Marhar Snowboards Closes Shop After 15 Years, Announces Asset Auction Marhar Snowboards, a beloved West Michigan snowboard manufacturer, is shutting down operations after 15 years. The Fruitport-based company announced its closure on September 16, and will sell all assets in an online auction scheduled for October 7-8. Established in 2009, Marhar Snowboards earned a reputation for crafting high-quality, custom snowboards. Owner Nathan Morse expressed his heartfelt gratitude to supporters in […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments
Lost Valley Ski Area, ME, Unveils First New Chairlift in Over 50 Years Lost Valley Ski Area in Maine is set to debut its first new chairlift since 1971. According to News Center Maine, crews have been busy installing the ski area’s third chairlift on the left side of the hill, with a loading zone near the ski school area, throughout the off-season. Although new to Lost Valley, the chairlift is actually almost […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Is Pipeline Couloir at Snowbird Utah’s Most Dangerous Run? Only 100 People a Year Ski This Line Peak Rankings discusses the Pipeline Couloir at Snowbird, Utah, considered one of Utah’s most dangerous ski runs. Known for its steepness and challenging access, the narrators share their experience attempting to ski this exclusive trail, detailing their preparations, the difficult hike to reach the entrance, and the perilous rock scramble they faced before finally descending the run. Despite the risks […] SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments
2 Non-Glacial Resorts in the Northern Hemisphere Are Now Open for the Season We’re officially into fall, and we’ve had dustings of snow at ski resorts across North America, whetting our appetite for winter. The days are getting shorter and colder, and the countdown to opening day is now on. Related: Which European Ski Resorts are Opening in October? In Finland, they haven’t had to wait as long. Levi, the nation’s largest ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] You Won’t Believe this Ski Edit was Filmed Mostly in Arizona Ed Dujardin is a middle school Social Studies teacher living in Flagstaff, Arizona. Winters down there are feast or famine. Last season, Flagstaff received very little snow until February. But between February and the end of April, Northern Arizona received around 220 inches, including some late season dumps that extended Arizona Snowbowl’s season into June. Most of this edit is […] SnowBrains | October 2, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains is Hiring Winter 2024-25 Interns SnowBrains is the leading snowsports media outlet, and we’re on a mission to become the New York Times of the snowsports industry. To achieve this dream, we’re seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our team and take us to new heights. A Unique Opportunity for Snowsports Enthusiasts If you’re a positive, original, and intelligent individual who loves skiing, snowboarding, […] SnowBrains | October 1, 2024 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Shares Update on New Sublette Chairlift The new high-speed Sublette quad lift will replace the original Sublette lift this coming winter, which had been in service since 1987. Earlier this year, JHMR removed the old lift and auctioned off all 83 chairs from the original setup. As part of the auction, JHMR generously donated 20 percent of the profits to Teton Adaptive, a local organization dedicated […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Forest Service Authorizes E-Bike Use on 113 Miles of Tahoe Trails | 45 Days for Public to Object Decision Subject to 45-Day Administrative Review Process. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Sep. 27, 2024 – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Decision Notice (DN) for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project, which examined e-bike use and trail system access and connectivity on National Forest lands in the […] Cycle SnowBrains | September 30, 2024 0 Comments
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