Angel Fire, NM, Report: Closing Weekend 2024 Report from Saturday March 23, 2024 Skiing The drive down to Angel Fire, New Mexico, from Denver was easy on front-range highways at four and a half hours and beats sitting in I-70 traffic on any day. On arrival, people were excited for closing weekend with a wide array of events planned. There was live music, free s’mores, and a […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Episode #60 | Dr. Daniel Swain – Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming Planet This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. My guest today is Daniel Swain: Dr. Daniel Swain is a climate scientist in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds concurrent appointments as a Research Fellow in the Capacity Center for Climate and Weather Extremes at […] Podcasts Podcast | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Legendary Ski Filmmaker Scott Gaffney is Looking For Work & His Sizzle Reel Is Pure Fire “A collection of personal imagery as a freelance cinematographer, director and director of photography in 2023. Some of this is work, some is purely for passion. Shot principally on RED V-Raptor. I’ve been lucky enough to have had a career of shooting with some of action sports’ most elite athletes, but while out in the field I try to make […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 31, 2024 0 Comments
Nordic Valley Ski Resort, UT, Closed Temporarily After Fire Devastates Structure Housing the Ticket Office Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Weber County, Utah, was ravaged by a fire in the early hours of Monday morning, January 15, 2024. A worker noticed flames and smoke coming from the mountain lodge at the resort. Weber Fire District, Ogden City Fire, South Ogden City Fire, and Weber County Sheriff’s were dispatched to a structure fire at Nordic Valley. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Is Celebrating With Santa, Carolers, Skiing With Jonny Moseley, Fireworks, and the New Year’s Eve Torch Light Parade Santa visiting in The Village, Skiing with Olympian Jonny Moseley, NYE Fireworks and Parade Palisades Tahoe, California, is excited to share the spirit of the holidays. Along with skiing and riding, Palisades Tahoe is celebrating with visits from Santa and the Great Basin Carolers, skiing with Jonny Moseley, as well as fireworks and the New Year’s Eve Torch Light Parade. […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 20, 2023 0 Comments
Angel Fire Resort, NM, Offers Free Children Lift Tickets for Opening Week Angel Fire Resort, New Mexico, just announced that kids lift tickets will be free through December 22. They shaerd the news on their social media accounts, including their Facebook page. “Get a jump start on making memories: book with us early in our winter season, and your little ones ski free! From December 15-22, children 12 and under will get […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
After Devastating Fire, Hurricane Ridge, WA, Will Open for Winter Season on November 24 After a year full of challenges, Olympic National Park in Washington State is excited to announce the Hurricane Ridge Road and recreation area will open for the winter season on the day after Thanksgiving. “Park employees, contractors, and partners have worked tirelessly to get this done. Thanks to their monumental efforts, everyone will be able to experience a full winter […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: LEKI Spitfire Vario 3D Adjustable Ski Poles After I got my LEKI Spitfire Vario adjustable ski poles, the first thing I did was ski Main Chute at Alta Ski Area. I immediately noticed how light, easy to swing around, and well-constructed they were. With its variable length of 110 to 140 cm, you are immediately safely on the go in any terrain and can very easily adjust […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | November 9, 2023 2 Comments