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Event Company Plans on Reopening Montreal’s Mount Royal to Skiers after 40-Years

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Montreal’s Mount Royal hasn’t been open to skiers for almost 40-years, but one event company is hoping to change that. They want to bring back downhill skiing, and even World Cup events, to the landmark mountain despite protests from a heritage group that says the move would reduce accessibility. Mount Royal was home to the sport until 1979 but was stopped because […]
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Mont Habitant, Quebec, Report: Ancient Peaks and New Paradigms

Conditions report for Sunday, February 1, 2026 Stay with me. I’m starting this report for Mont Habitant with a brief history lesson, because I’ve been wanting to write about this region of Quebec for some time. While most are familiar with the world-class Mont Tremblant, the route there is dotted with independent resorts—each with a distinct vibe—that light up the […]
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Le Massif de Charlevoix, QC, Shuts Down For Season After Labor Strike Negotiations Fail

Le Massif de Charlevoix has now closed for the season after labor negotiations with its unionized workforce collapsed, ending weeks of uncertainty at one of eastern Canada’s flagship ski resorts. The Quebec resort, located northeast of Quebec City along the St. Lawrence River, confirmed Monday that it would shut down operations for the remainder of the winter after failing to […]
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Le Massif de Charlevoix, QC, Faces Possible Season Shutdown as Union Talks Near Deadline

Le Massif de Charlevoix, one of eastern Canada’s marquee ski destinations, says it may be forced to shut down operations for the season if it fails to reach a labor agreement with its unionized workforce by January 20. In a statement released by the resort Saturday, resort management said continuing to operate without a finalized agreement could prevent the mountain […]
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Mont Rigaud, Quebec, Report: Tapping Into Indy Pass Expansion in Eastern Canada

Report for January 13, 2026 This past week marked my first resort visit of the season. I like to start snowboarding as soon as the snow flies and the first chair spins in the Northeast—usually late November or December if we’re lucky. 2025-26, however, started with some hiccups: stolen passports and then the flu. Not exactly the ideal warm-up. C’est […]
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Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Accused of Ordering Witness Murder in International Cocaine-Trafficking Crackdown

Federal authorities escalated their pursuit of fugitive former Olympian Ryan James Wedding this week, announcing a sweeping series of arrests and new murder charges that prosecutors say expose the inner workings of a violent, transnational narcotics organization. In a coordinated crackdown known as Operation Giant Slalom, officials unsealed a nine-count indictment accusing Wedding, 44, of ordering the January assassination of […]
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[TRAILER] SnowBrains’ First Ski Film, 300, Will Be Part of Official Selection for iF3 Ski Movie Awards

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SnowBrains is stoked to announce that 300 is a part of the official selection for the iF3 Film Awards. iF3 (International Freesports Film Festival) is one of the leading ski film festivals on the planet, with ESPN describing it as “The Cannes of the ski world.” With events in Whistler, BC, Chamonix, France, Montreal, QC, and Ski Mont Blanc, QC, […]
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Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2025-26 Canadian Forecast: Brace for Snowy Stretches and Chilly Snaps

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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2025-26 Canadian forecast has arrived, bringing a season full of time-tested wisdom, long-range insight, and a dash of good humor. This winter’s forecast? Mostly wet and mild, but Canadians should still brace for snowy stretches, chilly snaps, and the occasional polar surprise. Related: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: When and Where to Expect the […]
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Breaking Barriers on the Slopes: The Indy Pass Effect, 2025-26

Skiers and snowboarders live for winter. While many—especially here on the ‘ice’ coast—cling to the dog days of summer, some of us are tracking forecasts, checking the almanac, and planning the snow season. Our mission is simple: maximize time in the mountains, minimize cost. The State of Skiing and Snowboarding The landscape of recreational skiing and riding has shifted dramatically […]
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Vermont’s Northern Ski Resorts Feel the Chill of Declining Canadian Tourism Under Trump Administration

In Vermont’s snow-covered Northeast Kingdom, the winter silence is arriving earlier than expected—not from a lack of snow, but from a lack of visitors. Canadian ones, specifically. Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency, ski resorts and border businesses across northern Vermont have reported a sharp and unsettling drop in tourism from their neighbors to the north as a direct […]
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