Mammoth, CA Report: There’s Still So Much Snow Here! | Great Groomers, Slushy Bumps, Imposing Views, Hot Rivers, Insane Sunsets Report from May 6, 2022 Today was another banner day at Mammoth Mountain, CA. Great groomers, slushy bumps, imposing views, smooth park jumps, the 100ºF Lazy River, and a lenticular sunset that shocked and awed. Today had it all. Video of Skiing Top to Bottom The started with a wind forecast of gusts up to 70mph so we slept in. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 6, 2022 0 Comments
“Abnormally Large Dust Cloud” En-Route From Sahara to North America | Expect Stunning Sunsets An “abnormally large dust cloud” from the Sahara desert in Africa is en-route to the east coast of the United States and the Caribbean right now and is expected to land on the Gulf Coast between Tuesday and Thursday. Related: Dust Storm from the Sahara Turns European Ski Resorts a ‘Mars-Like’ Orange Although large dust clouds are common this time […] WeatherBrains | June 22, 2020 1 Comment
Top 7 Ski Resorts in Greece Greece has always been a popular vacation destination for purveyors of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back lifestyles. Legendary destinations such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the stadium at Delphi, and the cliff towns on Santorini garner most of the headlines and attract the bulk of the tourists visiting the country. But consuming delicious seafood, island-hopping from Athens, and […] Brains Jared Roberts | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Line Up for Alpenglow Speaker Series Announced at Palisades Tahoe, CA Alpenglow Sports is excited to announce the lineup of the 2023/24 Winter Speaker Series, presented by Tahoe Mountain Realty. From November 30, 2023, through March 7, 2024, the Tahoe City retailer and community event provider will welcome five world-famous athletes to Palisades Tahoe’s Olympic Village Events Center for an intimate evening of inspirational tales of mountain adventure. Since 2005, the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 24, 2023 0 Comments
Hotham Alpine Resort, Australia, to Close Part of Ski Area Due to Lack of Snow Hotham Alpine Resort in the state of Victoria in Australia, announced today that it will be closing Heavenly Valley for the season. Heavenly Valley is located in the heart and center of Hotham Alpine Resort and features the steepest terrain of the resort with several black diamond runs. Unfortunately the recent lack of snowfall combined with above average temperatures has […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 30, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] De-Icing At Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, After the Recent Snow Storm Rime ice forms when the water vapour in the air freezes when it touches below freezing temperatures. It is a common phenomenon in ski resorts in Australia and New Zealand. The rime ice can look absolutely spectacular but can obstruct ski lifts from operating. Therefore ski lifts in these areas require frequent de-icing. One such de-icing team, the Turoa […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Reaches Europe Smoke from wildland fires, which have been burning in the Canadian province of Quebec for weeks, has crossed the Atlantic Ocean and darkened skies in southwestern Europe. Related: NASA: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Chokes Northeastern US The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite acquired this image in the morning (11:10 Universal Time) on June 26, 2023. At […] Fire Firebrains | June 27, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Charge for Parking Reservations on Closing Weekend Palisades Tahoe, CA, is thrilled to announce Freedom Fest 2023, a celebration of the close of a season like no other, taking place from July 1 to July 4. This year’s party is even more special, with Alpine being open for skiing and riding into the summertime for the first time in over a decade. With a staggering 723 inches […] SnowBrains | June 22, 2023 0 Comments