Biden Administration Restricts Drilling and Mining in Alaska Wilderness On April 19, the Biden Administration took decisive action to restrict oil and gas drilling as well as mining in Alaska, stirring both praise and criticism. While environmentalists support these measures as vital for habitat conservation, state officials have voiced concerns over potential job losses and increased reliance on foreign resources. President Joe Biden’s efforts serve to curb oil and […] SnowBrains | April 24, 2024 0 Comments
On-Snow Summer Training Camps for Kids & Adults at Woodward Copper, Colorado With summer on the horizon, Woodward Copper, Colorado, is home to the ultimate summer camp experience in the Rockies. The one-of-a-kind on-mountain glacier offers camp goers the opportunity to ski and ride on snow during the heat of summer. Copper offers 10 weeks of on-snow camp experiences for skiers and riders ages 7-17. Returning for its second year, Woodward Copper […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
New Sublette Lift Will Debut Next Year at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY (TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – APRIL 23, 2024) – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the close of another successful winter season, the longest in the Resort’s history. The 2023-24 season wrapped up on April 14 after a total of 143 open days on the mountain and 447 inches of total snowfall that culminated in a series of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Tributary Whitewater, CA, Partners With Local Business for Unique Specialty Trips Tributary Whitewater, California, has added several unique river experiences to its whitewater trip lineup this season. Many of the exclusive excursions can be found on the American River near Sacramento and on the Snake River / Hells Canyon in Eastern Oregon. “We are excited to head into the 2024 whitewater rafting season with a fantastic lineup of specialty river trips. […] SnowBrains | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
State Maintenance Crews Begin Clearing Beartooth Highway, MT, Home of Beartooth Basin Summer Ski Area Montana Department of Transportation snow maintenance crews have begun clearing U.S. Highway 212 (aka The Beartooth Highway) of snow, prepping the roadway for summer travelers. The Beartooth Highway is home to Beartooth Basin Ski Area, America’s one and only ‘Summer-Only’ ski area. At this time there has not been an official estimated date for the highway’s opening however, historically, it […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Releases Its 2023 Impact Report DENVER, CO, April 22, 2024 – Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its second annual Forward Stance Impact Report, outlining its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars – People, Planet, Community, and Responsibility – the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the company’s employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of North American mountain destinations. “Our […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Some of the Best Costumes Seen at Alta Ski Area, UT, Closing Day Alta Ski Area in Utah is renowned not just for its exceptional skiing conditions but also for its vibrant closing day celebrations, which are a highlight of the ski season. Yesterday’s 2024 closing day continued this tradition with a blend of skiing, costumes, and community spirit that is hard to find anywhere else. SnowBrains reader Tim T Scott sent us […] SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
It’s Fishmas! California’s Trout Season Begins Saturday, April 27 The traditional trout season opener on the last Saturday in April remains one of California’s most celebrated and anticipated outdoor traditions. It draws thousands of anglers to trout fishing destinations such as Burney and Dunsmuir in the north, Bridgeport and Bishop in the Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes in the south, and many other mountain communities and picturesque hamlets throughout the […] SnowBrains | April 22, 2024 0 Comments