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Skier, mountain biker, fitness enthusiast, and native Oregonian. Father to three and husband to one.

RED Mountain Resort, BC, Set to Launch New Lift-Accessed Bike Park with Powerful Tribute Series

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The countdown is officially on: RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, is gearing up to open its brand-new lift-accessed bike park on June 21, 2025. To celebrate the milestone, the resort has launched Episode One of a stunning two-part video mini-series along with the debut of its new RED Mountain Bike Park website—complete with a trail map, pricing, FAQ, […]
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2026 is Your Last Chance to Ski or Snowboard in Japan Before Big Changes Come for Tourists

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For years, Japan has been a bucket-list destination for skiers and snowboarders around the world, offering legendary powder, stunning alpine vistas, and a unique blend of culture and hospitality. But if Japan’s slopes have been on your radar, 2026 may be your best chance to enjoy them under the current conditions. Starting in mid-2025, a series of sweeping tourism reforms […]
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Steamboat, CO, Father and His 4 Kids Ski Over 10 Million Combined Vertical Feet this Season

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Earlier this year, SnowBrains covered the remarkable story of four young siblings who set a goal to all ski over a million vertical feet this season. Jeff Gebauer is the father of Liam, 13, Roman, 12, Fiona, 10, and Eric, 8, who all passed the million-foot milestone for the season on February 15. Reaching the million-foot milestone was something the […]
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North America’s 11 Most Influential Ski Resorts That Have Shaped the Industry Today

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Although North America was not the birthplace of skiing, many of its resorts have had significant influence on the sport. From the rugged peaks of the Rockies to the powder-filled bowls of British Columbia and the icy slopes of the East Coast, North America’s ski resorts have done far more than offer a place to carve turns—they’ve helped shape the entire […]
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POWDR Corp. Announces It Will Not Sell Mt. Bachelor, OR, After All

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After nearly eight months of speculation and anticipation, POWDR Corp. announced on Friday, April 4, that it will no longer pursue the sale of Mt. Bachelor. The company, which has owned the Central Oregon resort since 2001, stated that it had evaluated all factors involved and ultimately decided to retain ownership “indefinitely.” “There are numerous factors involved in evaluating a […]
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Why the ‘ONE Wasatch’ Concept of Interconnected Resorts in Utah Hasn’t Come to Fruition

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For years, the concept of ‘ONE Wasatch’ has fascinated skiers and snowboarders who dream of an interconnected ski experience in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. The proposal aims to link six major ski resorts—Alta, Snowbird, Brighton, Solitude, Park City Mountain, and Deer Valley—via a series of lifts and runs, creating one of the largest ski networks in North America. It would include […]
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