Martin Kuprianowicz

Skier, storyteller, and Editor-in-Chief at SnowBrains.

1 Man, 1 Camera, and the Quiet Beauty of Europe’s Highest Huts

Italian photographer and adventurer Bruno Pisani is quietly building one of the most authentic alpine storytelling platforms on YouTube. His channel, Bruno Pisani Adventure, documents high-altitude exploration through a deeply personal lens—often solo, always immersive. From remote cabin bivvies to razor-thin ridgeline climbs to Europe’s highest mountain huts, Pisani captures the physical intensity and emotional texture of the mountains like […]
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Ski Bradford’s ‘Big Mike’ Needs a Kidney—And the Massachusetts Ski Community is Rallying

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At a small ski hill in northeastern Massachusetts, one of its most beloved figures is facing the biggest uphill battle of his life. Mike “Big Mike” Privitera, longtime snow sports director at Ski Bradford, is a mentor, leader, and the heart of the mountain’s ski school. Now, after several failed matches, he and his family are urgently searching for a […]
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Key Gondola at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC, Remains Closed for Weeks After a Cabin Fell Off with 8 People Inside

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After a loaded gondola cabin fell from the Golden Eagle Express lift at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on March 10, the resort has suspended all operations on the lift while an in-depth investigation unfolds. The incident, which occurred as the cabin was leaving the bottom terminal with eight people inside, resulted in no serious injuries—but it has left one of […]
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, to Stay Open Through Memorial Day After Receiving 10 Feet of Snow Since February

Mammoth Mountain officially announced it will remain open through Memorial Day weekend, capping off a strong late-season stretch with more than 10 feet of fresh snow since early February. The resort is reporting a base depth of 8 to 14 feet and more snow in the forecast—prime conditions for spring skiing. Related: ‘Miracle March’ Delivers at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Pushing […]
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What FOMO Actually Does to Your Brain

I’m now two weeks into recovering from an ankle injury and I’ve caught myself doing something counterproductive: scrolling through Instagram incessantly. While I’m currently mastering the delicate art of navigating stairs on crutches, my feed is full of friends skiing powder lines, standing on sunlit summits, and linking perfect turns. Not only am I  missing out—I’m hyper-aware of what I’m […]
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Are Drones About to Replace Sherpas on Everest? Debate Grows Over Tech’s Role on the World’s Tallest Peak

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Sherpas, long regarded as the backbone of Mt. Everest expeditions, are now facing an unexpected rival: drones. According to a recent report by The Telegraph, Nepalese officials plan to use unmanned aircraft to transport gear, retrieve waste, and assist climbers on Mount Everest—raising concerns that the technology could replace the very people who’ve risked their lives to make these expeditions […]
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‘Miracle March’ Delivers at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Pushing Season Snowfall to Near-Average

Palisades Tahoe is living up to the hype of a “Miracle March” this season, with a staggering 183 inches of snowfall recorded so far this month—including 59 inches from the latest storm cycle alone. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Backflips Off The Tram Building & Mainline Pocket | Big Hucks Off “The Drifter” & “Smooth Air” The resort announced on Monday […]
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Nikolai Shirmer’s New Film Isn’t About Skiing—It’s About Why We Do Anything at All

In an era of hyper-produced ski films and carefully curated Instagram clips, Norwegian skier and filmmaker Nikolai Shirmer is carving out a different kind of legend. His lines are steep, exposed, and breathtaking, often skied fast and clean with zero hesitation. But what really sets him apart isn’t just the terrain he chooses—it’s how he chooses to ski it: no […]
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