Palisades Tahoe, CA, Closing Weekend Operations Update Courtesy of the Palisades Tahoe Operations Blog This is the final stretch. We hope that you’ll be able to join us for these last three days of spring skiing! Temperatures have been on the cooler side for late May, which helps to preserve our snowpack, and we’ll likely have temperatures in the 60s through Monday. Here’s what to expect for […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Arizona Snowbowl, AZ, Will Offer June Skiing & Riding for First Time in Resort History For the first time in the resort’s history, Arizona Snowbowl in northern Arizona will offer skiing and riding into June. The resort near Flagstaff, Arizona, announced that it is extending its ski season yet again and will be open on Saturday, June 1. The resort had previously extended the season to May 19, then to Memorial Day, May 27, and now […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Adds La Parva, ARG, To Power Pass Along with Golf and More New Year-Round Perks Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) announced the creation of the largest lift-served resort in the southern hemisphere with the integration of La Parva and Valle Nevado ski resorts. This effectively gives Power Pass season passholders access to 12 months of skiing. MCP’s Power Kids pass is the only ski pass in North America to offer free skiing and mountain biking for kids […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2024 0 Comments
Liberty Mountain, PA, Brings Back “Music on the Mountain” Liberty Mountain Resort, located near historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is thrilled to announce the return of “Music On The Mountain.” The free live music series, located at the base area of Liberty Mountain, will feature performances from talented local artists. Guests can bring their lawn chairs, relax on the lawn, soak in the music, and unwind in the beautiful outdoor setting. […] SnowBrains | May 23, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Ski Industry Reports Data from 2023-24 Season: 5th Best Overall Despite Weather Challenges LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) released preliminary skier visit numbers for the 2023-24 season, reporting a total of 60.4 million. This season ranks as the fifth best on record. NSAA has been tracking skier visits since the 1978-79 season; you can find historical visitation numbers here. “Some ski area operators described the season as a roller […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2024 0 Comments
Loam Pass Adds 12 Destinations in Time for Summer Loam Pass, the ultimate season pass for mountain biking enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce the addition of 12 new world-class destinations to its lineup, bringing a total of over 40 premier mountain biking locations. “We are super stoked to be partnering with some of the best destinations in the country! Our mission is to make the best biking accessible on […] Biking SnowBrains | May 23, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Kayaking Down an Extreme Arctic Waterfall Elite Kayaker Aniol Serrasolses ventures into the remote icy wilderness of the Arctic to attempt his dream of being the person to kayak over the largest ice waterfall. He and his team voyage across the Arctic Circle to the Svalbard archipelago in Norway to search for the elusive and temporary waterfalls. Once there, they must climb the treacherous glacial cliffs […] Raft SnowBrains | May 22, 2024 0 Comments
Trail Ridge Road, CO, Will Not Open in Time for Memorial Day Weekend Rocky Mountain National Park announced today, May 22, that Trail Ridge Road, Colorado, will not be opening for Memorial Day Weekend as previously planned. The highest continuous paved road in the United States typically opens on Memorial Day Weekend, but this year, the forecasted and ongoing winter weather conditions prevent a timely opening. Park snowplow operators have been plowing Trail […] SnowBrains | May 22, 2024 0 Comments
TechnoAlpin Subsidiary Xelom Launches Fully Electric Snowcat Italian snowmaking equipment manufacturer TechnoAlpin has officially launched a fully electric snowcat through its subsidiary xelom at its headquarters in Bolzano/Bozen, South Tyrol in Italy, on Wednesday, May 22. The first electric snowcat was delivered to the Dutch indoor ski center Snow World Zoetermeer earlier this year, in April 2024. With a charging time of just two hours, the electric […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 22, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO, Will End Fantastic ’23/’24 Season on Memorial Day Winter Park, Colorado, will ring out the 23/24 season this Memorial Day Weekend. After 206 days of skiing, Memorial Day, May 27, will be the last day for skiing and riding at Winter Park. With 406 inches of snowfall this season, Winter Park had the best season in recent history, beating last year’s 403 inches by three inches thanks to […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 22, 2024 0 Comments
2 Mongolian Climbers Missing For 5 Days Confirmed Dead on Mt. Everest In a tragic turn of events, two Mongolian climbers, Usukhjargal Tsedendamba and Purevsuren Lkhagvajav, have been confirmed dead on Mt. Everest after reaching the summit on May 13. The climbers were reported missing on May 12 after setting out for the summit without personal guides and were later confirmed deceased on Friday. Pemba Sherpa, Director at 8K Expeditions, revealed that […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
Your Favorite Colorado Resorts Announce New & Exciting Summer Experiences A summer of exhilarating adventure, mountaintop splendor, and can’t-miss events and experiences await at Beaver Creek Resort, Breckenridge, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Keystone Resort and Vail Mountain. From the return of the Alpine Slide at Breck and Snow Tubing at Keystone to a new concert series at Vail and Beaver Creek and a new restaurant, Highline Crust & Crafts at […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
Araphaoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Will Stay Open Until At Least June 9 With continued great conditions, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, has announced the resort will stay open until at least June 9. Operational details: Open 7 days a week through Sunday, June 2 Closed Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6 Reopening June 7, 8, and 9 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) If conditions look good, another weekend wil be added Memorial […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
35-Year-Old Man Survives Attack by 2 Grizzly Bears in Grand Teton National Park, WY A man was attacked by two grizzly bears on Sunday, May 19, near the Signal Mountain area of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. It is the first verified bear attack of the season. The victim was identified as a 35-year-old man from Massachusetts. He was flown via helicopter to St. John’s Hospital in Jackson, Wyoming, and is in a […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
Snowboarder Identified Through Social Media Account as Alleged Hit & Run Perpetrator in Aspen, CO A snowboarder who fled the scene of a collision on Aspen Mountain, Colorado, on February 24, has been identified using his own social media footage and matching it to video surveillance from Silver Queen Gondola. Anne Cassidy was hit from behind on Aspen Mountain by an unknown snowboarder on February 24, who fled the scene. Cassidy and her friend, Katy […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2024 1 Comment
Arizona Snowbowl, AZ, Extends Season Into Memorial Day Arizona Snowbowl in the north of Arizona has announced that the resort is extending its ski season yet again. The resort had previously extended the season to May 19 but has now announced it will be operating all the way to Memorial Day, May 27. The resort has received 281 inches of snowfall this season, which does not quite match […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2024 0 Comments
Fun-Filled Closing Weekend at Palisades Tahoe, CA Olympic Valley, Calif. [May 20, 2024]— After a memorable winter and spring season, Palisades Tahoe is approaching the final days of the longest ski season in Lake Tahoe, closing out on Memorial Day, May 27. The slopes will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for skiing and riding, weather and conditions permitting. Once the slopes close, the resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 20, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update Until Memorial Day Upate from May 17 Palisades Tahoe, California, is the only ski resort still open in the Lake Tahoe area and there are still 10 days of skiing and boarding before the resort closes its lifts. Conditions are looking pretty good for the final stretch, but since it has been (and will continue to be) quite warm, there have been some […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 19, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: Shasta Lake, CA, Fills Up Again After consecutive wet winters in Northern California, Shasta Lake filled up for the second year in time for summer 2024. The state’s largest reservoir, important for irrigation, municipal water supplies, flood control, and more, similarly approached 100 percent capacity in spring 2023. The healthy cache of water in back-to-back years was a welcome turnaround from drought conditions and low lake […] SnowBrains | May 17, 2024 0 Comments
Falling Tree Kills Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, Employee In a devastating incident at Eldora Mountain Resort, Colorado, a 52-year-old male employee lost his life while assisting with trail maintenance on the morning of May 16. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a medical emergency shortly after 10:00 a.m., with CPR in progress on the male patient. Related: Ski Patrol at Eldora Mountain Resort, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 17, 2024 0 Comments