Alta, UT, Report: Full-On Winter Storm Skiing With Ski Mountaineering Legend Andrew McLean Report from November 5, 2024 The legendary Andrew McLean & his wife Polly joined me today at Alta! If you don’t know Andrew, here’s a little about his impressive life: 1st professional ski mountaineer in North America Designed the “Whippet” ice axe ski pole Worked as a designer at Black Diamond for years 1st descents on all 7 continents Powder […] Backcountry Miles Clark | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
The Science Behind Snow Crystal Formation As skiers, we spend countless hours chasing powder, but how much do we really know about those weird crystals that make our favorite sport possible? The science behind snow crystal formation isn’t just beautiful–it’s crucial for understanding everything from avalanche risk to why that last storm dropped such perfect powder. The Basics of Snow Crystal Formation Let’s start with the […] Weather Clay Malott | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, Opens This Friday, November 8 With about two feet of new snow in the last week and great temperatures for snowmaking, Breckenridge Ski Resort is set to kick off the winter season on Friday, November 8 on Peak 8. The opening day festivities will include free donuts, live DJ music from the Rockstar DJ Cat with DJDC, and a first chair banner break on the […] Industry News Press Release | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Brian Head Resort, UT, Will be First Resort to Open in Utah Brian Head Resort is thrilled to be the first ski resort in Utah to open for the 2024-25 winter season, welcoming skiers and snowboarders on Friday, November 8, at 10:00 a.m. with top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding on Navajo Mountain. This marks the second-earliest opening day in the resort’s 60-year history. Brian Head Resort previously set its record in 2022 with […] Industry News Press Release | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
[GIVEAWAY] Win 2 Free Nights at Brooks Motel and 2 Free Lift Tickets to Catamount Mountain Resort, NY The Brooks Motel, an iconic Hudson Valley retreat, is giving away two free nights and two free lift tickets to Catamount Mountain Resort, NY. How to enter: Follow @thebrooksmotel on Instagram. On their newest photo, tag the friend you’ll go skiing with. A winner will be selected randomly over the next week, and a representative at The Brooks Motel will […] SnowBrains | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
Eldora, CO, to Open 8 Days Early on Thursday, November 7, for Winter 2024-25 Boulder County’s Backyard Ski Area, the Front Range’s Closest Ikon Pass Destination, will Open on Thursday, November 7 Nederland, Colorado (November 5, 2024)—Eldora, Boulder, Denver, and Colorado’s northern Front Range’s backyard winter playground will open early for skiing and riding on Thursday, November 7. Related: These Are the 15 Ski Resorts Open in North America This Week Thanks to cold […] Industry News Press Release | November 5, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Unveils ‘Sugar Bowl Parks | CA’ – Helping Youth Athletes Excel in Freestyle Skiing & Snowboarding For over 85 years, Sugar Bowl Resort, California, has been a destination for top-tier snowsports athletes. This legacy continues with the launch of ‘Sugar Bowl Parks | CA,’ a fully reimagined park experience designed to deliver world-class athlete training for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Sugar Bowl Parks offers a seamless progression, from junior development to elite-level performance, providing the foundation […] Industry News Press Release | November 5, 2024 0 Comments
Snow Cap Finally Appears on Iconic Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years Snow has finally dusted Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic peak, marking a new record for the latest a snow cap has appeared in 130 years. The previous record was set on October 26, 1894, with snow typically appearing on Mount Fuji in most years by October 2. Related: Snowfall on Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years While Japan’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 5, 2024 0 Comments
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