NOAA: 3-Day Snowfall Forecast & 6-10 Day, 8-14 Day, & Monthly Outlooks | December 22 In this weather article, you will find the following: 3-Day Snow & Weather Forecast for the USA by NOAA 3-Day Snow Forecast for the USA by the GEM Weather Model 3-Day Snow Forecast for the USA by the GFS Weather Model 6-10 Day Precipitation & Temperature Outlooks for the USA by NOAA 8-14 Day Precipitation & Temperature Outlooks for the […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 22, 2023 1 Comment
Storms Bring 1 Meter / 40“ of Snow to European Alps for Christmas While some North American ski resorts are having a tough start to the season, European resorts are being inundated this December with snow. A storm system coming from the northwest in Europe is bringing strong winds and up to 1 meter (~40 inches) in snowfalls to ski resorts in the Alps. The storm front is expected to last until Saturday, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 22, 2023 1 Comment
Trip Report: “Benson & Hedges Couloir” | Wasatch Mountains, UT Report from December 20, 2023 Yesterday we went for a legendary Wasatch line that I’d never skied. Benson & Hedges Couloir. For those too young to remember, Benson & Hedges was a famous cigarette brand back in the day. What’s so magical about the B&H is that it has large, old-growth trees growing right inside the chute itself Benson & […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
14 Idaho Ski Areas Will Be Open During the Holidays BOISE, Idaho (Dec. 21, 2023) — Despite Mother Nature being pretty stingy so far this winter, at least 14 of the Gem State’s 19 ski areas will be open during the holiday season.All three ski areas in North Idaho — Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area near Mullan, Schweitzer near Sandpoint, and Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg — are open daily. Skiers and snowboarders dressed from […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] The Meaningless Pursuit of Snow | Patagonia Films Riding powder is a useless pursuit—yet people across the globe devote their lives to earning their turns. The Meaningless Pursuit of Snow follows five such characters, united by their search for the same essentials: a connection to nature, the joy of the struggle, and a backcountry community they call home. SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] “Lafe Effect,” A Michigan Ski Film Jackson, Wyo. (Dec. 21, 2023) — Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, announced today the release of Mike King’s new project, Lake Effect, A Michigan Ski Film. The film, which debuts on TGR’s YouTube channel and TGRtv, follows pro skier King as he explores the untapped and underrated—but no less epic—ski opportunities that abound […] Backcountry SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, is Adding Arapaho Language to its Trail Signs This Season Winter Park Resort in Colorado has announced the unveiling of a new art installation, “There Is Snow On The Ground,” developed in collaboration with Native and Indigenous artists, skiers, riders, and outdoor stewards. This project, four years in the making, aims to raise awareness of Winter Park’s sense of place, its original Native and Indigenous heritage, and the vital importance […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
[Gear Review] 2023-24 Nimbus Goggles from Khuno Sports I am a snowboarder of a certain age who makes my living as a writer. Why do I mention this? Because I can’t see very well in most circumstances, never mind blazing down a snowy trail. Apart from the board strapped to my feet, the most important piece of snowboarding equipment is an excellent pair of goggles. I ride mainly […] Gear Review Jacqui Davis | December 21, 2023 0 Comments