Ikon Pass Adds Renowned St. Moritz in Switzerland for Winter ’24/’25 Score the Lowest Prices of the Season Through April 18 Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations. April 18, 2024, is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices; prices go up $110, and savings end. Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #6 = Perito Moreno, ARG → El Chalten, ARG | Flamingos & Fuzzy Llamas Report from October 9, 2023 On Monday, we hit the long, open desert road from Perito Moreno, Argentina to El Chalten, Argentina. I’d skied in El Chalten last season with our good friend Gabe Monroe and the place blew my mind. The main feature of this road trip for me is El Chalten. Day #6 Details: Miles Driven: 384 Total […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 15, 2023 1 Comment
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #5 = Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile → Perito Moreno, Argentina | The Legendary Marble Caves of Lake General Carrera Report from October 8, 2023 We awoke in Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile on Sunday. Our goal was the legendary marble caves of Lake General Carrera, Chile – the 2nd largest lake in South America. The only marble caves on earth on the water. Day #5 Details: Miles Driven: 150 Total Miles Driven: 865 Hours of Driving: 4.5 Latitude: 46.6ºS → […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 12, 2023 1 Comment
Everything New for 23/24 at All California’s Ski Resorts, Including New Lifts, Major Renovations, and Opening Dates After Last Season’s Record Snow and Strong Visitation, Ski California Resorts are Gearing up for 2023-24 With Significant Investments From new lifts to massive remodels, milestone anniversaries, and the hosting of major events, resorts in California and Nevada are ready to welcome winter With the weather already starting to signal winter’s imminent return, Ski California’s 35 member resorts in California […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 5, 2023 0 Comments
For The First Time in 10 Years, University of Nevada-Reno Will Bring Back Alpine Skiing This Season Proud to Be Back Exciting news came out of the University of Nevada–Reno (UNR) last week as UNR President Brian Sandoval proudly announced, “The Pack is back in women and men’s alpine skiing.” The famous UNR alpine skiing program will be officially reinstated this year after being dropped from the athletic program in 2010. UNR’s Championship History The UNR ski […] Industry News Ryan Kime | September 8, 2022 2 Comments
Whitecap Mountains Resort, WI, Announces Renovation | New Base Lodge and New Terrain Resort Owners Commit to Capital Investment for 2022-2023 Project Beginning in April 2022, Whitecap Mountains Resort is undergoing a complete renovation across the entire property. Hotel rooms will be remodeled to better reflect their commitment to maintaining a 4-star status for decades to come. The skiing experience will also be transformed considerably, with a new Base Lodge, a new beginner ski area, and improved […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 20, 2022 0 Comments
Report: CA Delta → Bear Valley → Road Closed → Delta → Mt. Lassen → Reno → Tahoe in 1-Day… Report from December 27, 2021 Yesterday was one of the craziest days of my skiing career… Up at 4am and up Hwy 4 to Bear Valley Ski Resort for a ski since roads to Tahoe were closed (I came down for Xmas and got stuck). Hwy 4 closed right in front of me and Bear Valley wasn’t able to open […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 28, 2021 2 Comments
World’s Highest Cog Railroad Reopens on Pikes Peak, CO, After 3-Years Closed for Renovations The world’s highest cog railroad, on Pikes Peak in Colorado, has reopened after being closed for three years due to renovation works. Related: Double Amputees Known as ‘Legless Legends’ Summit 14,115-Foot Pikes Peak, CO The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado, journeys to the top of 14,115-foot Pikes Peak, making it the world’s highest cog railroad. […] SnowBrains | June 2, 2021 0 Comments