Indy Pass announced today, August 28, that 43 new resorts have signed on for the 2025-26 season. These new resorts will be joined by 228 returning from last year, forming an unprecedented 271-resort coalition. With the increase in capacity that these resorts provide, a limited quantity of Indy Passes for the general public is now back on sale, and […] The post 2025-26 Indy Passes Back on Sale After Adding 43 New Resorts Across 10 States & 14 Countries appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Pats Peak is preparing for one of its largest seasons of capital investment yet with the installation of a new chairlift and major upgrades across the mountain. The southern New Hampshire ski area said it will replace its Hurricane Triple with a fixed-grip quad for the 2025-26 winter. The new SkyTrac Hurricane Quad will increase uphill capacity by about 25% […] The post Pats Peak, NH, to Add New Quad Lift, Expand Beginner Terrain for 2025-26 Season appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Residents of Keystone recently came together and filed suit against the Keystone Neighborhood Company, claiming it unfairly favors Vail Resorts. The Keystone Neighborhood Company, founded in 1995, is owned by Vail Resorts and is used to fund projects for Keystone Resort. The residents have come together under the name ‘Dissolve KNC,’with the suit arguing that a small piece of undeveloped […] The post Keystone, CO, Homeowners Sue Vail-Controlled Homeowners Association appeared first on S...| SnowBrains
The famous Cime Caron cable car at Val Thorens, France, will reopen this season after not operating last season following a crash during a maintenance run prior to season opening in November 2024. The resort’s head of communications, Coralie Roubeau, confirmed to SnowBrains that the Cime Caron cable car is scheduled to open to the public on December 6 2025. […] The post Cime Caron Cable Car at Val Thorens, France, Slated to Reopen for 2025-26 Season appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Rainbow Ski Area on New Zealand’s South Island has announced it will not open this season at all. After initially hoping for a July season start, a lack of natural snowfall kept delaying the season. Despite some cold spells throughout the season, precipitation mostly came as rainfall, and man-made snow during below-freezing nights was insufficient to enable the resort to […] The post Another Ski Area on New Zealand’s Upper South Island Ends the 2025 Season Without Ever Opening appeared ...| SnowBrains
Matthew Prince, the billionaire CEO of Cloudflare and a longtime Park City resident, has renewed public interest in buying Park City Mountain from Vail Resorts—even as the Colorado-based company insists the resort is not for sale. Prince, who recently purchased the Town Lift Plaza property on Main Street, told The Park Record that activist investors are “circling around Vail” and […] The post Vail Resorts Faces Investor Pressure as Local Billionaire Tech CEO Matthew Prince Eyes Purcha...| SnowBrains
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area is already looking toward winter, teasing a potential early November opening with a lighthearted post on social media this week. On Monday, the resort shared snowy images from the mountain along with the hashtag #SnowReminder, noting that the ski season could be just 68 days away. The playful caption pointed to a likely November 1 opening—a […] The post Trollhaugen Troll Ski Area, WI, Hints at November 1 Opening With Social Media Countdown appeared firs...| SnowBrains
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and just a mile from downtown Aspen, Colorado, a sprawling alpine estate has been listed for a staggering $300 million, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in the United States. On a national scale, the priciest residential sale to date remains hedge fund manager Ken Griffin’s $238 million […] The post $300 Million Aspen, CO, Compound Hits the Market as America’s Most Expensive Home appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Arizona Snowbowl unveiled a one-of-a-kind dining experience Sunday, August 24, with the Shift Your Viewpoint Dinner. The event was the first time Snowbowl has offered dinner service aboard the Arizona Gondola. Cabins were fitted with specially designed tables, transforming each car into an alpine restaurant in the sky. The menu was created in collaboration with Flagstaff’s acclaimed Shift Kitchen and […] The post Arizona Snowbowl Transforms Arizona Gondola into a Dining Experience in the ...| SnowBrains
For generations, snow fences have been a simple but important line of defence in the Upper Midwest’s endless battle with winter. According to traffic data collected by UsDOT, each year more than 1,300 people are killed in car crashes in the snow and more than 116,800 people are injured. Rows of wood, plastic, or even standing corn stalks have long stood […]| SnowBrains
Former ski racer and head of Swiss Ski, Urs Lehmann, has been appointed CEO of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). As such, Lehmann will report to British-Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch, President of FIS and majority shareholder (and former CEO) of the ski equipment manufacturer HEAD. Lehmann has been one of Eliasch’s most vocal opponents in the past. His […]| SnowBrains
Sölden, one of Austria’s premier ski destinations and the long-standing host of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season opener, is gearing up for a major lift infrastructure upgrade. Two of its well-known chairlifts, Silberbrünnl and Einzeiger, will be both replaced with state-of-the-art 8-seater chairlifts by leading lift manufacturer Doppelmayr in time for the 2025-26 winter season, promising faster, more comfortable […]| SnowBrains
Gogebic Community College offers a nationally acclaimed two-year Ski Area Management Program and the Mt. Zion Recreational Complex.| SnowBrains
Genuine Guide Gear, also known as G3, a well-respected player in the outdoor sports industry, is facing potential bankruptcy.| SnowBrains