Summer Thrills a Big Draw for Idaho Ski Areas Many Idaho ski areas are underway with summer operations and construction on projects debuting next winter. Summer is an increasingly important season for ski resorts, especially in the Gem State, with 11 of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations maintaining bike trails and nine spinning the chairlifts all summer. Ski Area Management magazine reports summer revenues nationally represent just under 12 percent […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Vacancy Tax Projected to Boost Annual Retail Spending by $27 Million in South Lake Tahoe, CA, According to City Report [South Lake Tahoe, Calif.] June 18, 2024 – The City of South Lake Tahoe’s impartial fiscal analysis estimates that the proposed vacancy tax initiative will increase local retail spending by up to $26.8 million per year, providing a massive boost to local small businesses, including restaurants and retail shops. Related: Tahoe Vacancy Tax Petition Officially Qualifies for November 2024 Ballot […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 18, 2024 5 Comments
Mammoth Lakes, CA, Distant Brewing Co. New ‘SnowBrains Session IPA’ Now Available For Purchase After months of anticipation, the SnowBrains Session IPA, a refreshing collaboration between SnowBrains and Mammoth’s own Distant Brewing, is finally here. This limited-edition brew is now available for purchase, offering a unique flavor profile and delightful beer-sipping experience. Related: Alcohol at Altitude: Does 1 Beer in the Mountains Equal 3 Beers at Sea-Level? The Inspiration Behind the Brew Inspired by SnowBrains […] SnowBrains | June 18, 2024 1 Comment
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Wraps Up Season After 222 Days of Skiing & Boarding After 222 days of operating, Arapahoe Basin has officially closed out Colorado’s ski & ride season. Closing Day festivities were a splash with Lake Reveal, live music, our favorite corn skiing, and great sunny summer weather. Related: Arapahoe Basin Extends Ski Season to Mid-June, Claiming Colorado’s Longest It was another legendary season at The Basin, with the resort claiming Colorado’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Alpine Canada Announces Canadian Ski Team for 24/25 Season Alpine Canada announced the athletes who have been nominated to the Canadian Ski Team for the 2024/25 season in the disciplines of alpine, ski cross and para-alpine last week, Monday, June 3. Consistent with the ‘Made for Canada Strategic Plan’ for ski racing in Canada, all athletes nominated have demonstrated evidence of being on a podium pathway for the 2026 […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 18, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Seriously Injured After Tumbling 2,000 Feet in Skywalker Couloir, CO On Sunday, June 16, at 10:37 a.m., Boulder County Communications was notified of a skier who had sustained serious injuries in the area of the Skywalker Couloir on South Arapahoe Peak, west of Nederland, Colorado. The 47-year-old male began a ski descent of the couloir when he fell, sliding and tumbling approximately 1,000 to 2,000 feet down on the snowfield […] SnowBrains | June 18, 2024 1 Comment
NASA Satellites Find Snow Didn’t Offset Southwest US Groundwater Loss Record snowfall in recent years has not been enough to offset long-term drying conditions and increasing groundwater demands in the U.S. Southwest, according to a new analysis of NASA satellite data. Declining water levels in the Great Salt Lake and Lake Mead have been testaments to a megadrought afflicting western North America since 2000. However, surface water only accounts for […] SnowBrains | June 18, 2024 1 Comment
Kayaker Goes Missing at Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, WY Grand Teton National Park rangers are asking the public for assistance in locating a kayaker missing on Jackson Lake in Wyoming since Saturday, June 15. Rangers are attempting to locate a 43-year-old male from St. Paul, Minnesota, who was last seen kayaking on Jackson Lake with a friend on Saturday. The two individuals departed Colter Bay around midday on June […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2024 0 Comments
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