Agencies Announce Decision to Restore Grizzly Bears to North Cascades Grizzly bears had been part of the ecosystem for millennia until nearly hunted to extinction in the area during the 20th century The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades of Washington, where the animals once roamed. Related: Reintroduced Colorado Wolves Kill Second Calf in […] SnowBrains | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 30+ North American Resorts Still 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 26, 2024 0 Comments
Will the Ski Season at Killington, VT, Make It to June Again This Year? It is that time of year when spring skiing is in full swing at resorts across the United States. In the East, Killington, Vermont, is traditionally the first ski resort to open and one of the last to close each season. Last season, Killington was still open at the beginning of June. Killington is currently operating with 14 trails with […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Warns Skiers and Snowboarders of Glide Cracks With spring in full swing, skiers and snowboarders need to be aware of hazards they might run into on the mountain. The ski patrol at Palisades Tahoe, California, has recently noticed glide cracks forming on popular terrain at Alpine and Palisades. As a result, they posted about the glide cracks on their Facebook page to ensure that everyone is informed and […] Industry News Noah DeVries | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Protect Our Winters POWers up the Outdoor State Climate advocacy organization Protect Our Winters (POW) is thrilled to announce the introduction of the Energizing Our Communities Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT). The bill was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on April 18, and publicly announced on Earth Day. Over the last 18 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Race Re-Cap: Der Weisse Rausch in St. Anton, Austria Der weisse Rausch (engl. “the white thrill”) is an annual end-of-season fun race at St. Anton, Austria, which this year took place on April 20. The race is a 7.5 km (4.7 mile) race that combines a downhill component with uphill sprints and an obstacle finish at the end. 555 skiers and snowboarders battle it out for the podium […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Tributary Whitewater Trips That Absolutely Rip the Sierra Nevada’s Snowmelt Spring is officially in full swing, the change in season is dynamic, and its effects ripple through the environment. The days become longer, and the sun’s rays become more concentrated in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures increase and precipitation turns from snow to rain. The snowpack in the mountains begins to decrease rapidly and the last several months of snowfall melt […] Raft Luke Guilford | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Backcountry Skiers Unapologetically Trigger Avalanche on Quandary Peak, CO, Partially Burying Skier in Another Group Spring skiing is on in Colorado, and as the snowpack consolidates, more skiers are in “peak-bagging” mode. The past Sunday, April 21, a group of backcountry skiers were meticulously descending the north couloir (Quandary Couloir) on Quandary Peak one by one when the group above them descended past them, triggering a wind slab that partially buried one of their skiers. […] Avalanche Luke Guilford | April 25, 2024 0 Comments