Vail Resorts Colorado Mountains Announce 2024 Summer Operating Dates As the winter season winds down, your favorite Colorado mountain resorts are excited to make plans for summer. While there’s still time to get in your spring turns at Breckenridge this May, the warmer weather and spring sunshine have us daydreaming about summer in the mountains. Related: Deck Season Has Arrived at Vail Mountain & Breckenridge Resort, CO Resort Summer […] SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Valdez, AK, Report: Questioning Reality on “Snow Dome” Above The Ocean Report from April 23, 2024 Yesterday was one for the record books. Well, maybe just for my record book. 6 fun runs with clients in the Little Las Lenas zone. Again, Evan sniffed out good snow which is impressive because it’s tough to find right now. We did try one run that was too steep with tough snow. The rest […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Mammut Partners with National Ski Patrol to Supply Ski Patrol Uniforms Mammut, the global leader in mountain safety and outdoor equipment, is proud to announce a collaboration with National Ski Patrol (NSP), one of the largest organizations committed to safety and rescue education for the outdoor industry. This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing mountain safety for skiers and ski patrollers across the nation and continues to support both […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Runs Out of 100-Day Pins Vail Mountain introduced commemorative pins for skiers who achieved 25, 50, 75, and 100 ski days for the 23/24 season. To be awarded a pin, you needed to ski the corresponding days at Vail Mountain from November 10, 2023, until the end of the season. Skiers and boarders with the corresponding days could pick up their pin from ticket office […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Big Spring Snowstorm Headed for Colorado Mountains Multiple inches of precip expected across the high plains and Front Range. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary Forecast written on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 9 p.m. MST Two low pressure systems move over Colorado through this weekend. Widespread high plains rain and mountain snow occurs over the next four days, with the heaviest precip occurring on Saturday. Very warm and […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
This Utah Public High School is Perfect for Winter Athletes as School Year Runs from April to November A traditional school calendar starts in the Fall, runs through winter and spring, and ends at the start of summer. If you or your child has aspirations to be a snow sport athlete, this calendar takes significant time away from prime training season in the winter. However, there is an option for those who prefer to be in school during […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Japanese Ski Jumper Sets New World Record with Furthest Jump of 955 Feet Japanese ski jumper Ryōyū Kobayashi set a new world record on Wednesday, April 24, when he jumped an incredible 955 feet or 291 meters from the launch point. The 27-year-old attempted the record at a purpose-built ski jump in Iceland. “It’s difficult to put this feeling into words. This is my dream come true. This experience will up-level my career, this […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Biden Administration Restricts Drilling and Mining in Alaska Wilderness On April 19, the Biden Administration took decisive action to restrict oil and gas drilling as well as mining in Alaska, stirring both praise and criticism. While environmentalists support these measures as vital for habitat conservation, state officials have voiced concerns over potential job losses and increased reliance on foreign resources. President Joe Biden’s efforts serve to curb oil and […] SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments