Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of April 7-16, 2024 Even though it’s spring, the snow isn’t stopping. 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 falling so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond. This late in […] Weather Brent Thomas | April 7, 2024 0 Comments
The 9 Best Resorts for Lift-Accessed Backcountry Riding in the U.S. These days more and more skiers and snowboarders are ditching the crowds and lift lines and taking their riding outside the traditional ski resort and into the backcountry. The allure of untracked powder and adventure is hard to resist for the most venturesome enthusiasts. One of the most convenient ways to access this wild playground is by using a ski […] Brains Brent Thomas | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
The Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Will Not Open this Year for Summer Training Summer camps on the Horstman Glacier, at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, have long been a staple for anyone who wants to ski and ride in the summer. Located high on Blackcomb Peak, the glacier is typically open from early June to mid-July for freestyle and race camps. It is one of only a few places in North America where you […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 2, 2024 0 Comments
Former Ski Instructor Digs Out Fellow Skier After Inbounds Avalanche at Sugarloaf, ME On Sunday, March 24, the ski conditions at Sugarloaf, Maine were superb. 24 inches of light powder had fallen overnight, and the skies had turned clear. It was a day any skier would dream about. However, on his second run of the day, local skier Nathan Sanborn would have a moment of terror. Inbounds avalanches are uncommon, especially on the […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | April 1, 2024 0 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of March 31 – April 9, 2024 Even though it’s spring, the snow isn’t stopping. 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 falling so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond. Related: SnowBrains […] Weather Brent Thomas | March 31, 2024 0 Comments
Schweitzer Mountain, ID, Trip Report: Some Winter for Family Spring Break Trip Report for March 24 – 27, 2024 For families, spring break can be a special time. Many may venture to Disneyland or another warm location with beaches and pools, but I prefer a different kind of venue. Spring break is a perfect time for a ski trip. The snowpack is usually deep, and while any weather experience could occur […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | March 30, 2024 0 Comments
The Most Unforgettable Ski Trail Names Everybody has their favorite ski run. The one that given the right conditions delivers incredible satisfaction. But what about the trail that stands out just on the name alone? We asked our followers “What’s the weirdest ski trail name you’ve come across?” Below is just a sample of some of their answers. We tried to categorize them as best we […] Laughs Brent Thomas | March 25, 2024 16 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of March 24 – April 2, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. It is a very active week with widespread snowfall in many areas. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Very Active Week Set to Hammer CA with Several Feet of Snow Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is falling so you can live […] Weather Brent Thomas | March 24, 2024 0 Comments
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