NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Vermont, New York, New Hampshire Today | Up to 12″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire today and tomorrow that is calling for 6-12″ of snow and a bit of ice glaze. Sounds like it’s going to be a funky storm with snow, then freezing rain, then snow again. VERMONT: Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 22, 2017 0 Comments
The 4 U.S. Cities That Have Never Seen Snowfall Thanks to being centrally located latitudinally between the equator and the north pole, the United States is one of the most geologically diverse countries in the world with ecosystems ranging from deserts to mountains. Whether you like your climate warm or cold, with beaches or mountains, there is something for everyone. Now, as the calendar turns closer to the start […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
AccuWeather Releases 23/24 Winter Forecast: El Niño Could Bring a Repeat of Last Winter to the West This forecast first appeared on AccuWeather A strengthening El Niño will make this winter different than last year in part of the United States. It will be colder with plenty more snow for millions of people who live in major cities, but that won’t be the case everywhere. The cold season is upon us, and AccuWeather’s long-range forecasters say El […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 4, 2023 0 Comments
To Snowboard or Not to Snowboard – That Is Not a Question, at Least Not at These 3 Resorts! Snowboarding has existed longer than most people think when it debuted in the 70s and 80s. The history and early years of snowboarding are undocumented, and many different theories and folklore about who invented the first snowboard. According to the International Skiing History Association, some date the early beginnings of snowboarding to the 16th century in Austria, where there are […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 5: Demos, Competitions, TuTus, Bar-B-Que, and a Grand Gala . . . What Could Beat That? Day 5 of the 2023 50th anniversary Summit for the National Brotherhood of Skiers in Vail, CO, did not disappoint. Today, members from over 115 black ski clubs across the country came together for races, challenges, scavenger hunts, ski and board demos, and three unique events, which got the whole mountain celebrating “Soul on the Snow.” From 8:30 AM – […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | February 8, 2023 0 Comments
The Next 60 Years at Vail Mountain, CO Since it opened 60 years ago in December of 1962, Vail Mountain has led the industry. From its dedication to high-speed lifts to its pioneering safety programming to its world-class ski and snowboard school, Vail has become a staple of the ski world. Carrying on that tradition, resort leaders are committed to propelling the industry into the next 60 years […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2023 0 Comments
Natural Disasters Are Social Disasters Natural Disasters Are Social Disasters Natural disasters are extreme weather patterns, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods that occur in all regions of the world without warning. Natural disasters are frequently referred to as acts of God or great equalizers. However, these events disproportionately affect poorer, more marginalized, underdeveloped communities and expose underlying patterns of exploitation, oppression, and discrimination across society. […] Brains Jesse | August 19, 2021 0 Comments
Saints Running Back Heads to the Mountains of Montana For the NFL offseason, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara decided to spend his time snowboarding in Montana and leave it all behind. Kamara has been documenting his experiences living and snowboarding in Big Sky country on Twitter and clearly has fallen in love with the state. Related: Dustin Lyman: From Playing in the NFL to Managing Copper Mountain, […] Industry News Anson Brown | March 3, 2021 1 Comment