Mammoth Lakes, CA, Voted Best Ski Town 2022 Mammoth Lakes, California, has won the honor of “Best Ski Town” in North America in the 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest. Related: What’s New for Winter ‘22-23 in Mammoth Lakes, CA Mammoth Lakes is home to Mammoth Mountain and is surrounded by the Eastern Sierra wilderness that Ansel Adams made famous. With a long history as a basecamp for […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 7, 2022 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY; Get Set for Big Time Winter Bargains Brought to you by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort The summits of Wyoming’s Teton Mountains are powdered white, and the thrill of winter can be felt all-around picturesque Jackson Town Square. Opening day for winter 22/23 is on November 25th, so it’s the perfect time to plan that ultimate trip to Teton Village and famous Jackson Hole Mountain Resort [JHMR]. […] Featured Article Paulie | November 14, 2022 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Report; Hearty And Rowdy Teton Hospitality Report from Monday 21st February 2022 Morning shadows stretch long across the chilly valley floor, but overhead the Teton peaks are already lit. A well-bundled Jackson Hole Mountain Resort [JHMR] staffer waves through the fog of her breath.“Great day for a tram trip,” she says. “Good call,” we reply. The notoriety of JHMR is well-earned, as is the locale’s reputation […] Trip Report Paulie | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
Legendary Ski Trail Map Artist James Niehues Sets Out to Illustrate America’s Most Iconic National Parks James Niehues, the celebrated artist behind the evocative hand-drawn depictions of more than 200 ski resorts across the globe, announced today the start of a journey more than thirty years in the making. I have embarked on the most ambitious project of my career by sketching 50 of America’s spectacular outdoor destinations. The American Landscape Project begins with Yosemite, Grand […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 6, 2021 4 Comments
Inyo National Forest, CA Partial Re-Opening, Some Closures Still in Effect The Inyo National Forest announced a partial re-opening of the forest on October 3. Open: Wildernesses in the Inyo Mountains and the White Mountains, front country dispersed areas throughout the forest, developed sites, resorts, and recreation resident cabins. Developed recreation campgrounds will re-open. However, many campgrounds will remain closed due to end of season operations or because they are within closed […] Fire Firebrains | October 5, 2020 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA Reopened to Pacific Crest Trail Thru’ Hikers Yosemite National Park in California has reopened to Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers with valid PCTA permits, more than a month after closing for all use. Related: VIDEO: All 2,660-Miles of the Stunning Pacific Crest Trail in 3-Minutes The limited reopening took effect on May 15, according to the park’s website. The park, which shut down March 20 after California Gov. […] SnowBrains | May 18, 2020 0 Comments
Remains Found Turn Out To Be Japanese Man Once Held In Manzanar Camp in 1945 Setting out on a hike in the mountains can result in discovering many unique and amazing things, but sometimes the unexpected is found instead. This past October two hikers in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains were partway through an alpine traverse when they came across human remains. As anyone should, they reported their discovery to local authorities as soon as possible. […] Ryan Nadiak | January 10, 2020 0 Comments
Exciting New Improvements at Mammoth Mountain and Mammoth Lakes, CA This Summer This summer visitors to Mammoth Lakes will find several new ways down from the top of California. From zip lines to rock climbing routes to mountain bike trails, new options for gravity-fueled excitement abound. In town, fresh new restaurants, events, and amenities highlight a destination that continues to evolve as California’s premier mountain playground. Related: Longest Zip Line in USA Launches […] SnowBrains | April 24, 2019 0 Comments