How To Prevent Ski Injuries With The Canadian Olympic Team’s Method Written by Steve Carver Winter sports enthusiasts face a high risk of injuries, especially in activities like skiing and snowboarding. The thrill of speed, unpredictable weather conditions, and challenging terrains can lead to some serious accidents. There are an average of 2.8 injuries for every 1,000 days skied, with knee-related injuries standing out as the most prevalent. The risks are […] Brains Guest Author | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Addressing Problems Faced by International Seasonal Workers at North American Ski Areas The Co-founders of SEE YOU NEXT SEASON, have called on the North American ski industry to “do better” in terms of attracting and keeping employees. In a hard-hitting podcast, Matt Fuller and Iain Lygo highlight the global options available for young adventurous seasonal workers, and how countries are very willing to host working holidaymakers to fill labour market gaps. “There […] Industry News Guest Author | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Charity Ride Takes in 62 Miles and 10,000 Feet Vertical Climb This is a guest post submitted by Bryan Unger I’m beyond excited to share about a stout physical challenge that I embarked on – a journey that involved 10,000 feet of elevation gain, pedaling through sixty-two miles of diverse terrain. This ride wasn’t just about testing my physical limits; it was about supporting a cause that holds immense significance – […] Biking Guest Author | August 20, 2023 0 Comments
So Tell Me A.I., How Much Snow Will We Get this Winter? Snow determines the success of a ski season. A forecast from the Farmers Almanac promising a snowy PNW winter gets ski enthusiasts, like me, buzzing. It’s what makes us rush to buy our passes and enter the PNW Platinum Powder Pass sweepstakes. A snowy winter in the Pacific Northwest is a dream! But is the Farmers Almanac reliable? Recently, […] Weather Guest Author | August 15, 2023 0 Comments
Desolation Wilderness, CA, Report – Still Lots of Snow in the High Country Report from July 11th, 2023, and written by USFS Wilderness Ranger, Aaron Coy We patrolled the high country last weekend, and there is still a lot of snow! Stony Ridge is melted out, but the trail has patchy snow drifts up to 10 feet high. Rubicon Lake was partially thawed, and all of the Velma’s are thawed with large drifts […] Conditions Report Guest Author | July 14, 2023 0 Comments
Mount Shasta, CA, Report: Excellent Corn Conditions on Avalanche Gulch and The West Face This report is from June 5th, 2023, and was written by Blackbird Mountain Guides The bottom line is that the ski season on Mt Shasta still has some life left, and the climbing conditions are pretty good. This weekend we skied and climbed the West Face and Avalanche Gulch. We found consolidated snow and excellent corn conditions on both routes, […] Conditions Report Guest Author | June 8, 2023 1 Comment
Lassen Peak, CA, Report: Excellent Skinning Conditions After Hail and Thunder at the Trailhead Report from 2nd June 2023, and written by Blackbird Mountain Guides We skied the North Side of Lassen Peak on Friday from the Devastated Area. The trip began with a bang, or rather a series of them. As we arrived at Lassen Volcanic National Park, the skies became dark, and before long continuous lightning and thunder had ushered in a […] Conditions Report Guest Author | June 7, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Fastest Known Time Set by Unsupported Skier on the Sierra High Route, CA FKT Sierra High Route (Skiers) May 25, 2023 17 Hours, 18 minutes – Sheppard’s Pass Trail Head to Wolverton (almost 2.5hrs quicker than previous FKT) 43 miles 13,730 feet climbed Telemark Crossing Unsupported This report was submitted by SnowBrains reader Ryan Soares. My good friend Dave and I arrived at the trailhead the evening before the departure. The plan was […] Guest Author | May 29, 2023 1 Comment
Local Legend Retires from Snowmaking After 45 Years of Employment at Killington Resort, VT Passing the torch. Greg Hiltz (left) and Snowmaking Manager Greg Gleason. | Photo: Killington Resort Not many people can say they’ve covered New York’s Central Park with snow, but Greg Hiltz can. A select few people can say they’ve pulled off making enough snow for a World Cup course in one night, and they’d probably have to thank Hiltz […] Industry News Guest Author | May 23, 2023 0 Comments
Massachusetts Man Arrested for Driving 2 MPH Over Speed Limit Through Small Vermont Town on His Way to Killington Resort, VT Late last night, Billy Beaver of Worcester, Mass., was arrested for driving 27 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone near Killington, VT. He reportedly was on his way to the resort to go skiing for the weekend. We conducted an interview with Billy, who recalled his strange encounter with a local police officer. He told SnowBrains, “I was confused […] Guest Author | April 1, 2023 1 Comment
Alta Ski Area, UT, Report: Beautiful Day With Insane Snow Accumulation Report from Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 and written by Matthew Kidd I’ve skied better snow at Alta Ski Area, UT, but Tuesday was one of the most beautiful in three decades of skiing there—a welcoming bluebird day with fantastic high clouds all day and blowing snow on the mountain peaks. Related: Alta Ski Area, UT, Breaks More Than 40-Year-Old Snowfall […] Conditions Report Guest Author | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
Lookout Pass, ID, Report: New Eagle Peak Doubles the Fun at Lookout Pass Ski Area This report was written by Steve Stuebner On a March visit to Lookout Pass Ski Area, 10-14 inches of fresh *pow* greeted us on a Saturday morning. And my, it was amazing to see how the North Idaho powder hounds turned out in force to shred the fresh snow! Related: Lookout Pass, ID/MT, Doubling Terrain This Season as Part of […] Conditions Report Guest Author | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA Closed for the Day Due to Extreme Weather Today | Here Is Their Plan For Tomorrow: By Palisades Tahoe March 10, 2023 4pm PT Editors Note: President Approves Emergency Declaration for California – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning March 9, 2023, and continuing. This […] Conditions Report Guest Author | March 10, 2023 0 Comments
Last Frontier Heliskiing, BC, Report: Powder Skiing in the Last Frontier of Canada Report from January 2023 and written by Bernice Notenboom It is still dark when we put our ski boots on and walk to the helipad outside our lodge. Like VIPs, we crawl into the back seat, rotor blades spinning at full speed. Within seconds, we lift off the ground. Like a bird catching an updraft, our helicopter whirls to a […] Conditions Report Guest Author | January 23, 2023 0 Comments
Queenstown, NZ, Skyline Gondola to Undergo Significant Expansion This article was written by contributing author Ciaran Coughlin The Skyline Gondola is a major attraction in Queenstown, New Zealand, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lake. As part of the Project Skyline development project, the gondola is set to undergo a significant expansion. Led by Skyline Enterprises, the expansion will include the upgrade of the gondola […] Industry News Guest Author | January 9, 2023 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Vail Mountain, CO, Report: 60th Anniversary Celebrated With Rope Drop on Legendary Back Bowls Report from Thursday December 15th and written by Justin McCarty Vail Mountain, CO, celebrated its 60th anniversary on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, and was gifted the perfect amount of smokey cold powder snow that fell on the resort allowing for a midweek opening of the legendary back bowls. The plumes from every turn all around were overhead and lasted all […] Guest Author | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Opens in Style, With Class and a Touch of New Snow Report from Saturday, December 10, by Brian Pinelli Fresh snowfall coinciding with Fashion Weekend and the Immaculate Conception holidays provided for an upbeat and entertaining opening weekend, both on-and-off the slopes, in Cortina d’Ampezzo. The “Queen of the Dolomites” resort, nestled in the Italian Dolomites, received a timely snowfall of 10 centimeters headed into what proved to be a celebrated kick-off […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 12, 2022 0 Comments
Trip Report: A Fresh Start in Italy’s Dolomite Fanes Mountains This report is from January 2022 and was written by the Explore-Share team The Fanes is a stunning mountain group located northwest of the Dolomites. The area is famous for its Ladin legends, cozy mountain huts, and excellent ski touring options. Sophie, who began exploring the mountains after a personal loss took her on a journey of self-discovery, in her […] Trip Report Guest Author | September 22, 2022 0 Comments
100ºF+ Temperature Trend Reported at Mount Shasta, CA | Number of 100ºF Days in Past Year is Equal to Number in 30 years from 1950 to 2009 100 Degree Daze, by Phil Rhodes When I was young, 100 degree F. days were rare at the weather station adjacent to the Forest Service office in Mount Shasta City. There were two such days in the five years I lived at Mount Shasta in the 1980s. One was in 1987, when data was not recorded at the FS weather […] Guest Author | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
Abisko, Sweden Trip Report: A Pulka Wish Come True in the Wild Backcountry North of the Arctic Circle Report from May 2022 and written by the Explore-Share team Abisko is a stunning village in Sweden, located north of the Arctic circle. This northern-light hotspot is famous for its gorgeous backcountry landscapes and ancient Sami heritage. It is also an adventure haven for anyone looking for something way out in wild nature, far from fidgety crowds. Related: Mt. Fuji […] Trip Report Guest Author | July 22, 2022 0 Comments
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