Powder Mountain, UT, Debuts Timberline Chairlift Replacement, Ushering in a New Era of Upgrades Powder Mountain opened its much-anticipated Timberline chairlift on December 19, marking a significant step in a season of transformative upgrades for the Utah ski resort. The new Skytrac fixed-grip quad replaces one of the state’s oldest operational lifts, bringing modern reliability, increased uphill capacity, and improved skier access to the mountain’s diverse terrain. Related: Powder Mountain, UT, Makes February Weekends […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
These are the 9 Dream Ski Trips Our Readers Would Go on if Money Were No Object At some point, almost everyone has dreamed about not having to worry about money. People dream about hitting the lottery and what they would do with all that money. Skiing ranks as one of the most expensive sports to get into. So, it is fair to say that if a skier had the opportunity to go on their wildest dream […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains’ 2024 Highlights: Top Stories from the Past Year As the leading media outlet for the ski and snowboard industry, our goal at SnowBrains is to keep our audience informed and inspired in a fun and intelligent way. As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s biggest moments in the snowsports world. From breaking news stories, investigative writings, and in-depth Brains posts, as […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
Simon Beck’s Snow Art Looks Like Something From Out of This World If one came across one of these drawings in the middle of Iowa’s farmland, it would be common to chalk up credit for such fantastic art to some extraterrestrial beings. However, a snow artist named Simon Beck, born in London in the 1950s is responsible for hundreds if not thousands of intricate designs made using the medium of snow. According to […] Chad Walker | December 24, 2024 3 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/24: Series of Storm Systems to Dump Significant Snowfall Across the West Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Feet of snow accumulation 12/26-12/30 for PNW/ID/WY/Wasatch/C+N CO. Rich moisture and strong jet. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: Late 12/24-12/25(M/H), 12/26-12/29(H) Tetons: 12/25(L), 12/26-12/30(H) Colorado: 12/25(L), 12/26(L), 12/27(M), PM […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Parade of Storms for Utah Forecast completed 6:00 a.m. on December 24, 2024 Heads up – an updated forecast went up 7am 12/26 Summary After a terrible start to the 2024-25 winter, Utah’s snowpack is only about half what we expect for this time of year. The short-term forecast looks as good as it has all year. A preceding storm will impact Utah on Christmas, […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on December 24 We’re officially into winter, and the holiday season is upon us. If you’re still unsure where you’ll be skiing in the next week or so, keep an eye on these daily lists to know who has the most snow. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox At […] SnowBrains | December 24, 2024 1 Comment
Tragedy in Arosa, Switzerland, As Avalanche Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Olympic Snowboarder A snowboarder lost her life in a tragic avalanche on a closed slope in Arosa, Switzerland, on Monday, December 23, according to the cantonal police of Graubünden. The 26-year-old, was identified by the Swiss Ski Association as snowboard cross athlete Sophie Hediger. Hediger had ventured onto the Black Diamond run with another snow sports enthusiast when disaster struck. The incident […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 24, 2024 6 Comments
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