Nutt Hill Winter Park, WI, Set for Winter 2025-26 Comeback After Closing in 2014 A decade after closing its gates, Nutt Hill Winter Park, Wisconsin, will officially begin its transformation back into Sheboygan County’s premier winter recreation destination. Community members, city officials, and project partners will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony at noon on June 19, marking the start of nearly $2.3 million in upgrades set to welcome skiers, snowboarders, and tubers for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2025 0 Comments
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
New York Father & Daughter Found Dead After Disappearing on Mount Katahdin Hike A father and daughter from New York who went missing while hiking Mount Katahdin, Maine, over the weekend have been found dead, according to Baxter State Park officials. Tim Keiderling, 58, and his daughter Esther Keiderling, 28, both of Ulster Park, New York, were last seen around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, as they made their way toward the […] Hiking Julia Schneemann | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Sugarloaf, ME, to Open New England’s Newest Lift-Serviced Bike Park on July 4 This summer, Sugarloaf, Maine, will debut New England’s newest lift-serviced downhill mountain bike park, opening on July 4, with gravity-fed trails and stunning mountain views for riders of all abilities. The new Sugarloaf Bike Park marks a major milestone in the resort’s ongoing 2030 development plan, with a top-to-bottom flow trail launching the experience. The park’s debut trail, Emerald, is […] Biking Press Release | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Catamount Mountain Resort, NY—Carving Memories I have such fond memories of winter mornings waking up before dawn and getting on the road to Catamount Mountain Resort in Upstate New York. The night before each trip, it was hard for me to sleep. I imagined the runs that awaited me, twisting and turning along the ridge lines. It wasn’t just spending time with my dad. It […] Luke Smith | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Vermont Snowboard Manufacturer Halts Snowboard Production Due to Trump’s Tariffs In a heartfelt announcement on Instagram, Vermont-based snowboard brand Goon Gear revealed it will not produce snowboards for the upcoming 2025–26 season. Citing “unpredictable tariffs and rising costs,” the company said the financial risks have simply become too great for a small operation. Despite the setback, Goon Gear emphasized that it’s not closing down—apparel drops and community events like Goonfest […] Julia Schneemann | May 30, 2025 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Sugarbush Resort, VT, Where Memories Last a Lifetime During ski season, my weekday morning routine goes as follows: wake up, get out of bed, check the Sugarbush, Vermont, snow report, read it to my Dad, and then get ready for the school day. Oddly, my 6:30 a.m. alarm feels earlier than the 4:15 a.m. race-day wake-up. During winter, my motto is: ski first, school later. Schoolwork will always […] Sam Fishman | May 28, 2025 0 Comments
Black Mountain, NH, Sells to Community Co-op in $2.6M Deal Black Mountain, one of New Hampshire’s oldest ski areas, has been sold to a newly formed community cooperative following a $2.6 million transaction finalized on May 24. The sale marks a new chapter for the historic ski hill, which opened with lift-served skiing in 1935 and most recently operated under the Fichera family for nearly three decades. The new owner, […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 28, 2025 0 Comments
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