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
Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia DENVER, CO, April 25, 2024 – Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing(MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. “With the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 I drove to Purgatory, Colorado, on Saturday, April 13, on the Million Dollar Highway, probably one of the most scenic drives in Colorado from Ouray to Silverton. The road snakes along cliff sides with no guard rails to give drivers incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. The sun was shining without […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 21, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: Brief Return to Winter Bodes Well for Spring Skiing Conditions This report is from April 18, 2024, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 4 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 50 inchesHigh Temperature: 57°F (April 11)Low Temperature: 10°F (April 14) Ski Conditions and Weather April 18, 2024 – Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers – This is our final post of the 2024 winter. Unlike most snowbirds, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Valdez, AK, Report: Skiing Through an Ice Cave & Epic Powder on a Heli-Assisted Ski Touring Trip Report from April 14, 2024 On Sunday I got the nod to take a fun group of skiers on a heli-assisted ski tour with Pulseline Adventure. Malou Peterson, Etienne, and Carson. We chose to get dropped off near “Girls” and drop down into the Hoodoo Glacier zone. The first run held happy, fun, blower powder. The second run was right […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
Perfect Spring Skiing at Arapahoe Basin, CO, After 13 Inches of Snow April showers brought an incredible 13 inches of amazing powder to Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, and it was a day for the books. The crew was out for some powder turns at A-Basin with deep Pali laps, good vibes, and no lift lines. A-Basin is planning to stay open for as long as Mother Nature allows. So late-season storms help to […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Local Skier Logs 5 Million Vertical Feet of Skiing for the Season at Steamboat, CO Steamboat Resort, Colorado, is known for producing some pretty good skiers. Over the years, over 100 Olympic athletes have called Steamboat Springs their home, more than any other city in the nation. However, amongst the realm of recreational skiers are some other impressive individuals. One of them has to be 57-year-old Joe Brougher, who now holds the distinction of being […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 15, 2024 2 Comments
Late Season Skiing in Europe: Top 15 Resorts for Spring Skiing As winter fades into spring, some skiers and snowboarders may be moth-balling their equipment for the season, but then there are those die-hard winter enthusiasts refusing to call it quits. If you count yourself into the latter group, you may wonder where you can still get turns in as late as the end of April or even early May in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 12, 2024 2 Comments