Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia DENVER, CO, April 25, 2024 – Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing(MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. “With the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Mammut Partners with National Ski Patrol to Supply Ski Patrol Uniforms Mammut, the global leader in mountain safety and outdoor equipment, is proud to announce a collaboration with National Ski Patrol (NSP), one of the largest organizations committed to safety and rescue education for the outdoor industry. This partnership marks a significant step forward in advancing mountain safety for skiers and ski patrollers across the nation and continues to support both […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Runs Out of 100-Day Pins Vail Mountain introduced commemorative pins for skiers who achieved 25, 50, 75, and 100 ski days for the 23/24 season. To be awarded a pin, you needed to ski the corresponding days at Vail Mountain from November 10, 2023, until the end of the season. Skiers and boarders with the corresponding days could pick up their pin from ticket office […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
This Utah Public High School is Perfect for Winter Athletes as School Year Runs from April to November A traditional school calendar starts in the Fall, runs through winter and spring, and ends at the start of summer. If you or your child has aspirations to be a snow sport athlete, this calendar takes significant time away from prime training season in the winter. However, there is an option for those who prefer to be in school during […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
Japanese Ski Jumper Sets New World Record with Furthest Jump of 955 Feet Japanese ski jumper Ryōyū Kobayashi set a new world record on Wednesday, April 24, when he jumped an incredible 955 feet or 291 meters from the launch point. The 27-year-old attempted the record at a purpose-built ski jump in Iceland. “It’s difficult to put this feeling into words. This is my dream come true. This experience will up-level my career, this […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Stubai Glacier, Austria, Has the Deepest Snow Depth in the World Right Now Stubai Glacier in Austria has been having a great season this year and the goods just keep coming for this resort. The resort now has a snow depth of 5.65 meters (222 inches), up 60 cm (24 inches) from last week. Last week, the resort was leading our top 7 snowiest resorts in Europe list with 5.05 meters (199 inches) […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
On-Snow Summer Training Camps for Kids & Adults at Woodward Copper, Colorado With summer on the horizon, Woodward Copper, Colorado, is home to the ultimate summer camp experience in the Rockies. The one-of-a-kind on-mountain glacier offers camp goers the opportunity to ski and ride on snow during the heat of summer. Copper offers 10 weeks of on-snow camp experiences for skiers and riders ages 7-17. Returning for its second year, Woodward Copper […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
35-Year-Old Marcel Hirscher Planning Comeback to FIS Alpine World Cup Under Dutch Flag [Updated with Ski Austria Press Conference] The Austrian rumor mill is in overdrive as retired Austrian ski legend Marcel Hirscher is allegedly planning a comeback to the FIS Alpine World Cup circuit. The news was first reported by Tiroler Tageszeitung and quickly picked up by other Austrian newspapers and were later confirmed by the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) in a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 23, 2024 0 Comments