The 7 Most Iconic Ski Runs on the East Coast The East Coast, or, the ‘Ice Coast’, as some may say it, is widely regarded as having some of the most icy and variable conditions in North America. Due to this, challenging runs on the East Coast are often overlooked. This article should change that, however, as it is a list of all of the most challenging and iconic ski runs […] Industry News Jake Benton | June 5, 2025 5 Comments
Beyond Carbon Neutral: How American Ski Resorts Are Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions In an ever-changing world of combating climate change, some ski resorts are leading the sustainability charge. Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was the first North American resort to go carbon neutral in 2021, and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado did it soon after, also going carbon neutral in 2023, just under two years ahead of its 2025 goal. Going carbon […] Brains Jake Benton | January 3, 2025 0 Comments
Sugarloaf, ME, Report: Soft, Springlike Conditions for Winter Break Report from Saturday, December 28, and Sunday, December 29 Sugarloaf in Maine is the second largest ski area on the East Coast, with just over 1,300 acres of terrain for skiers and riders to enjoy. The resort often has some of the best conditions in the Northeast due to its north-facing, high-elevation terrain, and robust snowmaking system, which covers about […] Conditions Report Jake Benton | January 3, 2025 0 Comments
Wildcat Mountain, NH, Conditions Report: Cold Week Equals Great Conditions for the Weekend Report from Saturday, December 7 After a week of some seriously cold temperatures, open East Coast ski areas have been popping up left and right. Natural snow had also fallen throughout this last week, which was a nice addition to snowmaking efforts. Some resorts received only a dusting, with others receiving almost a foot. Now, with 12 resorts open, skiers […] Conditions Report Jake Benton | December 8, 2024 0 Comments
Waterville Valley, NH, Report: Fresh Corduroy on Opening Weekend Report from Sunday, December 1 After about a foot of snow blanketed the White Mountains of New Hampshire on Thanksgiving, skiers and riders were getting in the mood to start their ski seasons. They didn’t have many resorts to choose from. Bretton Woods, Cannon, and Waterville Valley had all recently opened, and each had about an equal amount of open […] Conditions Report Jake Benton | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
Wildcat Mountain, NH, to Auction Off Summer Gondola Cabins This Weekend Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire, will be auctioning off old summer gondola cabins this weekend. The auction will last from approximately September 21 at 12 p.m. Central Time until September 22 at 12 p.m. The summer gondola cabins were originally from Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, where they operated until 1991. After this, they were dismantled and eventually sent to Wildcat. […] Industry News Jake Benton | September 21, 2024 0 Comments
Mow Some Grass, Earn Your Pass This Fall at Mad River Glen, VT Have you ever wondered how ski resort trails are mowed in the summer? Well, most ski resorts mow most of their terrain using either tractors or snowcats with mower attachments on the front. At Mad River Glen in Waitsfield, Vermont, the mowing is done a little bit differently. While some of the beginner and intermediate terrain is mowed by tractor, […] Industry News Jake Benton | August 17, 2024 0 Comments
Cranmore Mountain Resort, NH, Conditions Report: Beginner’s Paradise Report from Thursday, August 1: Located just on the outskirts of the bustling town of North Conway, New Hampshire, Cranmore Mountain Resort offers a very family-oriented experience with many different activities, from skiing during the winter to mountain biking and scenic lift rides during the summer. On August 1, my dad and I decided to go downhill mountain biking at […] Jake Benton | August 7, 2024 0 Comments
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