Saddle Up for The First-Ever Professional Skijoring Series, Debuting in Utah Next Week This article was republished on 02/19/2026 to reflect the changes made to the championship event. The championship will now be held on February 28 and March 1 at the High Star Ranch in Kamas, Utah. Skijoring is galloping to new heights, as the sport’s first professional series kickoffs on January 16 in Heber City, Utah. PRO Skijor’s Frontier Tour is scheduled […] Competition Luke Guilford | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
Silverton, CO, Hosts 17th Annual Skijoring Event in 2026 President’s Day Weekend delivered much-needed snow to eager thrill seekers in Silverton, Colorado. My commute was outstanding, as per usual for the infamous Red Mountain Pass. Amazingly, the preceding day, nearly a foot of snow fell on the surrounding San Juan Mountains, then making way to bluebird Colorado skies. The stage was set for an adrenaline-packed weekend of skijoring in […] Trip Report J.T. Pulfer ll | February 16, 2026 0 Comments
The Origins of Skijoring and Modern Competition Today Skijoring is steadily gaining traction in today’s winter sports scene, but where did it come from? For hundreds of years, the residents of northern Scandinavia have used reindeer to pull them for travel on skis in difficult arctic terrain. Even older claims of humans being pulled by dogs with ski-like foot coverings have emerged from the Altai Mountains in Central Asia. […] Brains J.T. Pulfer ll | February 10, 2026 0 Comments
Gallatin Invitational: Montana’s Skijoring Scene Rides into the First Pro Series The skijoring scene has surged in popularity in Montana over the past decade. Towns across the state like Bozeman, Big Sky, Red Lodge, and several others, have hosted local skijoring competitions for many years. Skijoring mixes two lifestyles: ranching and skiing, to create a fan-favorite event that packs excitement into every turn…but what exactly is skijoring? Most people who spend […] Industry News Luke Guilford | January 2, 2026 0 Comments
Indy Pass Announces 10 Additional New Resorts With 5 in the Midwest Indy Pass has announced that 2026-27 passes will go on sale to the public for a single day on Friday, April 3, and only for as long as supplies last. Over the next 72 hours, people who signed up for the waitlist will have their last opportunity to purchase before all remaining inventory is released to the public at noon […] Industry News Press Release | March 31, 2026 1 Comment
PRO Skijor’s Championship Ends in Exciting Finish History was made in Kamas, Utah, as the first professional skijoring league wrapped up its inaugural season and crowned its first-ever champion. After a six‑event tour, PRO Skijor’s Frontier Tour came to a dramatic close in a three‑way tie for first place. All three top teams finished with 58 points, but Team Montana emerged victorious after winning the tiebreaker. Powered […] Competition Luke Guilford | March 9, 2026 0 Comments
What Nordic Skiing Taught Me About VO2 Max As a cross-country and track runner, I remember the first time I had my VO2 max tested. It was early season and my legs were still sore from the week’s mileage. The number flashed on the screen: “65 ml/kg/min.” I stared at it longer than I probably needed to. 65. Okay—that’s solid. And for a distance runner, it is solid. […] Brains Donovan Ly | February 23, 2026 0 Comments
Montana Ski Trips Are Getting a Lot More Interesting—and It’s Not Just About Skiing Anymore A winter trip to Montana still starts with skiing for most people—after all, the state is home to 15 ski areas—but more travelers are realizing that the best Montana ski weekends don’t have to revolve around bell-to-bell chairlift laps. According to Visit Montana, winter “side quests” are becoming a bigger part of how people experience the state, especially families, mixed-skill […] Martin Kuprianowicz | February 3, 2026 0 Comments
The Top 7 Olympic Winter Sports That Didn’t Make the Cut The Winter Olympic Games are more than 100 years old. The first Winter Olympics were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France, and in those 98 years some disciplines and events have come and gone. For the 2026 games in Milan-Cortina, Italy, two new disciplines were added: dual moguls, as well as ski mountaineering. This takes the total number of disciplines […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 1, 2026 4 Comments
Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT, Report: A True Big-Time Local Resort Report from January 27, 2026 Whitefish Mountain Resort continues to stand out as one of North America’s most approachable, yet quietly ambitious, ski destinations. Nestled above the town of Whitefish, Montana, the resort blends laid-back mountain culture with infrastructure and terrain that consistently punch above its weight. Having not visited in a couple of years, it was exciting to be […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | January 30, 2026 2 Comments
SkiBig3 Announces Opening Dates, Updates, & Events at its Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, & Mt. Norquay Resorts The 2025–26 season in Banff and Lake Louise is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, with major on-mountain upgrades, new terrain openings, milestone celebrations, a new in-room rental fitting service, and world-class wellness experiences. From Canada’s only heated bubble chairlifts to the debut of Richardson’s Ridge and Mt. Norquay’s 100th anniversary, SkiBig3 continues to elevate the […] Industry News Press Release | October 3, 2025 0 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, ID, Set to Begin Next Week After Positive Snow Control The world’s top alpine ski racers will converge in Sun Valley, Idaho, this month for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals, marking the exciting conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Following the official positive snow control announcement on March 9, FIS has confirmed that the event will proceed as scheduled from March 20 to 27, thanks to excellent snow conditions […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 10, 2025 0 Comments
The Daring Ski-Hayden Dream: War, Ambition, and Aspen’s Greatest “What if?” In the 1930s, a group of daring visionaries believed they could build a European-style ski resort high in the Colorado Rockies that might one day rival the grand destinations of the Alps. Their chosen site was Mount Hayden, rising above the ghost town of Ashcroft near Aspen—a snowy paradise they hoped would become a winter sports haven, complete with cutting-edge […] Clay Malott | February 13, 2025 0 Comments
Devil’s Thumb Ranch, CO, Doubles Private Cat Skiing Terrain Colorado has 34 ski resorts, according to the National Ski Areas Association. Many of those are world-renowned destination spots that skiers dream about visiting. Although some of these resorts have massive terrain and numerous trails, they are also known for being overcrowded and having long lines. However, there are some resorts in Colorado that skiers can go to that offer great […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 7, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Recreation Begins Friday, December 19, on Grand Teton National Park Roads Teton Park Road, Moose-Wilson Road, and Signal Mountain Summit Road will be open to winter recreation starting Friday, December 20. During this special time of year, enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking in the park. Related: Yellowstone National Park’s Winter Season Begins Sunday, December 15 Teton Park Road will be groomed between Taggart Lake parking and Signal Mountain Lodge from […] Press Release | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
Silverstar, BC, Celebrates Spring with a Series of Events & Cultural Explorations Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, invites guests to explore nature, celebrate spring with special events, and develop a greater understanding of the land the Silver Star community stands on. Located in the Monashee Mountain Range, Silver Star Mountain Resort is British Columbia’s third largest ski resort, stretching across 3,269 skiable acres (1,323 hectares). Warm Layers […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
76th Annual Ski Joring Event at Leadville, CO — Where Tradition Meets Adrenaline Mark your calendars for the 76th installment of the historic Leadville Ski Joring event, set to captivate spectators on March 2-3, 2024. This exhilarating competition features skilled horses pulling daring skiers through a course adorned with gates, jumps, and rings. Event Details: Date & Time: March 2-3, 2024, events begin at noon on both days. Location: Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 2, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Recreation Begins on Park Roads in Grand Teton National Park, WY, on Friday Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, January 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit, and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking during this special time of year. Related: Top 10 Tips for a Winter Visit to Grand Teton National Park, WY Teton Park Road will […] SnowBrains | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
75th Annual Ski Joring Competition Set for March 5th in Leadville, CO The 75th Leadville Ski Joring and Crystal Carnival will kick off on the first weekend of March. Related: The World’s Toughest Race? The Leadville 100 Ultramarathon is this Weekend – SnowBrains Ski joring is essentially being pulled on skis over snow or ice by a horse, dog, or motor vehicle. Traditionally a horse does the pulling and that’s how they […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 23, 2023 0 Comments
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