VIDEO: Tomahawks, Sedan-Sized Ice Fall, and Deep Crevasse | Welcome to Tuckerman Ravine, NH in April First time skiing Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington, NH, on April 10, 2021. The first run, we aimed to do The Lip but ended up skiers left because it turns into a waterfall in the spring. I ended up hopping over a 10-20 foot deep crevasse which made for an exciting first run. Related: VIDEO: Insane Overcrowding and 2 Separate […] SnowBrains | April 28, 2021 1 Comment
Monday Mayhem: One Of The Best Tomahawks Of All-Time? This tomahawk if FIERCE! You need to watch for the moment when her head first hits the snow… It’s ugly… It digs in deep and catches and that’s what really gets this tomahawk rolling hard. It’s also crazy to see her ski come and hit her while tomahawking… A crazy scene, for sure… Crash CrashBrains | August 3, 2020 3 Comments
VIDEO: My Dog Tomahawking 26 Times Down Crescent Couloir, CA | Dog-A-Hawk During the epic winter of 2006, everything in Tahoe filled in. The Crescent Couloir on Round Top near Carson Pass, CA had been calling our name for years. In 2006, it was ready. In May, we headed down to Round Top to give it a go. There were some burley tracks on the skier’s left face, but we went for […] Miles Clark | August 21, 2018 10 Comments
VIDEO: Skier Wipes Out Just Above Crevasse | Tomahawks Right into It When you #tomahawkTuesday into Narnia (Jerry was unharmed, he crawled out on his own with his dignity still in tact) #ifyoudontknowdontgo #narnia #stelvioglacier // Jerry Hunter @elmigiulio A post shared by Colton // Jerry of the Day™ (@jerryoftheday) on Jun 19, 2018 at 7:42am PDT If I was to come up with a list of ‘worse places to wipe out’, […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2018 1 Comment
Tomahawking, Cliff Fall, Double Ejection, POV Camera, Base Footage, No Injuries, Beer | This Insane Crash has them All Alex Schwieger sent us this video of probably his gnarliest crash of spring 2018, in Tuckerman Ravine: I picked a mean line right down the middle of the headwall but got hung up a few turns in. Ended up falling 600 feet, over a cliff and tomahawked 7 times. skip to 1:30 for the crash. Live by the send, die […] Steven Agar | May 3, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Tuckerman Tomahawk | More Victims Taken As The Carnage Continues The carnage continues at Tuckerman Ravine, NH as people continue to tomahawk down the mountain. Yesterday, we saw jerry going from mach speed to full-on tomahawk real quick. Today, we found two more videos that depict skiers going from mach speed to full-on tomahawk real fast as well. Let’s just hope these guys are alright and that these videos are just […] Backcountry Chris Wallner | March 29, 2017 1 Comment
[UPDATE] Steamboat Ski Resort Turns on 41 Snow Guns as Fishhook Fire Doubles in Size UPDATE, Tuesday, July 14, 6 a.m. PST: The Fishhook Fire grew actively Monday afternoon, spotting ahead of itself and pushing primarily south to within a mile of Highway 40 on Rabbit Ears Pass. The highway remains open, but travelers should expect smoke Tuesday afternoon and a possible closure if fire activity continues to approach the road. Steamboat Ski Resort has […] Fire Firebrains | July 14, 2026 0 Comments
Ski Goggles vs Sunglasses: Which Should You Actually Wear for Spring Skiing? The ski goggles vs sunglasses debate is one every skier faces as spring rolls in, the weather starts to warm up, and the sun hangs out just a little more each day. This is often the call for some to dig into the slush day gear, cut down on layers, and add a little more style. Eventually, the question arises, […] Brains Luke Guilford | April 29, 2026 1 Comment
Freeride World Tour Returns to Alaska for First Time Since 2017 With Huge Lines in Haines The Freeride World Tour has returned to Alaska for the first time since 2017. Haines replaced Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as the fifth stop on the tour and the first stop following the cut. The freeride athletes have endured a particularly tumultuous season leading up to this point, with three stops in a row that were scheduled but ultimately cancelled due […] Competition Zach Suffish | March 15, 2026 0 Comments
No Ego, Pure Bliss, and Just Great Turns: A Midweek Love Letter to Shawnee Mountain, PA I’ve skied Shawnee Mountain before, but it was always early or late season—when the mountain wasn’t fully open. What a difference that makes. What has been a stellar East Coast season so far, I got to check out the ski resort midweek on a morning that featured crispy corduroy, cloudy skies, and temperatures in the upper 20s. The mountain was […] Gregg Frantz | February 27, 2026 0 Comments
Fear and Loathing On The Freeride World Tour: The Val Thorens Pro We arrived Thursday night and the entire village was already drunk. Not metaphorically drunk. Actually drunk. Val Thorens, which houses the highest ski resort base village in Europe and is part of the legendary Les 3 Vallees resort network (largest ski area in the world), is a bowl of concrete and wood hotels with glowing windows pressed against raw alpine […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 27, 2026 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Reports Record Holiday Season Performance Guests travelling to Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia helped deliver a record-breaking Christmas and New Year holiday season, surpassing the momentum from last winter’s record year. Consistent snow conditions, expanded terrain, high-performing dining venues, and a full slate of events, combined with peak skier-day volumes, drove strong visitation during one of the busiest stretches of the season, with […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 6, 2026 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Ski For The Love Presents: YARD SALE Season 4 of Ski For The Love is a blow out. Get your tomahawks, broken skis, and ski-bum dreams at our come-one come-all yard sale. It’s just out back! Name your price for some quality ski time. Primary support by ON3P Skis, Mountain Gazette and FlyLow Gear. Additional support from Scott Sports and Granite Chief Ski Shop. Athletes: Josh Anderson, […] SnowBrains | December 9, 2025 0 Comments
Shawnee Mountain, PA, Conditions Report: A Flashback to My Childhood This report is from Friday, January 24, 2025 On paper, Shawnee Mountain does not offer a lot to write home about, even by Pennslyvania standards. The mountain is small, old school, and really only an ideal place to spend a day if you are a beginner or intermediate skier or rider. And while that makes this place a write-off for […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 27, 2025 1 Comment
Everything New At Pocono Mountain Ski Resorts For The 2024-25 Ski Season The Pocono Mountains boast a diverse array of winter attractions. The region offers comprehensive skiing and snowboarding options with over 185 slopes and trails catering to all skill levels, from moguls to bunny hills. Beyond the slopes, visitors can enjoy snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling through picturesque landscapes. For those seeking unique winter experiences, the Poconos deliver. Adventurers can […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Fear, Friends, and Freedom at Stevens Pass, WA In the North Cascades, Stevens Pass hides in the shadow of Washington State’s more distinguished resorts, Crystal Mountain and Mount Baker. Like any little brother, he is often overlooked entirely. However, Stevens still boasts an average of 460 inches of snowfall a year and an impressive, for a local mountain, 1,125 acres of skiable terrain. While the 13 lifts only […] Algird Zalpys | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Towns In North America With The Best Food After a long day of shredding the slopes, sometimes those overpriced chicken tenders and cardboard slices of pepperoni pizza at the mountainside cafeteria won’t cut it. Luckily enough, the appetite for a day of high-altitude escapades has created a robust and varied après scene across North America’s ski towns. From Pho to Foix Gras and Tacos to Tomahawk Steaks, we […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
Section of Tuckerman Ravine, NH, Closed Due to ‘Magnitude of Crevasses’ As spring weather brings more outdoor enthusiasts to the White Mountains, New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has announced the closure of a section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail due to dangerous conditions. Related: VIDEO: Tomahawks, Sedan-Sized Ice Fall, and Deep Crevasse | Welcome to Tuckerman Ravine, NH, in April The closure extends from Lunch Rocks to the top of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Opens Mid-Mountain Lodge ‘Aerie’ at the Top of American Eagle Chondola This week, Copper Mountain, Colorado, proudly celebrated the grand opening of its much-anticipated mid-mountain lodge, Aerie. Nestled at the top of the American Eagle chondola, the two-story, 25,000-square-foot lodge is poised to redefine on-mountain dining experiences in Colorado. Guests have been relishing the Aerie experience since its soft opening on Copper’s Opening Day, November 13, 2023. The resort officially marked […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 10, 2023 0 Comments
Snowmaking Continues at Vail Resorts’ Northeast Ski Resorts: Last Day to Buy Epic Pass is December 3 The ski and ride season is underway at Vail Resorts’ northeast ski areas. Okemo Mountain Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont opened for the 2023/24 winter season on Friday, November 17, 2023, thanks to their state-of-the-art, energy-efficient snowmaking systems. Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire, announced it will open on Wednesday, November 22, and Mount Snow, Vermont, will follow with Opening Day […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments