RESCHEDULED: 32nd Annual Cushing Crossing Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, on May 11 The Original Pond-Skim Event will take place on May 11 Updated: 5/2/24—Due to the incoming weather this weekend, Palisades Tahoe, California, has decided to RESCHEDULE its annual Cushing Crossing Pond Crossing and Spring Music Series featuring DJ Logic to Saturday, May 11. All the details below will remain the same. The Pond Skim is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Closes on Acquisition of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland | Unlimited Access for Epic Pass Holders Vail Resorts today closed on its purchase of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, a renowned destination ski resort with a steep history as an outdoor sports haven in Switzerland and around the world. The acquisition represents Vail Resorts’ second strategic investment to own and operate ski resorts in Europe. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Exploring the Incredible Olympic-Level Infrastructure for Winter Sports at Lake Placid, NY There are 429 National Park Sites in the United States according to the National Park Foundation which spans across more than 84 million acres. There are parks in each state and also in the U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The Adirondack Mountains in New York State offer some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting, all […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
13 Avalanche Deaths Recorded During 23/24 Season Across United States According to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), a total of 13 individuals perished in avalanches during the 23/24 winter season. Date State Location Description Killed 03/29 WA Mount St Helens 1 backcountry snowboarder caught and killed 1 03/12 MT West Fork Camp Creek near Lost Trail Pass, Bitterroot Mountains 1 backcountry skier caught, buried, and killed […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Perisher Ski Resort, Australia, to Auction Off Historic Perisher Double Chair Vail Resorts announced today, May 2, 2024, that the chairs of the dismantled Perisher Double Chair will be auctioned off on the weekend of June 8-9, 2024. Perisher Ski Resort, Australia, is excited to offer guests the opportunity to own a slice of ski history at a special Opening Weekend farewell auction for the historic Mount Perisher Double Chairlift, which […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
After Breakthrough Season, U.S. Ski Racer AJ Hurt Voted “FIS Season Warrior” A public vote elected American ski racer AJ Hurt with the title of season warrior. The poll was taken by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), and Hurt won the title with 33% of votes. Hurt finished the 23/24 World Cup season with her first-ever World Cup podiums, one in Slalom and one in Giant Slalom. The 23/24 season […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 1, 2024 0 Comments
Southern Californian Ski Resort for Sale for Less Than $2.5 Million Have you dreamed of owning your own ski resort? Well, look no further, Mount Waterman Ski Resort in Southern California is on the market for $2.275 million. Mount Waterman Ski Resort is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of the Los Angeles National Forest 30 miles above La Canada Flintridge and 32 miles north up the Angeles Crest Highway. The […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 1, 2024 1 Comment
Teton County Coroner Rules Death of Ski Instructor Following Collision at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, as Homicide A collision between two skiers at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, resulted in the death of one of the skiers involved in the collision. The death of the 71-year-old ski instructor Peter Wuerslin has now been ruled a homicide by Teton County’s Coroner Dr. Brent Blue. In an email sent by Coroner Blue, the conclusion […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 1, 2024 0 Comments