Why The Windy Weather App Is An Absolute Essential For Any Ski Expedition And How To Use It Properly When you are planning a self-supported backcountry ski camping mission in the heart of the wilderness, your relationship with the weather changes from a daily curiosity to a matter of survival. In April 2026, our team of four which consisted three veteran Finnish snowboarders and myself spent nearly two weeks on the Tsirku Glacier in the Takhinsha Mountains of Southeast […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | May 9, 2026 0 Comments
The 9 Best North American Ski Areas to Visit in the Summer While many of us visit ski resorts in the wintertime for skiing, snowboarding, and other snowy escapades, many of North America’s premier ski destinations transform into vibrant hubs of activity during the summer months. As the snow melts, these mountainous regions reveal ideal playgrounds that offer endless outdoor pursuits, from hiking and mountain biking to zip-lining and scenic gondola rides. […] Brains Brent Glogau | May 9, 2026 1 Comment
Level Up Your Ski Home Game: 9 Castles Near Ski Areas For Sale Right Now Forget about owning a ski lodge or chalet — why go for something ordinary when you can have the extraordinary: a castle close to a ski resort, a ski castle. From a 16th-century Dolomites fortress overlooking a World Cup slope to an 800-year-old Swiss lake château, the intersection of medieval architecture and ski passes has never been more interesting. Related: […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Hunter Mountain, NY, Annual Spring Clean-Up Day Reveals Some Unique Items On Monday, May 4, Hunter Mountain, New York, held its annual spring clean-up day and uncovered some interesting items scattered across the slopes. Losing things while skiing or riding is inevitable, and when the snow finally melts, mountain crews often discover everything left behind over the course of the winter. As expected, there were plenty of empty beer cans and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Spring Skiing is Still Alive and Well in Southeast Alaska Southeast Alaska still has 225 cm (89 inches) of snow, and people are touring from the base. The local avalanche center is still posting forecasts, you won’t spot a mountain bike anywhere in town, and ice still lines the hiking trails. While many mountain towns across North America have traded skis for bikes, people are still stacking ski days in […] Conditions Report Kristen Strom | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 10-15 cm Early Week for the EU Alps, Bigger Late-Week Signal The EU Alps snow forecast starts quiet, turns unsettled early next week, then carries a larger but less certain late-week storm signal. Light, high-elevation snow is possible this weekend, with the most reliable accumulation from Sunday night through Wednesday afternoon favoring the western and central Alps. A colder, more productive pattern may reload from Thursday into the following Monday, but […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC, is Getting a Golf Course and Transforming into a 4-Season Powerhouse In a strategic move to cement its status as a premier year-round destination, Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) has announced the development of Cabot Revelstoke, a major expansion featuring world-class golf, luxury hospitality, and high-end residential opportunities. According to a press release issued by the resort on May 7, 2026, the project is a collaboration with Cabot, a renowned developer of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 8, 2026 1 Comment
Buying Women’s Skis Might Be Harder Than You Think Let’s face it, purchasing skis can feel overwhelming. What size, length, width, and flex pattern will suit your skiing style? What’s the difference between a 14m radius and a 17m radius? Does the construction really make a difference? Which is a better core, poplar or paulownia? Now imagine you’re a gal standing at the ski wall, trying to tell the […] Gear Aunika Skogen | May 8, 2026 16 Comments
The 7 Ski Resorts With the Biggest Cult Following Some ski resorts are popular, but others inspire a near-religious devotion — a true ski resort cult following that drives skiers to proudly slap stickers on their trucks, move across the country for one winter that turns into 10, and defend their home hill like it is family. Related: The 9 Most Underrated Ski Areas in North America What Makes […] Brains Brent Glogau | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
How to Plan the Glacier Ski Expedition of a Lifetime Using onX Backcountry Planning a twelve-night self-supported mission to a glacier in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness, as we did, is a logistical puzzle that begins long before the first helicopter skid touches the ice. For those who have never ventured into the Great White Silence, a glacier is essentially a massive, slow-moving river of ice, a living landscape that is as […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Lee Canyon, NV, Near Las Vegas Opens Bike Park Historically Early Lee Canyon, Nevada, a year-round recreation area near the Las Vegas Metro area, has opened its bike park for the 2026 summer season. Due to historically low snowfall totals in the western United States, the recreation area has been forced to pivot from snow sports to summer operations earlier than ever before. The mountain bike park opened last weekend, starting […] Biking Joseph Kaufmann | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Shuffles, Promotions, and New Faces: 2026-27 Nominations for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team The 2026-27 World Cup season is taking shape, and so is the U.S. Alpine Ski Team that will contest it. On Thursday, U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced 48 athletes nominated to the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team — building toward the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland in February, the season’s defining target. Beyond the household […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Glacier National Park Bear Attack Kills Hiker for First Time in 27 Years Glacier National Park Bear Attack: What Officials Know So Far Search and rescue crews recovered the body of a missing hiker Wednesday in Glacier National Park, Montana, with injuries officials say are consistent with a bear encounter. The incident marks the first fatal Glacier National Park bear attack in nearly three decades, according to a National Park Service press release. […] National Parks SnowBrains | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Provisional 2026-27 Alpine World Cup Calendar Sees 21 Races in North America The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has released the provisional 2026-27 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup calendar, featuring new venues, the return of several classics, and what officials describe as a renewed effort to balance the sport’s speed and technical disciplines. The men’s circuit is scheduled to feature 43 races across 21 venues, while the women’s calendar includes 40 […] Competition Julia Schneemann | May 8, 2026 0 Comments
Beartooth Basin, MT, is Back: America’s Summer-Only Ski Area Eyes Strong 2026 Season After Years of Struggle America’s only summer-only ski area, Beartooth Basin, Montana, is preparing to open for the season after already receiving 29 inches of snow this spring. The ski area is planning to open between Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25, depending on weather conditions. The Beartooth Highway opens May 22, and the ski area is scheduled to open May 25 (weather […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Snow Fell Across 5 Continents Today May 7 May 7, 2026 — and snow fell today across five continents simultaneously. Take a moment to let that sink in. From the Australian Alps to the high Andes, from Colorado powder days to fresh flakes in Africa, winter showed up almost everywhere at once this week. It was one of those rare moments that reminds you skiing is not confined […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
The Top 11 Volunteer-Run Ski Hills Around the World Over the past nearly three decades, ski tourism has been dominated by sprawling, modern resorts. These slick operations offer luxury and convenience but can lack the authenticity and grassroots passion that make skiing and snowboarding truly magical. The pendulum is swinging back: recent years have witnessed a revival of independent ski hills, powered by grit, tenacity, and a sense of […] Brains Jacqui Davis | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
We Are Still Skiing Steep Lines In Powder In May In Chamonix, Trying Not To Die This Conditions Report is from Thursday, May 7, 2026. “No one went left. There’s a reason!” Janne shouted back at me. We were now approaching the rappel into the Cosmiques Couloir just a stone’s throw away from the Aiguille di Midi—a mountainous transport vessel of mythical status that offers those brave enough access to one of the most incredible alpine […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
From Wheelchair to Walking on the Red Carpet — Lindsey Vonn Attends Met Gala Just months after an Olympic crash left her with a shattered leg, Lindsey Vonn walked the red carpet — unassisted — at the 2026 Met Gala in New York. The Olympic gold medalist had one goal for the night: walk the red carpet on her own two feet. In a moment defined by her trademark resilience, Vonn showed up to […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Indy Pass Hosts Largest Independent Ski Area Gathering To Date at Black Mountain, NH JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Last week, Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems hosted more than 50 of their resort partners for the second annual Conference of Indypendents, held at their new ski area laboratory at Black Mountain of New Hampshire. The event brought together hundreds of people from across North America and Europe with a shared goal of strengthening the position […] Industry News Press Release | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
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