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Skier, Dog Lover, Winter Camping, U.S. Army Veteran, Staff Writer at SnowBrains

[PHOTOS] $39 Million Ski-in Ski-Out Mansion at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, For Sale

There’s upgrading your ski experience—and then there’s elevating it to an entirely new level. For those with the resources to do so, a unique opportunity to move from renting to owning a luxury ski-in/ski-out property is now available. The 7,000-square-foot home is adjacent to an arm of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Lower Teewinot Run. It is located at the […]
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From Coast to Slope: The Indy License Plate Club Gains National Momentum as People Cash in on Their Free Indy Passes

On June 17, Indy Pass introduced the “Indy License Plate Club,” which gives skiers and snowboarders a chance to score a free Indy+ Pass. The promotion is built on the premise that a person personalizes their license plate with an “Indy Pass” message, and they would receive a free Indy+ Pass for each season the plate is active. “All devotees […]
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Cranmore Mountain Resort in New Hampshire to Offer Limited Number of $59 Lift Tickets Next Season

Update 07/24/25 11:30 a.m. PST – Cranmore Mountain Resort has reached out to SnowBrains to let us know these tickets have all sold out. Cranmore Mountain Resort is nestled in the vibrant village of North Conway, in the heart of New Hampshire’s scenic Mt. Washington Valley and only 2 and a half hours from the Boston area. Cranmore offers a […]
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Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, Ski Patrollers Have Ratified Their First-Ever Union Contract

The Solitude Ski Patrol Union (SSPU) ratified its union contract after the whole process began in February of 2024. The collective bargaining agreement brings wage increases, benefits, and improved working conditions to the members of the SSPU. The contract includes a base wage increase of 10%, with a starting wage of $24 per hour. Additionally, a $100 monthly stipend is […]
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4 Backcountry Skiers Buried Following Avalanche Near Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

As the Northern Hemisphere basks in summer warmth, winter currently blankets the Southern Hemisphere, luring skiers and snowboarders to the slopes of Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. Much like the Rocky Mountains of North America—where shifting snowpack and rugged terrain pose avalanche risks—the Southern Hemisphere’s mountain ranges harbor similar dangers. A recent avalanche incident in New Zealand’s Tongariro region […]
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Lost Plane Wreckage Located in Snowy Mountains, Australia, With No Sign of Missing Pilot

Last Updated: Thursday, 17 July 2025 10:32 P.M. EST According to the NSW Police Force, a missing plane reported on Tuesday, which was travelling from Victoria to the NSW South Coast of Australia, has been located. The plane was piloted by David Stephens and reported missing at approximately 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Emergency services were notified of a […]
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Noah Elliott, U.S. Paralympic Snowboarder, Wins First ESPY for “Best Athlete With a Disability”

Noah Elliott, a U.S. Paralympic snowboarder, won the ESPY for “Best Athlete With a  Disability” on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California. The award show, hosted by ESPN, honors the best athletes and moments in sports and is Elliott’s first ESPY win. It was also his first time being nominated. Elliott, who had his left leg amputated after a battle with […]
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Extreme Sportsman Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident in Italy’s Porto Sant’Elpidio

Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, 56, died in a paragliding accident on Thursday in the Italian village of Porto Sant’Elpidio on the Adriatic coast. According to Sky Austria, Baumgartner reportedly lost control of a motor paraglider due to a sudden onset of illness and crashed into a hotel pool. Baumgartner’s paraglider crashed into a wooden structure next to a swimming […]
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Dixie National Forest, UT, Reviews Brian Head Ski Area Plan to Triple in Size

This past season, Brian Head Resort located in southern Utah experienced its longest season in 60 years, with a record-setting 178 skiable days. In 2023, Brian Head released its Master Development Plan, which included 850 new acres of skiable terrain and 1,800 acres for a 2,000-acre ski-in, ski-out community, potentially making it the seventh-largest ski resort in the state. This year, Brian […]
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Tsunami Warning in Alaska Downgraded After a 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Region

Residents living in coastal communities in southern Alaska were ordered to move to higher ground due to a tsunami threat after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Wednesday at 12:37 p.m. locl time. Officials quickly downgraded and then canceled the tsunami warning for the region. There were no reports of significant damage. “We have seen other earthquakes in the area […]
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[PHOTOS] Avalanche Pass Trail in the Adirondacks, NY, Closed Due to Mud and Rockslides

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has closed a section of the Avalanche Pass Trail in Keene, Essex County, New York, after heavy rain triggered multiple mud and rockslides. The closure affects the stretch between the Lake Arnold Trail intersection and the southern end of Avalanche Lake. Hikers should avoid the area until further notice while DEC […]
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[PHOTOS] Ski Patrol Successfully Triggers Size 2 Slab Avalanche at Ōhau Snow Fields, New Zealand

The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) is New Zealand’s official backcountry avalanche forecasting network. NZAA provides public avalanche advisories for 13 regions across the country. These forecasts, explicitly written for recreational users of the backcountry, make up one component of traveling safely in ‘avalanche terrain’, along with carrying the appropriate rescue equipment and getting the proper training. On July 15, […]
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Understanding The Challenges Women Face in Split Boarding

Split boarding has gained popularity over the last decade, with an increasing number of people venturing out to explore the backcountry. However, the numbers comparing men and women who participate in split boarding have not grown equally within the sport.  Men grossly outnumber women in the backcountry and in split boarding, which prompts the question: why?  Are there obstacles, challenges, […]
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Planning Your Ski Trip: The Pros and Cons of Each Winter Holiday

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There are several holidays throughout the ski season that many skiers and snowboarders eagerly anticipate. Some of those holidays are marked on the calendar as must-attend dates, while others are circled as days to avoid during the season. The weather varies depending on which part of the country someone lives in, but generally speaking, Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of […]
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This Past Winter Was One of the Busiest Ever for Teton County Search & Rescue, WY, With 64 Rescues

There have been more avalanche fatalities this year than in the previous year, according to statistics compiled by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) and the National Avalanche Center. So far this season, there have been 23 fatalities in the U.S. due to avalanches compared to 16 during the 2023-24 season. One area of the country that saw a large number of avalanche […]
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2025 ESPY Awards Nominates Lindsey Vonn for “Best Comeback” Prize

Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team athlete Lindsey Vonn was nominated for an Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly (ESPY) award in the category of “Best Comeback,”  announced on June 26, 2025. The ESPY Awards are an annual sports award show that highlights the best athletes, teams, and change-makers in sports, ranging from basketball, football, and soccer to Olympic sports such as […]
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