Big Sky Resort, MT Patrollers Vote 69-21 to Unionize Ski patrollers at Big Sky Resort, MT, voted 69-21 in favor of unionizing last month, following the growing trend of ski patrols across the industry forming unions. Just over 100 patrollers were eligible to take part in the vote, which had been the culmination of seven years work. “We love ski patrolling, we love Lone Mountain, we love the community at […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 12, 2021 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Drops Tram Access From Standard Season Passes | Will Charge Up To $80 a Day to Ride Lone Peak Tram In a letter to guests yesterday, Big Sky Resort general manager Troy Nedved revealed that next year’s season passes will not include Lone Peak Tram access as standard, and guests will have to pay either on the day or buy a season-long access pack. According to their website, a day ticket for the Tram will cost between $20-$80. For the 21/22 season, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2021 11 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For Northern Rockies Through Tomorrow Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 10:30 AM MST, 4/5/2021 Brought to you by Grand Targhee Forecast Summary: A shortwave trough will move through the Northern Rockies today and tomorrow, bringing 6-12″ of snow. Snow will fill in throughout the day today and tonight before tapering off tomorrow afternoon. Active weather will continue in the long term before tapering […] Weather Eric McNamee | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Skier Misses First Turn, Takes Nasty Fall All Way Down Big Couloir at Big Sky Resort, MT [arve url="https://youtu.be/Pps9lXQjyuo"] SnowBrains | April 1, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Bozeman Attorney vs. Big Sky Resort: Politics and the Ski Industry Many of us who ski or snowboard in resorts scrape money together all year for a pass and gear, but anyone who has been to a ski resort on a weekend or holiday knows that they are playgrounds for wealthy folks to go on vacations and spend lots of money. Ski resorts are huge businesses and have grown to be […] Industry News Aidan Christian | March 31, 2021 6 Comments
Idaho, Montana, & Wyoming 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates As April looms just one day away and the warm weather begins to make its presence felt, ski resorts in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming will see the end of their seasons coming up within the month. Although no resorts in these states currently have their seasons scheduled to go into May, there is still almost a full month of skiing […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 31, 2021 2 Comments
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: More Snow For The Northwest, 1-4 Feet Falling Through Saturday Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 12:10 PM MST, 2/24/2021 A series of shortwave troughs will move the northwestern US through Saturday, bringing 1-4 FEET snow, with higher amounts in the High Cascades. Snow levels are expected to remain below pass level with colder air already in place. Another system will move through briefly Sunday/Monday. Conditions are expected to […] Weather Eric McNamee | February 24, 2021 0 Comments
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