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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Trail Running: 10 Days. 3 Iconic Trail Running Events. 1 Legendary Mountain.

Trail runner on a ridge at Palisades Tahoe during Broken Arrow Skyrace. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe

Palisades Tahoe, California, is thrilled to host three of the world’s most iconic trail running events in Olympic Valley this June. From June 19–29, the resort will become the epicenter of trail running as the Broken Arrow Skyrace presented by Salomon, the all-new TrailCon presented by On, and the legendary Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run presented by HOKA unite for […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 10, 2025
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[PHOTOS] Rare Snowfall Blankets Large Parts of South Africa as Cold Front Disrupts Daily Life

Parts of South Africa, Namibia, and Lesotho have seen serious snowfall as sweeping cold swept across the area. The cold front brought rare snowfall to parts of South Africa on Monday, coating rooftops, clogging roads, and prompting emergency responses across several provinces unaccustomed to such wintry conditions. It has been called the largest snow event in Lesotho’s recent history by […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 10, 2025
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Summer Starts Where Ski Season Ends: Arapahoe Basin, CO, Shifts Gears With New Trails, Passes, and Mountain Adventure

In Colorado’s high alpine country, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado—known simply as “A-Basin” to locals and die-hard skiers—is wasting no time pivoting from winter to summer. The resort, famous for having one of the longest ski seasons in North America, officially wraps up skiing on June 15. But just days later, on June 27, the lifts will spin once again—this […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 9, 2025
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Nutt Hill Winter Park, WI, Set for Winter 2025-26 Comeback After Closing in 2014

A decade after closing its gates, Nutt Hill Winter Park, Wisconsin, will officially begin its transformation back into Sheboygan County’s premier winter recreation destination. Community members, city officials, and project partners will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony at noon on June 19, marking the start of nearly $2.3 million in upgrades set to welcome skiers, snowboarders, and tubers for the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 9, 2025
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Swedish Slalom Specialist Breaks Leg During Summer Training

Swedish alpine skier Axel Lindqvist, a rising talent on the World Cup circuit, has suffered a severe setback after breaking his lower leg during training. The 23-year-old from Sundsvall, Sweden, announced the injury on June 1 via Instagram, posting from his hospital bed in Grenoble, France. “Managed to completely snap my lower leg during training a few days ago (0/10, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 8, 2025
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

DEEP snow at Valle Nevado.

It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most over the next week and beyond, hopefully setting them up for a successful winter.  Related: Winter Is Just […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 8, 2025
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SnowBrains Father’s Day Gift Guide: 11 Incredible Ideas for the Skiing Dad That Has Everything

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Affiliate partnerships do NOT influence our editorial content. Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 15. If you need help with what to buy the skiing Dad in your life, below is a list of gift […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 8, 2025
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Bike Park At Soldier Mountain, ID, Opens for Summer with Expanded Events and Family-Friendly Offerings

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Soldier Mountain, Idaho, will open its mountain bike park for the 2025 summer season this weekend, welcoming riders June 7–8 with a mix of scenic trails, competitive events, and outdoor recreation options that reflect the resort’s commitment to accessible mountain adventure. The resort will operate every other weekend through September—eight weekends in total—and will also host a National Interscholastic Cycling […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 6, 2025
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Colorado Ski Areas Saw 13.8 Million Skier Visits Last Season, 3rd Highest Ever

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Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) yesterday announced projected skier visits of 13.8 million in Colorado for the 2024-25 season. The announcement was made at CSCUSA’s 62nd Annual Meeting today at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO. This season’s preliminary total means this season ranks third highest for skier visits and highlights the ongoing enthusiasm for skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. CSCUSA, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 6, 2025
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Vail Resorts Q3 2025 Results: Higher Pass Pricing Leads to Increased Lift Revenue Despite Dip in Skier Visits

Vail Resorts posted its fiscal third-quarter 2025 financials yesterday, reporting a solid financial performance despite a dip in skier visits across its North American resorts. The company’s mix of mountain businesses and careful spending helped offset the drop in visitors, as the ski industry adjusts to new trends in travel and recreation. The results come just a week after a […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 6, 2025
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The 11 Best American-Made Ski Companies

New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through the ski industry, driving up the cost of imported gear and disrupting long-established supply chains. As European and Asian-made skis become more expensive, buying from American ski companies is no longer just about patriotism—it’s a smart response to a shifting trade landscape. For skiers and retailers alike, supporting U.S. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 5, 2025
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Body of Skier Killed in 3,000-Foot Fall on Denali, AK, Has Been Recovered

Photo of the area on the Mt. McKinley West Buttress Route where the fall took place on June 2, 2025. | Image: NPS

[UPDATED: 01:50 a.m. PST, June 5, 2025] The body of a deceased ski mountaineer was recovered on the morning of Wednesday, June 4. Alex Chiu, aged 41 of Seattle, Washington, died as a result of a 3,000-foot fall from the Denali (Mount McKinley) West Buttress climbing route onto the Peters Glacier. After recovery, rangers returned to Denali National Park and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 5, 2025
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No Lifts, Just Legs: British Pair to Walk 801 Miles From London to The French Alps in Ski Boots

On Friday, June 13, at noon, Reuben Gray—known from Britain’s Got Talent—and Matt Brinkley, a British Army reservist and Exeter University alumnus, will commence a unique endurance challenge: an 801-mile walk from Oxford Circus, London, to Val Thorens in the French Alps. Distinctively, both participants will undertake the entire journey wearing full ski attire, including ski boots—footwear in which most […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 4, 2025
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NASA: Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village

This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory and was written by Lindsey Doermann. On the afternoon of May 28, 2025, an avalanche of rock and ice from the Birch Glacier (Birchgletscher) in southwestern Switzerland roared into the valley below. Debris buried most of the village of Blatten and dammed the Lonza, causing the river to flood. The event occurred […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 4, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Set to Launch Summer With Bridger Gondola and Bike Park Opening June 7

mountain biker on ramp at Jackson Hole

Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to kick off another legendary summer season, rolling out a stacked lineup of activities starting June 7. The Bridger Gondola will begin spinning for scenic rides, and the Jackson Hole Bike Park—widely regarded as the Tetons’ premier mountain biking playground—will open its trails for riders of all abilities. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 4, 2025
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5 Lost Texan Children Saved From 12,352′ Colorado Mountain Following Challenging 25-Hour Rescue Mission

The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Division’s volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) team, with the assistance of state and local partners, successfully rescued six hikers—including five juveniles—from Greenhorn Mountain, Colorado, on Sunday, June 1, following a challenging 25-hour search in steep and heavily wooded terrain. All hikers were found safe and, though exhausted, were uninjured. One SAR team member […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 3, 2025
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12,183′ Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, is Open for the Summer

Trail Ridge Road, CO. | Photo: RMNP NPS

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, opened for the season on May 30. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures, visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because weather conditions may change rapidly at higher elevations, park visitors should be prepared […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 3, 2025
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Why Palisades Tahoe, CA, Is the Ultimate Summer Playground for Families and Adventurers

Summer is officially on at Palisades Tahoe, California, and the mountain is rolling out a packed lineup of music, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly events—because who says the stoke stops when the snow melts? Aerial Tram: Views, Vibes, and Vertical The legendary Aerial Tram is back in action starting June 20 (weather and conditions permitting), ready to whisk you and your […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 3, 2025
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The Top 5 Resorts for Snowboarders in North America, According to the Pros

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What’s the most important aspect of a ski resort for snowboarders to consider? The first thing to consider would probably be ‘am I allowed to snowboard here?’, as three resorts in the US still don’t welcome snowboarders. Is it the terrain parks? The amount of flat terrain? Or is it as simple as the amount of snow a resort gets? Related: […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 2, 2025
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Avalanche Claims Life of Young Hiker on Ortler Range in Italy

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A mountaineering expedition in the Ortler Range in northern Italy ended in tragedy Friday, May 30, when a 28-year-old mountaineer was swept away by an avalanche while descending the Königsspitze, also known as Gran Zebrù, one of the region’s highest and most challenging peaks. Rescue teams recovered his body early Saturday morning, May 31, after a daylong search in treacherous […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 1, 2025
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