NASA: 5″ of Fresh Snow Fell on the Highest Mountains in Hawaii Traces of snow clung to the tallest peaks in Hawaii after a winter storm brought over a foot of precipitation to the chain of islands in late November 2023. Related: Yes, You Can Actually Ski in Hawaii An area of low pressure over the Pacific Ocean (known as a Kona low) brought copious moisture to Hawaii from November 29 to […] SnowBrains | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Terrain Park Tricks for Beginners At first glance, terrain parks are complex. Some resorts take them to the extreme, like Mammoth Unbound. For many people, it takes years of training to even ride these setups. At a high level, the park can be split into two categories like a slopestyle X games run, Jumps, and Rails. They are quite different, but it’s always a good […] Brett Ploss | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Butlers Delivers Donations to the Tahoe Fund, CA This winter, guests who ski or ride in the Tahoe region, California, can skip the rental lines and have equipment delivered directly to their door through Ski Butlers. The rental delivery company is also donating 20% of rental fees for reservations made through the Tahoe Fund portal to support environmental improvement projects. “We love partnering with innovative businesses that give […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
Angel Fire Resort, NM, Offers Free Children Lift Tickets for Opening Week Angel Fire Resort, New Mexico, just announced that kids lift tickets will be free through December 22. They shaerd the news on their social media accounts, including their Facebook page. “Get a jump start on making memories: book with us early in our winter season, and your little ones ski free! From December 15-22, children 12 and under will get […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
‘Professional Ski Instructors of Canada’ Organization Commissions Illustrator Kim Kay for New eLearning Program Professional Ski Instructors of Canada (‘PSIC’) commissioned Kim Kay, author and illustrator of “Ski A to Z – Illustrated Introduction to Skiing,” to create bespoke ski art for their new eLearning program. PSIC offers a new system of training, education and certification to the ski industry and instructor community in Canada. A direct relationship and partnership with ski schools will […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
National Ability Center, UT, Announces 2024 High-Performance Team and Competition Schedule The National Ability Center (‘NAC’), Utah, a leading non-profit organization that provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families and groupswith disabilities, announced its 2024 High-Performance Team Roster and Competition Schedule today, Wednesday, December 6, 2023. For those interested in watching the team in action, the High-Performance Team will be competing in the following competitions: Alpine Ski Jan. […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Major Winter Storm Targets Wyoming This Weekend Credit: WeatherBell A major winter storm will sweep across the Rockies through the early part of next week, with a bullseye on the Teton Range. 6-24” is expected at resorts in NW Wyoming. Snow begins Thursday morning in the Tetons and quickly spreads over the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains. Snow continues through Friday afternoon before a brief dry period Friday […] WeatherBrains | December 6, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Santa Fe, NM, Announces New “Santa Fe Express” High Speed Chairlift The first high-speed lift at Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico, will be completed in time for the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season. Ski Santa Fe’s Chair 1, Super Chief Quad, which has been running since 1988, will be replaced by a brand new and super fast Leitner-Poma Quad Chair. This new lift will be called the “Santa Fe Express.” Ski […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | December 6, 2023 0 Comments