Carv Digital Ski Coach is Offering 40% Off its Device in a Black Friday Special The SnowBrains team has tested the Carv digital ski coach in our never-ending quest to become better skiers. Breya (a racer) skied with it in 2023, and Steven gave it a full review in 2022. We were impressed with the improvements in our skiing we could see after just a few days of usage. We’ve noticed Carv units appearing in […] SnowBrains | November 24, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Open Treeline Cirque on Saturday, November 25 Palisades Tahoe, California, opened for the 23/24 season on Wednesday, November 22, with the First Venture chairlift in the base area. By Saturday, the resort expects to expand its terrain to include Treeline Cirque to mid-station at Alpine. Thank you, snowmakers! “Here’s something to be thankful for – we’re expanding our open terrain! Treeline Cirque opens for the season this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2023 0 Comments
Positive Snow Control for Women’s FIS World Cup Giant Slalom Races at Tremblant, QC The first women’s FIS Alpine World Cup race at Tremblant, Quebec, in 40 years is officially a go. Following today’s “snow control,” the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) has given the green light for the AUDI FIS Ski World Cup Women’s Giant Slalom races at Tremblant December 2 and 3, 2023. Snow control is a course quality test, which […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
2023/24 Season Opening Dates for Ski Idaho Resorts The 2023/24 ski and snowboard season has kicked off in Idaho, or should we say “Wydaho.” Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming, openend on November 17, 2023, albeit with very limited terrain, but was the first ‘Ski Idaho’ destination to open this winter. While the resort lies four miles beyond the Gem State’s border, it is affiliated with Ski Idaho because the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Cheers to 50 Years: Big Sky Resort, MT, is Open for the Season The ropes have dropped and the lifts are spinning: Big Sky Resort, Montana, is officially open for its 50th and longest season in history. Related: New Lone Peak Tram at Big Sky, MT, Set to Open in December After a herculean effort of snowmaking, grooming, and on-mountain preparation, the resort opened with two lifts, six runs, a beginner area, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] All Vail Resorts Colorado Ski Areas Are Now Open | Beaver Creek and Crested Butte Opened Yesterday Winter has arrived in earnest at all of Vail Resorts Colorado ski areas, with Beaver Creek and Crested Butte celebrating Opening Day yesterday. Related: The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S. At Beaver Creek, guests were treated to signature chocolate chip cookies from morning through afternoon, including the annual Cookie Competition. A live DJ, bloody mary bar and new menu […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Opens For The 2023/2024 Season As winter makes its gradual return, Palisades Tahoe officially kicked off the 2023 – 2024 season yesterday. Despite the absence of mega-storms, the resort has been hard at work, consistently creating snow at every available opportunity to ensure an optimal experience for skiers and snowboarders. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Announces Program for Opening Weekend In its third season under the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Tioga Pass, CA, Closed for the Season Tioga Pass, the major route through Yosemite National Park, California, is now closed for the season. Caltrans anounced on social media channels that it had received notice from National Park Services of the seasonal winter closure. The closure of Tioga Pass, also known has Highway 120, came into effect on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Tioga Road closes each year from […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2023 0 Comments