Mammoth Mountain, CA, to Host ‘Boarding for Breast Cancer’ Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) is excited to finish strong and ride/ski at Mammoth Mountain, California, for the 16th and final stop of the 2024 Love Your Peaks Winter Prevention + Fundraising Series on Sunday, May 5. B4BC’s Love Your Peaks is a fundraising series promoting breast cancer awareness at resorts nationwide, where participants can join the organization at partnering resorts to fundraise, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Avalanche K9 Dogs Take Over Big Sky During Regional Training at The Yellowstone Club, MT More than 10 Ski Mountains Participated with Ski Patrol Dogs The Yellowstone Club, Montana, hosted a regional avalanche rescue dog training led by Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment’s (C-RAD) founding member John Reller at the end of March. Participants included search and rescue personnel and dogs from Bridger, Lost Trail, Sun Valley, Targhee, Tamarack, Teton Pass, Silver Mountain, Jackson Hole, Yellowstone […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
Agencies Announce Decision to Restore Grizzly Bears to North Cascades Grizzly bears had been part of the ecosystem for millennia until nearly hunted to extinction in the area during the 20th century The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have announced a decision to actively restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades of Washington, where the animals once roamed. Related: Reintroduced Colorado Wolves Kill Second Calf in […] SnowBrains | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 30+ North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Weekend Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. Related: Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe We looked for our readers to see where they can still turn […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
Protect Our Winters POWers up the Outdoor State Climate advocacy organization Protect Our Winters (POW) is thrilled to announce the introduction of the Energizing Our Communities Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT). The bill was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on April 18, and publicly announced on Earth Day. Over the last 18 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] One Track Mind Ep. 10 – #1 Line of the Winter This episode marks the pinnacle moment of this series thus far. We’ve made it through the list to my #1 line of 2023. This line is my favorite from last season for a number of reasons. First, it’s a line that rarely fills in making it unique and very desirable. Secondly, it’s sporty, with multiple airs and a tight couloir […] Backcountry SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia DENVER, CO, April 25, 2024 – Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing(MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. “With the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Colorado Mountains Announce 2024 Summer Operating Dates  As the winter season winds down, your favorite Colorado mountain resorts are excited to make plans for summer. While there’s still time to get in your spring turns at Breckenridge this May, the warmer weather and spring sunshine have us daydreaming about summer in the mountains. Related: Deck Season Has Arrived at Vail Mountain & Breckenridge Resort, CO Resort Summer […] SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments