Indy Pass Demands 14 of its Partners Choose Either Them or Ski Cooper as Multi-Pass Feud Continues The fallout has started for ski areas that are both on the Indy Pass and have reciprocal agreements with Ski Cooper, Colorado. Earlier this summer, Indy Pass officially accused Ski Cooper of hurting independent ski areas due to having a colossal 74 ski areas on its season pass reciprocal partner list. Related: Indy Pass Accuses Ski Cooper, CO, of Hurting […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Appropriately Named Ski Areas in the U.S. “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare wrote, implying that names are irrelevant. It is the characteristics of what you are referring to that matter. This may be true for many ski areas; however, some are genuinely appropriately titled. These are SnowBrains’s top resorts that live up to their name. #9 Sun Valley, ID Sun Valley, ID, averages 205 days of sun per […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 27, 2023 3 Comments
Almost 80% of Homes in Park City, UT, Are Vacant Or Not Owner Occupied The affordable housing shortage in ski towns is widespread and has been well documented. In mountain resort towns across the country, this crisis is causing employee shortages, crippling local businesses, and threatening the soul of a ski town’s true identity and culture. Related: Investigating the Ski Town Housing Shortage Park City, UT, is no exception to this quandary. The average […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 24, 2023 0 Comments
UC Berkeley Ph.D. Student Becomes First Person to Ski All 15 of California’s 14,000′ Peaks A 14,000-foot peak is a spectacle to be seen. Because of their towering rarity, they have earned their own nickname and are referred to as “14ers.” The massive height and beauty of 14ers attract the most ambitious mountain enthusiasts looking for an adrenaline challenge. There are only four states in the U.S. that contain 14ers. Climbing and skiing down just […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 20, 2023 0 Comments
Timberline Bike Park, OR, Report: Gravity Fest Fun with My Little Shredders Report for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Timberline Lodge is well known for being a summer skiing destination. People from all over the country and the world come to ski on the Palmer snowfield. In fact, just three weeks ago, I was up there skiing on the longest day of the year. Related: Timberline Lodge, OR, Report: Ripping a Volcano on […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | July 12, 2023 0 Comments
Indy Pass Accuses Ski Cooper, CO, of Hurting Independent Ski Areas by Gaming Reciprocal Agreements I am a big fan of reciprocal pass agreements. My hometown mountain has anywhere from three to five of these agreements every year. I can take advantage of these pacts each season and ski a new area for “free.” These agreements are a great way for ski resorts to add value to their season pass holders. For no extra cost, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
What are MoonBikes and Will They Soon Replace Snowmobiles? What are MoonBikes? Expertly designed and crafted in France, they are simply the world’s first electric snowbike. MoonBikes are fun, silent, and have no operational footprint. They are easy to ride, store, and transport. They are three times lighter than a snowmobile. This makes them a great choice for decarbonized mobility at ski resorts. They are also a fantastic alternative for […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 6, 2023 0 Comments
Drastic Difference in Snow Cover at Kicking Horse, BC, Compared to Last Year Unless you were hiding under a rock, you know that snowfall last winter was one for the record books for many places in the western USA. It was so good, that many places are still showing healthy snowpacks right now. Related: There’s Still an Astonishing 8 Feet of Snow on the Ground at Alta, UT However, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 5, 2023 0 Comments
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