Timberline Lodge, OR, Targets August 20 for End of 2025 Summer Ski Season Timberline Lodge, Oregon, is once again extending North America’s longest lift-served ski season, aiming to remain open through August 20. The announcement was confirmed by John Burton, Timberline’s director of marketing and public affairs, to POWDER. Related: 3 U.S. Ski Areas Remain Open for Skiing This Holiday Weekend Burton caveated that the August 20 date is a target, not a […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 4, 2025 0 Comments
Jungholz Ski Area, Austria, Faces Permanent Closure After Failed Sale Austria’s Jungholz Ski Area is facing permanent closure after a much-anticipated sale to German investor WMM AG collapsed at the last minute. The deal fell apart after negotiations with local landowners broke down over land use rights. Related: German Company Acquires Bankrupt Jungholz Ski Area, Austria, for $1.65 Million Jungholz, which filed for bankruptcy in June 2024 following a season […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 4, 2025 0 Comments
Beat the Heatwave: The 2025 Winter Season is Underway at Valle Nevado, Chile As summer temperatures soar across the United States, Valle Nevado in Chile offers a unique and refreshing escape: deep powder, high-alpine adventure, and world-class skiing just as the Northern Hemisphere swelters. For American skiers and snowboarders, the 2025 season at Valle Nevado is the perfect opportunity to trade heatwaves for fresh tracks, all while taking advantage of exclusive passholder benefits […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
Rare Snow Blankets Chile’s Atacama Desert for First Time in a Decade A rare snowfall event affected the arid expanse of the Atacama Desert, known as the driest place on Earth, on 26 June. The snow covered the Operations Support Centre of the ALMA Observatory in Chile, situated at an altitude of 9,500 feet (2,900 metres). Related: [PHOTOS] Rare Snow Turns Argentina’s Atlantic Beaches White for First Time Since 2013 The event, […] Climate SnowBrains | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Rare Snow Turns Argentina’s Atlantic Beaches White for First Time Since 2013 Rare snow transformed Argentina’s Atlantic coast into a winter wonderland on Monday, as an intense polar cold front swept across the country, blanketing beaches and resort towns in Buenos Aires Province. Residents of coastal communities such as Miramar, Monte Hermoso, Mar del Plata, Costa del Este, and San Eduardo del Mar awoke to find their sandy shores and streets hidden […] Climate SnowBrains | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
NASA: Western Mountain Snow Melts Fast and Early This article first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory and was written by Lindsey Doermann. The Pacific Northwest is one of many regions reliant on the winter mountain snowpack to sustain ecosystems and satisfy a host of water needs during drier times of the year. After two winters of meager accumulations, winter 2024-25 brought healthy snow totals to the mountains of […] Climate SnowBrains | June 30, 2025 0 Comments
Registration Now Required for Annual Skiing Tradition in Breckenridge’s Fourth of July Bowl With the Fourth of July approaching, skiers and snowboarders are preparing for the annual pilgrimage to Breckenridge’s Fourth of July Bowl, where the tradition of Colorado summer skiing continues. However, this year, The Peak 10 Classic, a longstanding free event on Independence Day, introduces a significant change: a required registration system, reports Summit Daily. “Change is inevitable – especially when […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 30, 2025 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park, CA, Announces Reopening of Tuolumne Meadows Campground Following Major Rehabilitation Project California’s Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the reopening of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground on August 1, following the completion of a transformative three-year, $26 million rehabilitation project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Related: Senator Mike Lee Withdraws Plan for Public Land Sale After Public Backlash Yosemite will also open Porcupine Flat and Bridalveil Creek campgrounds […] National Parks SnowBrains | June 30, 2025 0 Comments
American Airlines Expands Access to Top Ski Destinations for Winter 2025-26 American Airlines is set to make the nation’s top ski destinations more accessible than ever, unveiling a slate of new and expanded routes for the 2025-26 season. The carrier’s latest network expansion, announced June 26, introduces direct flights to Sun Valley, Idaho, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside enhanced service to Aspen, Colorado, and several other winter destinations. Related: Alaska […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2025 0 Comments
Colorado’s Mountain Rail Project Advances Toward Denver to Steamboat Springs Connection The Colorado Mountain Rail project is gathering steam, with state officials confirming that daily passenger rail service between Denver and Granby is on track to launch in November 2026, reports Ski-Hi News. The project, spearheaded by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), represents the first phase of a broader plan to reconnect Denver with Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley—a […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 27, 2025 1 Comment
4 Arrested After Drag Racing Supercars in Grand Teton National Park, WY Four people were arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly drag racing luxury sports cars on Teton Park Road in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The incident, which unfolded around 5 p.m., prompted a coordinated response from 12 National Park Service rangers and resulted in the impounding of at least two vehicles. Related: National Park Service No Longer Pursuing Legal Action Against […] National Parks SnowBrains | June 27, 2025 0 Comments
Swiss Skier Lara Gut-Behrami to Retire After 2026 Olympic Season Two-time overall World Cup champion Lara Gut-Behrami has announced she will be retiring after the 2025-26 Olympic season. The 34-year-old Swiss skier revealed her plans at a sponsor’s event in Zurich this week, confirming that the upcoming Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo will mark her final competitive appearance. Related: The 11 Wealthiest Skiers and Snowboarders in the World Gut-Behrami’s decision […] Competition SnowBrains | June 27, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Utah Passport Lets Kids Hit 15 Resorts for $69 This Winter Utah’s celebrated Ski Utah Passport program is returning for the 2025–26 winter season, offering an unmatched opportunity for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders to ski or snowboard at all 15 of the state’s ski resorts for just $69. The program, now in its 27th year, remains one of the most accessible and affordable youth ski initiatives in the country. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Crews Clear 3 Foot Drifts as Summer Snow Hits 10,947′ Beartooth Pass, WY/MT A rare June snowstorm brought up to 14 inches of snow and drifts exceeding three feet to the high country along U.S. 212 over Beartooth Pass this past weekend, forcing a temporary closure of the scenic highway and sending Yellowstone National Park crews scrambling to clear roads. Despite the calendar reading late June, winter conditions persisted, with whiteout visibility and […] National Parks SnowBrains | June 25, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Back to Corbet’s: The Untold Story of Jackson Hole’s Historical Double Backflip In this video, Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to the steep, narrow chute that defined their careers when they executed double backflips at the 2020 Kings & Queens of Corbet’s competition at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming. Related: World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Kings & Queens of Corbet’s “Parkin Costain and Jake Hopfinger return to the legendary Corbet’s […] SnowBrains | June 24, 2025 0 Comments
Las Leñas, Argentina, Confirms June 28 Opening for 2025 Ski Season Las Leñas ski resort in Argentina has officially announced it is opening for winter 2025 on June 28, in line with traditional late‑June openings. Related: South America’s Ski Season is Here With 2 Resorts Open and 7 Kicking Off Soon “Dear all, we inform you that the scheduled opening date for the ski season is Saturday, June 28th. Based on recent […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 24, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Summer Snow Blankets Ski Resorts Across Western North America A rare weather event swept across North America’s western high-elevation ski resorts on June 21, as the first day of summer brought a fresh blanket of snow to mountains from Oregon to Alberta. While many regions prepared for summer heat, a cold front delivered winter conditions to several iconic destinations, surprising locals and visitors alike. Related: [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 23, 2025 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Shuts Down Trails After Several Cougar Encounters Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, will keep large sections of its mountain closed Monday after a string of cougar encounters over the weekend, the latest in a series of incidents. The most recent sighting happened Sunday morning on the Blackcomb side of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. A young family, out for a hike, described a tense moment when a woman […] Biking SnowBrains | June 23, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Mt. Hood Jake’s Japow 2025 Director’s Cut Powder Edit Japan continually lives up to its lofty “powder paradise” reputation, with super fun trees and unreal snow quality. But a pow safari to Japan is so much more than that. A welcoming culture, delicious food, relaxing onsens, beautiful natural landscapes, and superb wildlife are just a few of the attractions. As well as the good times to be had […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Storm Warning and 24″ of Snow Closes 6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park, MT Glacier National Park, Montana, has closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend as a potent weather system threatens to bring heavy rainfall and significant snow to the region on the first day of summer. The closure will affect the stretch between Avalanche and Rising Sun, a move prompted by forecasts of hazardous road conditions and heightened safety concerns. […] Weather SnowBrains | June 22, 2025 0 Comments