Winter Park, CO, Ski Train Sees 153% Ridership Boom in 2025 The data doesn’t lie: It’s fun to ride the train. The final numbers are in, and the data shows that the first season of expanded Winter Park Express service has been a roaring success. Related: Skip the Ski Traffic and Take Colorado’s Winter Park Express Train The train, operated through a partnership between Winter Park Resort in Colorado and Amtrak, runs […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 17, 2025 0 Comments
Norwegian Summer-Only Ski Resort Folgefonna Delays Opening to June The iconic Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort in Norway will not reopen before June 10, the resort’s new operators announced Thursday, citing delays in the permitting process required to restart lift operations. The update, shared via social media on May 15, comes as the resort works to relaunch under new ownership after declaring bankruptcy in fall 2024. “We are doing everything […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
20-Year-Old Speedrider Dies After 1,000-Meter Fall on North Face of Aiguille du Midi, France A 20-year-old speedrider died Tuesday, May 13, after falling nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) while descending the north face of the Aiguille du Midi, one of the most iconic peaks in the Mont Blanc Massif in France. The accident occurred late Tuesday morning despite calm weather and fresh snow conditions that had attracted several local thrill-seekers to the high alpine […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Biggest Snowfalls on May 15 It’s dumping. Kinda. The last time I compiled this list was in early April, and I was honestly glad that I wouldn’t have to trawl hundreds of ski resorts’ conditions pages every day until at least November. But I take that back and am delighted to report significant accumulations at these open resorts today. May powder days. Who’d have thought? […] SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Costumes and Chaos Mark the 33rd Annual Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe, CA The 33rd annual Cushing Crossing returned to Palisades Tahoe, California, on Saturday, May 10, bringing a riot of color, creativity, and springtime energy to Cushing Pond. Under bluebird skies, competitors-decked out in everything from inflatable unicorns to superhero capes-attempted the legendary pond skim, cheered on by hundreds of spectators and a panel of celebrity judges. Related: Almost A Century of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Arizona Snowbowl Will be Open in June for Longest Season Ever Snowbowl celebrates longest ski season in 87 years, totaling 185 operating days. Arizona Snowbowl, the state’s premier ski and snowboard destination, is celebrating a historic milestone: the longest ski season in the resort’s 87-year history. With a closing date of Sunday, June 1, the 2024–25 season will span 185 days, offering more than six months of skiing and snowboarding. The […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Missing Camper Found Alive After Almost a Month in Snowy Sierra Nevada Wilderness Tiffany Slaton, a 27-year-old from Jeffersonville, Georgia, was found alive Wednesday afternoon after surviving nearly a month alone in the snowy Sierra Nevada wilderness. Her discovery near Lake Edison brought relief to her family and the Fresno County community, concluding an intensive search that spanned nearly 600 square miles, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Related: Could You Survive […] SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] GoPro Announces April’s “Line of the Winter” Winners GoPro announced the winners of the “Line of the Winter” for April, and will be announcing the “Overall Line of the Winter” winners in a few days. April’s Line of the Winter winners were Craig Murray in men’s ski and Manon Loschi in women’s ski, while the snowboard winners were Lucas Merli for the men and Tiphanie Perrotin for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2025 2 Comments
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