Mount Bachelor, OR, Starts Season 2 Weeks Earlier Than Planned Mount Bachelor, Oregon, has announced that it will be starting the season two weeks earlier than initially planned. Thanks to recent snowfalls and efforts by the snowmaking team and mountain operations, the 2024-25 season at Mount Bachelor will kick off on Friday, November 15. It marks the earliest Mount Bachelor has opened in 26 years. Related: All the Latest Updates […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Record-Breaking Snowfall Buries Las Vegas, NM Las Vegas, New Mexico, was gripped by an unprecedented early winter storm last week as residents woke up to snow covered streets and rooftops. The storm, which began on Monday, dumped over 30 inches of snow in some areas, shattering previous records and bringing the city to a standstill. Related: [PHOTOS] Desert in Saudi Arabia Sees Snow for 1st Time […] SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chasing the Dream: Owen Leeper Jumps 128-Foot Cliff in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry 2023-24 was a slow start in Jackson Hole; the snow took its time to show up, and December and January were both very dry, but when it finally turned on in February, the skiing got really good. These are some of my favorite lines skiing in the backcountry of Jackson Hole. One of my goals for the season was to […] Cliff Jumping SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Scariest Lifts in the World We’ve all had a scary experience on a chairlift, tram, or gondola. Some lifts are scarier than others and that should be recognized. Whitelines.com put together a list of the 5 scariest lifts in the world along with some details as to why each lift is great at raising the hairs on the back of your neck. We personally get freaked out every time we ride Red Dog at Squaw Valley… […] SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 19 Comments
Current Westwide Snowpack is 2,500% Normal in Some Regions, 30% in Others Itโs still very early in the season, but this image of the current snowpack across the western states makes for good reading. As winter approaches, the latest snow water equivalent data from November 10 reveals a varied snowpack across the Western United States, with some states experiencing exceptional early-season conditions while others lag behind. Related: These Are the 23 Ski […] SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Impressions from Opening Day at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, NV Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, kicked off its 60th season on Friday, November 8, making it the first Tahoe ski resort to ring in the 2024-25 season. For opening weekend, the Lakeview Express and the Magic Conveyor offered access to trails on the Main Lodge side of the mountain, including Kit Carson Traverse, Kit Carson Bowl, Ponderosa, and Show-Off. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 11, 2024 0 Comments
New Owners Plan Big Tupper Ski Area, NY, Comeback After $650,000 Auction Win Two New Jersey entrepreneurs have purchased the Big Tupper Ski Area in New York for $650,000 at a Franklin County auction, with plans to revive the defunct resort and preserve public access. Related: Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports that Josh Parnes and Martin Schapira, longtime friends from Jackson, New Jersey, outbid […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Desert in Saudi Arabia Sees Snow for 1st Time in Recorded History On Monday, November 4, the Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia experienced its first recorded snow, transforming the desert landscape into a winter wonderland. This unprecedented meteorological event follows a week of intense precipitation and hailstorms across the Kingdom. Related: 85-Year Weather Record Broken as Snow Hits South Africa The United Arab Emirates National Centre of Meteorology attributes this unique weather […] SnowBrains | November 8, 2024 0 Comments