Cardrona Alpine Resort Leads New Zealand in Adaptive Snow Sports Most people are familiar with the pain of  getting up in the night to use the bathroom and you can’t see anything while making your way down the hall. There is always a stubbed toe involved or a wall that wasn’t supposed to be there. Now replace the hall with a ski field and the lack of light for visual impairment—a […] Olympics Nathaniel Lewis | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
French Favorites or Swiss Speed? An Inside Look at the Paris Olympics Women’s Mountain Bike Race This Sunday, 36 of the fastest women in the world will line up at Elancourt Hill outside of Paris for the Olympic Mountain Bike race. With the UCI World Cup well underway, a few favorites have emerged, but the Olympics can bring chaos and uncertainty, leading to huge upsets. Will French favorites pull off medals in front of the home […] Olympics Zach Armstrong | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
With New Expansion, Monarch Mountain, CO, Will Be the Second Resort Where You Can Ski on Both Sides of the Continental Divide Monarch Mountain, Colorado, located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains near the town of Salida, offers an authentic and independent skiing experience. This gem is known for its abundant natural snowfall, averaging around 350 inches per year, ensuring consistent snow conditions. Unlike many larger, more commercialized resorts, Monarch Mountain prides itself on a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, attracting families […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
Make Your Dreams Come True and Ski with U.S. Alpine Skier Travis Ganong in Arlberg, Austria, Next Season Have you always wanted to ski with a World Cup athlete in a fabulous location? Here is your chance: Travis Ganong will be the ‘Athlete in Residence’ at Hotel Mondschein in beautiful Stuben am Arlberg in Austria. Travis explored the area last year and enjoyed the incredible terrain and wonderful hospitality at the Hotel Mondschein so much that he decided […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
Monday, July 22, Was the Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth Last Monday, July 22, was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data. The global average temperature was recorded at exactly 62.87° Fahrenheit (17.15° Celsius). The previous record for the highest global average temperature was from last year, July 6, 2023, when the average temperature was 62.71° Fahrenheit (17.06° Celsius). Global average […] Jake Benton | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand, Report: Situation Goggle Tan Report from 24-25 July, 2024 Calm and cruisie. Tack on the word ‘corduroy’, and that just about says it all about the sliding scene at Ohau Snow Fields in the mighty Mackenzie Country of New Zealand. Inside a bubble of relatively stable high pressure, Ohau’s basically skied the same fine day set to repeat. The surface is compact and growing […] Conditions Report Paulie | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
DPS 2024-2025 Dreamtime Event Starts Today | $300 Off Skis and 15% Off Gear and Accessories The best time to purchase the world’s most advanced skis and gear has arrived. DPS Skis has kicked off its annual Dreamtime event today (July 26) until August 14, ushering in its next generation of equipment, limited-release items, and its only sale. Here’s your guide for all things Dreamtime. Related: DPS Goes Beyond Product Warranty by Offering Inheritance ‘Will and […] SnowBrains | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Honors Colorado River Day With $1 Million Gift to The Nature Conservancy Yesterday, Vail Resorts, Inc. pledged $1 million to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The support will span four years and is largely committed to restoring the Colorado River, which starts as snowmelt north of Grand Lake, Colorado, and flows more than 1,400 miles, providing water for […] Industry News Press Release | July 26, 2024 0 Comments