[VIDEO] FIS Profile: Mikaela Shiffrin — The Secret to Her Success: French Fries, Hot Chocolate & Naps In its series of profiles, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has profiled legendary ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin in the latest installment. Entitled “The Unconventional G.O.A.T.,” Shiffrin discusses what got her into the sport of skiing — and the answer might surprise you. “I was pretty unsure about the sport for quite a few years, but I really liked […] Julia Schneemann | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] PM Mountain Weather Update 4/15/24 – Couple of Cold Fronts to Bring 12-18″ of Snow to Colorado This Week Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “Storm System 4/15-4/16. Teton R/S Line: 9K Wasatch R/S Line: 7-8K 2nd Cold Front MT/WY/CO 4/17-4/18. 3rd Cold Front CO 4/19-4/20.” – Chris Tomer Weather WeatherBrains | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Bears Just Love Californian Ski Resorts If you’re planning to ski at Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, or any other open California ski resorts for the rest of spring, bear in mind that bears are emerging from their dens and could greet you on the slopes at some of the ski resorts. The most recent encounter was recorded yesterday, Sunday, April 14, on the Alpine […] Laughs Claire Weiss | April 15, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 3 World Records Set at Swatch Nines 2024 for Highest Air A Swatch Nines week of non-stop ski and snowboard action at Schilthorn, Switzerland, has concluded with three new snow sports world records as Valentino Guseli, Kim Gubser, and Brooke D’Hondt soared to new heights in excellent conditions. Related: [VIDEO] Swatch Nines 2024 Course Reveal – Bigger Course. Bigger Air. Bigger Show. A “Perfect Hip” was built on the Swiss summit […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 14, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Shreds Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, with Professional Snowboarder Travis Rice Back in February, as part of his presidential campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a stop in Jackson, Wyoming. The independent candidate was in town hosting a sold-out, private happy hour fundraising event. Professional snowboarder Travis Rice heard about the visit and reached out to Kennedy Jr. to invite him to take a couple of runs at Jackson Hole Mountain […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 4/9/24 – No Significant Snow Until Next Week Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “NEXT STORM SYSTEM 4/15-4/18. WASATCH: H 4/15-4/18. TETONS: L Late 4/9, L 4/13, L 4/15-4/17. COLORADO: L/M 4/15-4/18. SIERRA: L/M 4/12-4/14 ABOVE 7500′.” – Chris […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 9, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 4/8/24 – Up To 20″ of Snow on the Way Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “SPRING PATTERN NEXT STORM SYSTEM DELAYED, 4/15-4/16. WASATCH: L/M 4/15-4/16. TETONS: L Late 4/9, L 4/12-4/13, M 4/16-4/17. COLORADO: L/M 4/15-4/16. SIERRA: M 4/12-4/14.” – […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Swatch Nines 2024 Course Reveal – Bigger Course. Bigger Air. Bigger Show. Bigger course. Bigger air. Bigger show. The iconic “Perfect Hip” is back, and it’s massive. It’s a 21-meter marvel made for some mind-bending, history-making tricks. Given the remarkable surge of women’s talent in skiing and snowboarding, this will also be the first time that fearless female riders take on a hip of this height. Related: Swatch Nines at Schilthorn, Switzerland, […] SnowBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments