Pro Skier Tim Durtschi Dislocates Knee While Filming with Teton Gravity Research in the Jackson Hole, WY, Sidecountry View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tim Durtschi – Big Mountain Ski Athlete for Teton Gravity (@timdurtschi) On April 2, legendary pro skier and Teton Gravity Films star Tim Durtschi dislocated his knee while filming with Teton Gravity Research in the Jackson Hole Sidecountry. He shared in an Instagram post that the injury was extremely […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 50+ North American Resorts Open for Skiing This Weekend Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. Related: Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe We looked for our readers to see where they can still turn […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Reports 23/24 Skier Visits Down 7.8% Due to Unfavourable Conditions, Whistler Worst Affected Related: Vail Resorts Q2 2024 Financial Results: Skier Visits Down 10%, But Income Up 5% Despite 42% Lower Snowfall Vail Resorts today reported certain ski season metrics for the comparative periods from the beginning of the ski season through April 14, 2024, and for the prior year period through April 16, 2023. The reported ski season metrics are for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Ski Area Closed Today After Fire at Historic Timberline Lodge, OR Late last night, Thursday, April 18, a three-alarm fire erupted in the attic of the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, Oregon, prompting an immediate evacuation of the premises. The fire, reported around 9:30 p.m., drew a rapid response from multiple fire departments, including Clackamas, Hoodland, Gresham, and Estacada. Related: Nordic Valley Ski Resort, UT, Closed Temporarily After Fire Devastates […] Industry News Firebrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: Brief Return to Winter Bodes Well for Spring Skiing Conditions This report is from April 18, 2024, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 4 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 50 inchesHigh Temperature: 57°F (April 11)Low Temperature: 10°F (April 14) Ski Conditions and Weather April 18, 2024 – Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers – This is our final post of the 2024 winter. Unlike most snowbirds, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Announces 2024 Winter Operating Schedule New on-mountain dining, signature events, and free skiing for kids 12 and younger Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, announces the 2024 winter season kicks off on June 21 with a new on-mountain dining experience, signature events, and free skiing for all kids 12 and younger. “Valle Nevado invites North American skiers and snowboarders to extend their season and […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA May 2024 Outlook: Expect Warmth With a Side of Unpredictable Rain Yesterday, the NOAA released its outlook for May 2024. The outlook predicts above-normal temperatures for the Northwest, the eastern half of the country, and southeastern Alaska, with mixed signals for precipitation but a general tilt towards above-normal rainfall in the central and southern regions and below-normal precipitation in the Southwest and Northwest. Temperature Outlook for May 2024 Northwest & Southeastern Alaska: […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
SR 20 North Cascades Highway, WA, Will Open Today, Friday, April 19 Washington State Department of Transport (WSDOT) announced on Wednesday that the SR 20 North Cascades Highway will open for the season at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19. Related: State Snow Maintenance Crews Begin Clearing Tioga Pass, CA This isn’t the earliest spring opening, but we are still in early spring, particularly in the mountains. So, if you are planning a […] SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments