Gear Review: Helly Hansen Bellissimo Jacket and Powderqueen Pants With the 2024 ski season fully underway and plenty more days left on the hill, it’s a great time to feature a gear review. Highlighting one of the top brands in the ski industry, Helly Hansen has been designing high-performance outerwear for outdoor professionals and athletes for over a century. Continuing its legacy of producing long-lasting, durable materials, Helly Hansen […] Gear Review Emily Crofton | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Dodge Ridge, CA, Report – Granite Bowl Goodness Report from Friday, February 23rd, 2024 This past Friday, I made a trek out to Dodge Ridge, California, again for the second time this winter. February has been an excellent month for snowfall in the Sierras and Western US, with El Nino storms finally ramping up and dumping tons of freshies, with more on the way later this week! The […] Conditions Report Rene Jerez | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
China Peak, CA, Report: Fun in the Sun and Tons of Snow This report is from Saturday, February 24, 2024 This past weekend, I drove to Fresno to check out China Peak Mountain Resort, California, a ski area in the gorgeous Sierra National Forest and just a few miles up the highway from the beautiful Shaver Lake. The resort has a base elevation of 7,030 feet and an incredible 1,679 feet of […] Conditions Report Rene Jerez | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Mobile Pass & Mobile Lift Tickets Technology To Go Live At Whistler Blackcomb, BC, For 2024/25 Winter Season Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, has announced that hands-free Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets technology will go live at the resort for the 2024/25 ski and ride season within the My Epic app. This innovation will allow guests to skip the ticket window and buy their Pass (or lift ticket) online, then activate and store it in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Southern Hemisphere’s First Alpine Coaster Coming to Thredbo Resort, Australia, in Winter 2024 EVT’s Thredbo Resort, Australia, has announced that construction is underway for the Southern Hemisphere’s first-ever year-round Alpine Coaster, set to open in winter this year. The new Thredbo Alpine Coaster will diversify the resort’s year-round recreational offering as an all-weather, action-packed way to experience the mountain. At 1.5km in length (almost 1 mile), from thrill-seekers to leisure cruisers, passengers will be able […] Industry News Oz Brains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Italian Avalanche Buries 3 Backcountry Skiers, Leaving 1 Dead and 2 Severely Injured According to Mountain Rescue Vipiteno/Sterzing, three backcountry skiers from Germany were caught in an avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy, on Wednesday afternoon, February 28. The trio had traveled in a group of four with one skier turning around mid-way. Currently, two of the skiers are in critical condition, while a third was pronounced dead at the accident site. On Wednesday […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA Backcountry Report: High Speed Turns Thru The Rock Maze Above The Lake of the Sky Report from February 28, 2024 Back into the backcountry searching for that grade-A California corn today. It was easily found. The views were nuts. The snow was perfect corn. The company was splendid. I was so tired. Today was 6 outta 7 days in the backcountry for me. The skin track was straight the F up and it crushed me… […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 28, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update February 28, 2024: The Biggest Storm of the Season Is on the Way Operations Update: The Biggest Storm of the Season is on the Way By Liz Worgan Feb 28, 2024 A massive storm is barreling towards Lake Tahoe, with the potential of 5-8 FEET of snow by Sunday. While we’re thrilled about the prospect of deep coverage, we are preparing for challenging operational impacts, and we would like you to be prepared […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2024 0 Comments