Valentine’s Day Weekend: Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Celebrate the Season of Love Palmerton, PA – February 7, 2025 – Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter—welcome news for snow enthusiasts across Pennsylvania. With an extended season ahead, February presents the perfect opportunity for visitors to hit the slopes and take advantage of special events, discounts, and winter festivities at Pennsylvania’s Area Ski Resorts (SkiPA). Whether planning a romantic Valentine’s getaway or making […] Industry News Press Release | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Blue Mountain, ON, Conditions Report: Canada’s Go-to Ski Resort Report from Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, February 2, 2025 When you ask skiers and riders what countries offer the best skiing on Earth, Canada more often than not makes the list. Yet 40% of Canadians, including myself, grew up skiing in the flat, mountainless province of Ontario, where winter still exists for six months of the year and if […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being installed each year across North America for skiing, this article […] Brains James Pulfer | February 10, 2025 4 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Active Storm Pattern Setting Up for the Northeast This forecast was created at 7:30 a.m. PST on Thursday, February 6 A potent string of disturbances will target the Northeast, bringing two noteworthy snowfall events and periods of gusty winds through the weekend. Temperatures will hover near freezing or just below freezing at times, creating a wintry mix in some areas. Overall, the pattern remains active into next week, with below-normal […] WeatherBrains | February 6, 2025 0 Comments
2 Hikers Rescued Overnight From Chest Deep Snow During Whiteout on Mount Washington, NH During the overnight hours of February 2 and 3, multiple agencies and search and rescue teams worked together to rescue two hikers stranded in whiteout conditions on the upper reaches of Mount Washington, New Hampshire. Related: Mount Washington, NH: Home Of The World’s Worst Weather Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on the evening of February 2, NH Fish and Game was […] Climbing SnowBrains | February 5, 2025 0 Comments
Man Injured After Chair Detaches and Falls 20 Feet at Attitash Mountain Resort, NH A chair on the Flying Bear chairlift at Attitash Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, detached and fell 20 feet on February 2, injuring a man, reports Peter Landsman at LiftBlog. The incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. Witnesses reported that the man was conscious and walking after the fall. Ski patrol attended to him before he was transported to a local […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 3, 2025 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Northeast in for a Snowy, Cold Week With Up to 20 Inches Forecasted This forecast was created at 8:30 a.m. PST on Tuesday, January 28 A strong shot of cold air has swept across the Northeast, setting the stage for multiple waves of snow this week and into early next week. Temperatures will remain cold enough for predominantly snow in the upcoming events, with each wave bringing light to moderate accumulations. Several bursts […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Placid, NY, to Host First-Ever Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup in the United States Lake Placid to Host First-Ever Women’s Ski Jumping World Cup in the United States Women’s and Men’s FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Headed to Olympic Jumping Complex Feb. 6-9 LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (January 27, 2025) – The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of Viessmann International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Ski Jumping World […] Industry News Press Release | January 27, 2025 0 Comments