Ski Goggles vs Sunglasses: Which Should You Actually Wear for Spring Skiing? The ski goggles vs sunglasses debate is one every skier faces as spring rolls in, the weather starts to warm up, and the sun hangs out just a little more each day. This is often the call for some to dig into the slush day gear, cut down on layers, and add a little more style. Eventually, the question arises, […] Brains Luke Guilford | April 29, 2026 1 Comment
PRO Skijor’s Championship Ends in Exciting Finish History was made in Kamas, Utah, as the first professional skijoring league wrapped up its inaugural season and crowned its first-ever champion. After a six‑event tour, PRO Skijor’s Frontier Tour came to a dramatic close in a three‑way tie for first place. All three top teams finished with 58 points, but Team Montana emerged victorious after winning the tiebreaker. Powered […] Competition Luke Guilford | March 9, 2026 0 Comments
Saddle Up for The First-Ever Professional Skijoring Series, Debuting in Utah Next Week This article was republished on 02/19/2026 to reflect the changes made to the championship event. The championship will now be held on February 28 and March 1 at the High Star Ranch in Kamas, Utah. Skijoring is galloping to new heights, as the sport’s first professional series kickoffs on January 16 in Heber City, Utah. PRO Skijor’s Frontier Tour is scheduled […] Competition Luke Guilford | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
Why is That Tree Covered in Bras and Beads at the Ski Area? Every ski resort seems to have that one tree covered in bras, beads, boots, panties, and whatever people choose to toss on it. Many refer to it as the “panty tree.” There have been conflicting reports that debate when, where, and why panty trees came to be, so today, we must try to piece together the puzzle. Our earliest theory […] Brains Luke Guilford | February 3, 2026 6 Comments
Gallatin Invitational: Montana’s Skijoring Scene Rides into the First Pro Series The skijoring scene has surged in popularity in Montana over the past decade. Towns across the state like Bozeman, Big Sky, Red Lodge, and several others, have hosted local skijoring competitions for many years. Skijoring mixes two lifestyles: ranching and skiing, to create a fan-favorite event that packs excitement into every turn…but what exactly is skijoring? Most people who spend […] Industry News Luke Guilford | January 2, 2026 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO, Report: Opening Day Turns Loveland Opening Day Report from Saturday, November 8, 2025 Winter is knocking on the door, and many ski areas across North America are opening for the 2025-26 season. On November 8, Loveland Ski Area kicked off its season by running Chet’s Dream, a four-person lift that serves nearly 1,000 feet of terrain. Opening day marked the start of Loveland’s 88th […] Conditions Report Luke Guilford | November 10, 2025 0 Comments
Nutt Hill Ski Area, WI, To Open For the First Time in Over a Decade After 11 years of waiting, skiers and snowboarders can finally get back to the slopes at Nutt Hill Ski Area in Plymouth, Wisconsin. The hill has sat vacant since 2014, and that is about to change on December 16, 2025, when the ski area will reopen for the first time since its closure. The ski area’s revitalization was made possible […] Industry News Luke Guilford | November 3, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Readers Pick Their Favorite Skiers and Snowboarders We asked you, the SnowBrains readers, to tell us about your favorite skiers and snowboarders. The responses, pooled via social media, were incredible, and we loved hearing about the athletes you admire and why. After combing through all the replies, we selected two skiers and two snowboarders to feature. Related: [BOOK REVIEW] ‘The Darkest White’ By Eric Blehm Skiers Candide […] Brains Luke Guilford | September 30, 2025 0 Comments
Initial Search for Missing Southern California Hiker Ends Without Success Monica Reza was last seen on June 22, hiking near Mount Waterman in the Angeles National Forest, which is just outside of Los Angeles, California. Over the past week, several search efforts have been conducted in the area to locate Reza, but all have been unsuccessful. Montrose Search and Rescue and several other search teams including Altadena Mountain Rescue, Antelope […] Hiking Luke Guilford | July 3, 2025 0 Comments
Deer Valley, Utah, Provides Updates on its Massive New Infrastructure That’s Set to More than Double its Snowmaking Capabilities Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, is undergoing a massive transformation. This includes upgrades to existing facilities, expansion of the skiable terrain, and the new Deer Valley East Village to name just a few of the projects that encompass the “Expanded Excellence” plan. One of the biggest undertakings of the transformation is the major upgrade to the snowmaking infrastructure. […] Industry News Luke Guilford | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
Sun Peaks Resort, BC, is First Canadian Ski Area to Employ Snow Farming and Storage Technique Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia, Canada, is the nation’s first ski area to utilize a snow farming and storage system. Developed by Snow Secure, the system works by collecting snow in massive piles and then covering them with Snow Secure’s insulated mat technology. The goal is to preserve the snow through the summer and into the fall when ski area […] Industry News Luke Guilford | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
Legendary Sherpa Breaks His Own Previous World Record by Summiting Mount Everest for 31st Time With many expeditions receiving the “green light” to summit, Mount Everest is popping up on headlines all over the internet. In the latest Everest news, the Nepali Sherpa known as “Everest Man,” Kami Rita, summited Everest for his 31st time. At the age of 55, Rita extended his own previous world record by guiding a group of Indian army officials to […] Climbing Luke Guilford | May 29, 2025 0 Comments
The Rich History of Extreme Skiing in Crested Butte, CO Colorado’s Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) was the early centerpiece for extreme skiing. Before extreme in-bounds terrain became mainstream across the resort ski industry, a day on the slopes meant clipping into skinny 200+ cm skis and proceeding to rip groomers. Now, many skiers head straight for the bowls, cliffs, chutes, or whatever extreme terrain the resort offers to get […] Industry News Luke Guilford | May 26, 2025 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO, to Replace Lift 7 for 2025-26 Season On April 25, 2025, Loveland Ski Area announced it will be replacing its 42-year-old fixed-grip double chair with a modern Leitner-Poma fixed-grip quad. Although Lift 7 is designed to seat four skiers or riders, Loveland will keep the capacity at three people per chair to maximize comfort and space for those learning how to ski or snowboard. Lift 7 is […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 30, 2025 0 Comments
9 Must Read Books for Your Dive into the World of Skiing and Snowboarding Yes, YouTube is a great resource for beginners looking to explore the beautiful world of skiing, but there is also merit to books that can be an excellent resource for all things skiing. My first discovery of mountain sports was reading a book back in the 4th grade. Growing up in Kansas, I didn’t have exposure to skiing or snowboarding, […] Luke Guilford | April 12, 2025 0 Comments
Buffalo Mountain, CO, Backcountry Report: Silver Couloir Report from Sunday, April 7, 2025 Buffalo Mountain sits in the heart of Summit County, Colorado, and is one of the first peaks travelers see as they emerge from the Eisenhower Tunnel traveling west. The prominent mountain has become a staple for local backcountry skiers for several incredible ski descents, including the famous Silver Couloir. As one of the most accessible […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
Echo Mountain, CO, Report: Weekday Night Skiing Report from Thursday, March 27, 2025 Echo Mountain Ski Area is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and is just 36 miles from Downtown Denver. Echo Mountain originally opened in 1960 as Squaw Pass Ski Area and was a popular skiing destination until 1973, when the Eisenhower Tunnel was built allowing easy access to the plentiful ski areas deeper in Colorado’s […] Conditions Report Luke Guilford | April 2, 2025 0 Comments
7 Abandoned Ski Areas That We Wish Would Come Back Ski areas were popping up everywhere in the 1970s and 80s as the popularity of skiing boomed, but just as quickly as they were being built, those same ski areas started to vanish. Some were eventually forgotten while others continue to plague the dreams of those who once skied the mountain or always wanted to. The readers of SnowBrains have […] Luke Guilford | March 31, 2025 1 Comment
4 Days on The Snake River with Tributary Whitewater At over 8,000 feet at its deepest point, Hells Canyon along the Oregon and Idaho border is the deepest gorge in North America. The Snake River cuts through the epic canyon that was formed by violent tectonic plate collisions, underwater volcanoes, and immense lava flows. Within the canyon contains some of North America’s oldest anthropology discoveries, hundreds of human artifacts […] Raft Luke Guilford | March 10, 2025 0 Comments
Beaver Mountain, UT, Celebrates its 85th Birthday with $20 Lift Tickets Beaver Mountain Ski Area is tucked away in Utah’s northeast corner and is the United State’s oldest continuously-owned family ski resort. Beaver Mountain was opened in 1939 by Harold Seeholzer who had a vision to share his passion for skiing with others. On Tuesday, March 11, Beaver Mountain will be celebrating its 85th birthday by offering $20 lift tickets. Related: […] Industry News Luke Guilford | March 10, 2025 0 Comments
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