Park City, UT, Man Killed in Montana Avalanche Near Lost Trail Ski Area A Park City man, David Macfarlane, 64, died in an avalanche near Lost Trail Ski Area in Montana on Tuesday, according to the Ravalli County Sheriff’s office. The incident occurred in southern Ravalli County, with a group of skiers from Utah witnessing the event. Despite their efforts and a satellite device call for help, Macfarlane succumbed to his injuries before […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 14, 2024 0 Comments
Lara Gut-Behrami Wins FIS Downhill World Cup in Crans-Montana, Switzerland Switzerland’s Lara Gut-Behrami claimed her fourth consecutive World Cup today, February 16, at Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Temperatures in Crans-Montana were fairly warm, causing the finish to be moved up the hill for safety reasons, as the snow down low was too soft. This did not keep Gut-Behrami from claiming her 44th career victory on home soil in only 1:19.11 minutes. Second […] Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Will Not Compete at World Cup in Crans-Montana, Switzerland Mikaela’s media manager Megan Harrod confirmed in an interview with Swiss newspapers that Mikaela Shiffrin will not return to the World Cup next weekend in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. Crans-Montana will host a Downhill and a Super-G race on February 17 and 18. Shiffrin had suffered an external ligament injury in her knee during her dramatic crash in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, at […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 11, 2024 2 Comments
Sewage into Snow | Montana’s 1st Recycled Snowmaking Effort Launches at Ultra-Exclusive Yellowstone Club Environmental Groups Applaud Water Conservation Program in Inaugural Season After a decade of collaboration, study, and scientific review, an effort to use recycled water from the community of Big Sky, Montana, to establish a base layer snowpack kicked off the start of the 2023/2024 ski season. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved a permit in 2021 for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, the Company’s 2nd Ski Resort in Europe Vail Resorts, Inc. announced today (11/30/23) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group (“CPIPG”). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters (approximately 4,593 ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometers (approximately 87 mi) of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 30, 2023 0 Comments
Montana State University to Host its 9th Annual Snow and Avalanche Workshop The ninth annual Snow and Avalanche Workshop at Montana State University, featuring a panel discussion and graduate research and avalanche awareness presentations, will be held November 8. Related: AIARE Releases Results of New Study Indicating Avalanche Education Positively Impacts Behaviors in the Backcountry The free, public event will take place on campus in the Strand Union Building’s Ballroom A and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Major Snowfall For Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana This Week The largest winter storm of the season thus far is forecasted to dig into the Western US this week, bringing major snowfall to Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. There will be widespread 6+ inch totals with local maxima in southern Montana and northern Wyoming exceeding 2-3+ FEET. This storm will provide a much-needed boost for resorts looking to open in the […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts in Talks to Buy Swiss Resort Crans Montana According to the Swiss newspaper Les Temps, Vail Resorts is negotiating to buy the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana. Crans Montana is located in the canton of Valais in the west of Switzerland. It is a beautiful but aging resort that saw its prime in the 1960s and 70s. The resort hosted the 1987 World Championships, will host the 2027 World […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 11, 2023 0 Comments