Hintertux Glacier, Austria, Conditions Report: Skiing During Europe’s Heatwave June 30-July 4, 2025 After years of hearing about year-round glacier skiing in Europe, I joined a friend to train in early July on the famous Hintertux Glacier in Austria with Austrian Race Camps. With the shortened season at Killington this year (closing date was May 10), I still felt the need to get some more turns before the inevitable […] Conditions Report David Michael | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
Successful Connecticut Investment Banker Dies During ‘Everesting’ Challenge at Snow King Mountain in Wyoming A Connecticut man died earlier this month while participating in a grueling endurance challenge meant to simulate summiting Mount Everest by repeatedly climbing Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Slava Leykind, 43, of Westport, died on July 2 at an Idaho hospital after completing six ascents of the Jackson Hole ski hill during the “29029 Everesting” event, according to […] Martin Kuprianowicz | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
The Swiss Alps Have Lost 38% of Their Ice Since 2000 “Glacier Loss Day” marks the point in the year when all the snow and ice that accumulated over the previous winter have melted, meaning any further melt is a net loss for the year. In 2025, Glacier Loss Day arrived as early as July 4. In 2022, it came even earlier, on June 26. On these early summer days, all […] Climate Zach Suffish | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
Big Snow, NJ, Offers 50% Off Lift Tickets for Skiers in Jeans on National New Jersey Day This Sunday, July 27 The indoor ski and snowboard facility—North America’s only year-round real-snow ski area—will celebrate National New Jersey Day with a one-day promotion. Guests wearing jeans can use the code #NJDAY at checkout to receive the discount. Related: Shredder Ski School Opens First Dallas Location, Bringing Indoor Winter Sports to North Texas The promotion is a playful tribute to New Jersey’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
4 American States You Can’t Ski in Anymore The U.S. has more ski resorts then ever before. In fact, the U.S. has at least 480 ski resorts spread across an impressive 37 states. 4 states, however, have unfortunately lost their resort(s) at one point or another for various reasons. Some resorts closed due to low visitation rates, while others shut their doors due to effects on climate. While […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Two Feet for Australia This Week A long‑duration storm train will hammer the Australian Alps this weekend through Friday, dropping roughly one to two feet of snow on most major resorts, with the heaviest totals targeting Charlotte Pass and Falls Creek while even low‑elevation Selwyn and Mount Baw Baw see respectable refreshes. The event starts warm and windy, flips to colder and lighter snow by Sunday, then […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Three Feet of Snow For Andes This Weekend A two-part storm parade will hammer the Andes between Thursday and Monday, dropping up to three feet of snow, with the deepest totals aimed at Nevados de Chillán and impressive two-foot-plus numbers at Corralco and Chapelco. The first wave slams the Patagonian and south-central ranges Thursday–Friday, then energy lifts north Saturday night–Monday to blanket the high-elevation central-Chile resorts. Snow levels […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Report: Chalk Slash and Sun Tan Report from 21 thru 24 July Ohau Snowfields, within the majesty of New Zealand’s Southern Alps is basking under a blissful week of positively brilliant conditions. Full sun, sporadic cloud, and mere whisper of wind has been making for memorable skiing and snowboarding. Brisk day temperatures—and nights colder still—keep the consistency of the Ohau snowpack in reasonably good nic. And […] Conditions Report Paulie | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
Massive Avalanche Kills Mountaineer Above K2’s Basecamp Friday afternoon, July 18, a massive avalanche on Pakistan’s notorious K2 claimed one life and left several others injured. Often called the “Savage Mountain,” K2 has earned its fearsome reputation for danger. The nickname was cemented in 1953 when American climber George Bell remarked, “It’s a savage mountain that tries to kill you.” Among the world’s five highest peaks, K2 […] Avalanche Joseph Kaufmann | July 23, 2025 0 Comments
NASA: Rare Snowfall in the Atacama Desert, Chile This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory and was written by Adam Voiland. The Atacama Desert’s location, between the Andes Mountains to the east and the cool Peru/Chile Current to the west, makes it one of the driest places on Earth. The mountain range produces a rain shadow, while the current chills the air enough to limit evaporation and […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 23, 2025 0 Comments
Bodies of Missing Father & Daughter Found at Base of Bionnassay Peak, Mont Blanc, France A father and daughter from the Vosges region of France have died after falling while climbing the Aiguille de Bionnassay in the Mont Blanc massif, France. Elia Poirot, 24, a medical student, and her father Pierre Poirot, 56, a long-time mathematics teacher and active local sports figure, were found dead on Saturday morning, July 19, at the foot of the […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | July 23, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 5 Deadliest Avalanches Ever Recorded When in the mountains, avalanches are threats that need to be prepared for and taken seriously. Around the globe, an estimated 150 people are killed every year from avalanches. They are caused by four underlying elements: a steep slope, the snow cover, a weak layer, and a triggering event. These are the five deadliest avalanches ever recorded around the globe: […] Avalanche Jesse | July 23, 2025 2 Comments
Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Named Top Resort in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 “World’s Best Awards” Tamarack Resort, Idaho, has been officially named a Top Resort in Travel + Leisure’s renowned 2025 World’s Best Awards. This prestigious accolade, determined through votes from Travel + Leisure’s global readership, recognizes exceptional resort experiences worldwide. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized by Travel + Leisure and its readers. This honor is a direct reflection of the passion and […] Industry News Press Release | July 23, 2025 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Dramatic 12-Hour Rescue Ensues for 3 Mountaineers Stuck on Vertical Wall Near Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy After a grueling 12-hour overnight rescue at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet), three lucky climbers who were stranded on Italy’s Tofana di Rozes near Cortina d’Ampezzo were safely brought to shelter early Monday morning, July 21, in a complex multi-agency operation at high-altitude. The trio—Milan residents aged 29, 40, and 56—had been attempting the famous Costantini–Apollonio route, which features a steep, […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | July 22, 2025 0 Comments
High Noon Express Opens This Weekend, Enabling Top-to-Bottom Skiing at Tūroa Ski Area, New Zealand After a slow start to the season, things at Tūroa Ski Area, New Zealand, are finally looking up. The resort was slated to open for skiing on June 28 this season in time for the school holidays, but was only able to open the beginner area at Alpine Meadow. After some decent snowfalls in mid-July, the resort was able to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 22, 2025 0 Comments
From Coast to Slope: The Indy License Plate Club Gains National Momentum as People Cash in on Their Free Indy Passes On June 17, Indy Pass introduced the “Indy License Plate Club,” which gives skiers and snowboarders a chance to score a free Indy+ Pass. The promotion is built on the premise that a person personalizes their license plate with an “Indy Pass” message, and they would receive a free Indy+ Pass for each season the plate is active. “All devotees […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 22, 2025 0 Comments
Cranmore Mountain Resort in New Hampshire to Offer Limited Number of $59 Lift Tickets Next Season Update 07/24/25 11:30 a.m. PST – Cranmore Mountain Resort has reached out to SnowBrains to let us know these tickets have all sold out. Cranmore Mountain Resort is nestled in the vibrant village of North Conway, in the heart of New Hampshire’s scenic Mt. Washington Valley and only 2 and a half hours from the Boston area. Cranmore offers a […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 22, 2025 0 Comments
$4,600 Gold Pass is the Ultimate Ski Pass for Colorado Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced details for the 2025-26 Gold Pass membership last week. This season’s Gold Pass membership grants unmatched access to 19 premier Colorado mountains, more than any other multi-resort pass. With no blackout dates and no limits, this fully transferable pass sets the standard for entertaining clients, rewarding employees, and sharing unforgettable winter experiences. CSCUSA does […] Industry News Press Release | July 22, 2025 1 Comment
Mountain Lion Attacks 4-Year-Old Child in Olympic National Park, WA On Sunday, July 20, a four-year-old child was injured by a mountain lion near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Washington. Park staff located and dispatched the animal on July 21. There are no current threats to the public. Related: 5-Year-Old Boy Mauled by Mountain Lion in California Rangers were notified of the attack at […] National Parks Press Release | July 22, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Joins Mountain Collective Pass The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) today announced that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York has officially joined the Mountain Collective Pass lineup, becoming the newest addition to an alliance of 27 premier destinations across five continents. Related: Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies in New York The Mountain Collective Pass provides skiers […] Press Release | July 21, 2025 0 Comments
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