahead: Alta:11/21 Beaver Mountain: TBD Brian Head: […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 25, 2020 3 Comments
Could We See Snowmageddon 2.0 For Idaho This Winter? According to some, Idaho could be in for another snowmageddon this winter. If you believe in any of the folklore, there are many signs of a snowy winter to come. The leaves are beginning to change in the mountains, which is earlier than normal. People have reported wasp nests higher up than usual. These are just two of many signs […] Industry News Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 1 Comment
Summit at Snoqualmie, WA Issues Winter 20/21 Update | No Reservation System for Passholders IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IT’S ALREADY SEPTEMBER! Summer will soon be coming to an end and winter will be just around the corner. As with any season, we plan to open as soon as the mountain has enough snow and are looking forward to providing the winter escape that so many in our area have come to love. The […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Director Addresses Expectations for Next Winter | More Backcountry Users Than Ever Before Last season ended tragically and this next one will start weirdly. Because winter is just around the corner, we wanted to get an image in our heads of what to expect next season so we reached out to Mark Staples for insight, the director of the Utah Avalanche Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Related: Why You Need to Get […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | September 1, 2020 0 Comments
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