The Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Will Not Open this Year for Summer Training Summer camps on the Horstman Glacier, at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, have long been a staple for anyone who wants to ski and ride in the summer. Located high on Blackcomb Peak, the glacier is typically open from early June to mid-July for freestyle and race camps. It is one of only a few places in North America where you […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 2, 2024 0 Comments
Pairing Gloves with Ski Areas: What Glove to Wear at Which Resort We have all heard of wine pairing where the perfect wine is matched to your meal, but have you heard of glove pairing? Our experts have paired five North American resorts with the perfectly paired Hestra gloves or mitts to perfectly round out your skiing experience, taking into account conditions, terrain, and local vibe. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY – […] Featured Article Julia Schneemann | March 29, 2024 0 Comments
Get Your 2024 Epic Australia Pass Before the Next Price Hike on April 3 If you were looking for a sign to renew your Epic Australia Pass: this is it! Epic Australia Pass prices will increase on April 3. Buy or renew yours now for only AUD $1,099. The Epic Australia Pass provides unlimited skiing and boarding to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hothamin Australia, as well as access to world-class resorts in the Northern […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
Coming Back From Traumatic Brain Injury — An Interview With Jamie and Jeanee Crane-Mauzy About the #MoCrazyStrong Documentary Jamie Crane-Mauzy was at the peak of her skiing career. She had competed across various Freestyle disciplines, from Aerials to Moguls to Slopestyle to Halfpipe and Big Air. It seemed there was nothing the young skier couldn’t do and wouldn’t give a crack, giving her the nickname Jamie MoCrazy. The young Freestyle skier had successfully competed on a national and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 8, 2024 0 Comments
Search for 5 Skiers Missing Overnight at Whistler Resort, BC, Delayed by Avalanche Warning and Wintry Weather [Update 03/05/2024 from North Shore Rescue: The five skiers in Whistler are out of the field, as are all Whistler search and rescue team members.] The search for five missing skiers at Whistler Resort, British Columbia, has been hindered overnight due to poor weather conditions, with high avalanche risk further complicating rescue efforts. Avalanche Canada issued a special avalanche […] SnowBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Spuzzum First Nation Look To Open New Ski Resort in British Columbia Highway 5 rises up out of Hope British Columbia and into the snow belt of the Coquihalla, where the Spuzzum First Nation wants to build a year-round recreation resort. South Anderson resort is slated to include 3,000 mixed-use housing units, with cross country and downhill skiing in the winter, golfing, hiking, and downhill mountain biking in the summer. With 11 […] Industry News Ben Davies | February 2, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Western Ski Towns With The Worst Traffic There are few worse feelings than when peak amounts of stoke abruptly vanish as visions of first chair and untouched bowls are replaced with the harsh red of braking tail lights stretched out as far as the eye can see. The euphoria of heading to ski resorts is muted by the dread of highway traffic where you and thousands of […] Brains Jared Roberts | January 29, 2024 0 Comments
Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arc’teryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy. The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, it’s hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments