March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Down to the Elite 8 What started as 32 ski resorts has been whittled down to 8, and SnowBrains followers are that much closer to selecting who will be crowned the winner of our inaugural SnowBrains March Madness tournament. Thank you to everyone who has participated and voted in the matchups so far. The Sweet 16 saw continued domination from heavyweight opponents such as Jay Peak, […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
The 500 Club: 5 Resorts Have Received More Than 500″ Snow This Winter Snowfall in winter 2024-25 hasn’t been historic by any means; it has been average. But when your average is 500″, that still makes for a great year. Recent storms have boosted snowpacks, especially in Utah and California. With only a few weeks of the season remaining, above-average snow totals are sneaking up on us. The five resorts below have all received over 500″ […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
Russian Troubles, or Swiss Crevasse? The Peculiar Case of the Missing German-American Billionaire Seven years ago Karl-Erivan Haub, a German-American billionaire, was reported missing after failing to return from a backcountry skiing expedition in the Swiss Alps. The 58-year-old was the owner and CEO of German retail group Tengelmann, which runs supermarkets, discounters, and DIY centers across the globe. He was reportedly in Zermatt to train for the Patrouille des Glaciers ski race, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Southern Rockies Resorts Get Up to 18″ of Snow Today, But a Pattern Change Incoming Forecast Prepared at midnight MST, April 4, 2025 A storm moves across Southern Colorado on Friday and Friday night, producing snow across the Front Range and the San Juan Mountains but primarily hitting the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This storm will close out one of the busiest weeks this year for the Southern Rockies. However, the outlook for April looks much […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on April 4 Spring is here, which means winter is over already, and resorts across the country have started closing. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. All these resorts are open and celebrating powder days this morning. Related: Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in North America This Season When writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
Former Atomic Employee Sentenced for Stealing 2,600 Skis A former Atomic Skis employee has been sentenced to 14 months of suspended imprisonment for stealing 2,600 pairs of skis from the Austrian manufacturer. The now-58-year-old employee, who worked at Atomic’s factory in Pongau, Austria, was responsible for disposing of skis with minor defects but instead sold them for personal profit. Between 2022 and his dismissal in November 2023, he […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
World Cup Star Ivica Kostelic Denies Being Buried in Austrian Avalanche On Wednesday afternoon, an avalanche in Obertauern, Austria, triggered a major rescue operation and a wave of media speculation involving former Croatian ski racer Ivica Kostelic. The incident occurred at around 1 p.m. near the old Zehnerkar mountain station, where two freeriders accidentally set off an avalanche at an altitude of 2,150 meters. Related: 3 Men, Including Pro Snowboarder and […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
Spring Season Kicks Off With Partial Opening of Teton Park Road to Recreational Activities It’s officially spring at Grand Teton National Park. The 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge is cleared of snow and open to walking, running, biking, and skating. On lovely days in April, Teton Park Road can be busy. Children, pedestrians, cyclists, and other users share the section of the road between […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
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