Brent Thomas, Author at SnowBrains

Unseasonably Cold April Weather Hits PNW; Massive Mountain Snowfall

It was late March in Oregon, and I had already mowed my lawn three times this spring. I was checking the extended ski forecast (as I do multiple times a day) and noticed a lot of forecasted snow with cold temperatures in it. “Pow day on Tuesday!” I texted my ski buddies. It’s not uncommon for the mountains in Oregon […]

Brent Thomas | April 18, 2022

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Everything That Goes Into Producing an Avalanche Forecast

Avalanches pose one of the biggest risks for people recreating in the backcountry as well as being a risk that ski resorts do their best to mitigate. Data from the Northwest Avalanche Center shows that over the last five years, the number of fatalities in the United States caused by avalanches has averaged 22.8 per year, so knowing the risk […]

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Brent Thomas | April 14, 2022

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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mt. Hood Meadows, OR

One of the most iconic peaks in the Cascade Mountain Range is Mt. Hood, which stands at 11,249 feet and is the tallest peak in Oregon. Nestled around this stratovolcano are four ski areas, including my personal favorite, Mt. Hood Meadows. Mt. Hood Meadows is known for having the most varied and exciting terrain in the Pacific Northwest. It […]

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Brent Thomas | April 13, 2022

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Will Inflation Kill Your Next Ski Vacation?

It is no secret that inflation is running hot right now. The last inflation reading was the highest it’s been in 40 years and is expected to go higher before it goes lower. This begs the question: How will this affect your next ski vacation? Just like the pandemic brought a rush of people into outdoor sports, it is also […]

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Brent Thomas | April 12, 2022

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