Gear Review: 2021-2022 Black Crows Serpo 93 This past fall, Black Crows added three new skis, one of which was the Serpo 93. Designed to have one foot in the on-piste and one foot in the off-piste world, the Serpo aims to satisfy any skier. Here’s what Black Crows has to say about the ski: “With 93mm at the waist, it’s a good carver, it’s there to really […] Gear Clay Malott | April 2, 2022 0 Comments
Black Crows Debuts Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Collection Black Crows debuted their Fall/Winter 2021 clothing collection on Tuesday. Here’s what they had to say: SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: For Fall 2021, Black Crows has set the bar for innovation in high-performance ski wear, incorporating new fabrics that expand the possibilities for comfort and function, while valuing sustainability and ethical practices, and maintaining uncompromising style and clean and distinctive aesthetic appeal. […] Industry News Clay Malott | September 29, 2021 0 Comments
Black Crows Releases 2021 Ski Lineup The French freeski brand, Black Crows, just released their 2021 ski lineup, and boy, does it look good. The Chamonix based company has been making standout skis since 2006 and their 2021 lineup is looking better than ever. Related: VIDEO: Watch Black Crows Athlete Ross Hewitt Search for Fresh Lines off the Legendary Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix With some totally […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Watch Black Crows Athlete Ross Hewitt Search for Fresh Lines off the Legendary Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix We might be well into May, but the skiing in Chamonix, in the French Alps, is still pretty epic. Here, Black Crows pro athlete Ross Hewitt goes in search of fresh lines off the legendary Aiguille du Midi. I got back from Norway last night and after listening to the storm on the roof of my house all night […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Black Crows Nocta Project Episode Two | Epic Night Skiing in Chamonix, France Bruno Compagnet and Layla Jean Kerley, accompanied by Flo Bastien and Julien Casagrande filmed the second edition of Nocta Project in the darkness of the Chamonix Valley. In places that are easily tamed by day, the blackness casts a veil of mystery and murkiness, wrapping the world in a mystical wilderness. Featured Video SnowBrains | March 19, 2018 0 Comments
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
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
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Mourns the Passing of Skiing Original Bernie Rosow The tight-knit community at Mammoth Mountain is mourning the loss of Bernie Rosow, a snowcat operator, lifelong skier, and widely respected figure whose life revolved around the mountains. Related: [VIDEO] The Power of View: Bernie Rosow Rosow died yesterday, April 23, while hiking Bloody Mountain with his friends, according to people close to him. He was 45 years young. The […] Industry News Miles Clark | April 24, 2026 0 Comments
Search Underway for Missing 21-Year-Old Skier Near Chamonix, France—Mountain Rescue Seeks Public Assistance French mountain rescue is asking the public for help locating a 21-year-old skier who went missing Friday, March 13, in the mountains above Chamonix, France. Related: Missing Skier Found Deceased After Overnight Search at Northstar Resort, CA The PGHM Chamonix (Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne), the elite mountain rescue unit responsible for the Mont Blanc Massif, issued a call […] Julia Schneemann | March 14, 2026 0 Comments
Master Plan for Fortress Mountain, AB, Revival Released: Its History, Why it Failed, and Why it Could Now Be Successful Fortress Mountain is located about an hour southwest of Calgary, Alberta. The base of the resort is situated on top of a flat ridge at 6,700 feet. From the old base lodge, you have a 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain peaks above and the Kananaskis Valley below. Thanks to the elevation, Fortress Mountain receives generous amounts of low-density snow […] Industry News Alex Wadel | February 10, 2026 3 Comments
Christina Lustenberger and Team Complete First-Ever Ski Descent of Mount Deltaform’s North Glacier, BC View this post on Instagram A new line has been written into Canadian ski mountaineering history. On January 18, 2026, pro skier Christina Lustenberger—widely known as “Lusti”— along with partners Brette Harrington and Gee Pierrel completed the first-ever descent of the North Glacier on Mount Deltaform in British Columbia. The expedition unfolded deep in the Canadian Rockies and demanded a […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | February 4, 2026 0 Comments
Ski Butlers Launches Quiver at Six Alterra Mountain Company Destinations Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery, announces the launch of Quiver, a new ski membership program that redefines how skiers access premium gear on the mountain. Rolling out at six Alterra Mountain Company destinations–Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe in California; Deer Valley Resort in Utah; Steamboat and Winter Park Resort in Colorado; and Stratton in […] Industry News Press Release | January 20, 2026 0 Comments
Bring Dad to Perisher, Australia, For “Rad Dad Day” This Australian Father’s Day Father’s Day is just around the corner, and Perisher is gearing up to celebrate with something truly special for all the rad dads out there this Father’s Day on Sunday. September 7. Whether he’s known for his dad jokes, his dance moves, or his love of the snow, RAD DAD DAY at Perisher is the perfect way to honour him. […] Press Release | August 25, 2025 0 Comments
Big White, BC, Conditions Report: It’s Winter! Report from Saturday, February 10, 2024 Big White in British Columbia reminded us what winter should feel like in February. Having never been before, we were utterly taken with Big White’s terrain, vibes, and snow. We rolled up to the mountain a bit later than planned and were treated to a nearly empty parking lot with immediate access to a […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Conditions Report: Bigger Base, Cascade Concrete Report from January 22, 2024 Mondays are no fun at work, so I talked my partner, Katie, into a quick trip to Bend to catch the snow on the east side of the Cascades. We drove from Portland around 4:00 A.M. to ensure we would make opening bell at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. Mt. Bachelor is my home mountain and it […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | January 24, 2024 0 Comments
Chamonix, France, Conditions Report: Sunny Skies at Brévent and Flégère Report from January 12, 2024 Chamonix The Chamonix region in France includes five main ski areas. La Balme, Les Grands Montets, Brévent, Flégère, and Les Houches. Unlike most places in Europe, Chamonix does not have a mega resort where all resorts in the area are connected by lifts. Although from town Brévent/Flégère are connected and the closest areas to the […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 21, 2024 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Keeps the Party Going all Season with Stacked Events Lineup, Including Musical Performances at the Stifel Killington Cup Killington Resort was the first mountain to open in the East for the 2023-24 season this past weekend and is gearing up for another great season. “The Beast in the East” has a lot planned for this upcoming season with a lot of events and entertainment throughout this winter and spring. The largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Women’s and Men’s Skis— What’s the Difference? I’m a guy whose favorite pair of skis are DPS Yvettes— which I have long called my Paintbrushes. The Paintbrushes float, carve and bring me the exultation for which I yearn when I am turning in the trees. Technically, they are women’s skis— but what does that distinction even mean? Related: Men: Would You be Willing to Wear a Women’s […] Nicky Blumm | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
Falls Creek, Australia, Announces 2023 Winter Season Events Falls Creek in the state of Victoria (‘VIC’), Australia, has revealed its events calendar for the 2023 winter season. Events range from Gay Ski Week and Women’s Programs to Pond Skim and Fireworks Fiestas. With further snow forecasted for this weekend and snowmaking commencing soon, the Falls Creek community is thrilled to welcome guests back for the winter season ahead. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Gift Guide 2022: 11 Gifts to Make Skiing Better *SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Affiliate partnerships do NOT influence our editorial content. Let’s be honest; skiing can be a major hassle between walking around in clunky ski boots, fogging goggles, cold feet, wet layers, and sideways freezing rain pelting […] SnowBrains | December 15, 2022 1 Comment
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