Martin Kuprianowicz

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

Snowpack Levels Fall Below Average Across Most of Western U.S., New Data Shows

The latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reveals a below-average snowpack across much of the western United States, raising concerns for water supply, wildfire risk, and drought conditions heading into summer. According to the NRCS Westwide SNOTEL report for April 28, 2025, snow water equivalent (SWE) levels—a key indicator of the amount of […]
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Sven Coomer, Ski Innovator Who Revolutionized the Modern Boot, Dies at 84

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Sven Coomer, a former Olympian and the designer widely credited with creating the modern ski boot, died March 10 in Aspen, Colorado, of heart failure. He was 84. Coomer’s breakthrough designs in the 1970s fundamentally changed the skiing experience, replacing the discomfort of stiff leather boots with supportive, plastic-shell footwear that remains the foundation of ski boot construction today. Related: […]
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Black Mountain, NH, to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Fireworks, Live Music, and $9 Lift Tickets on Closing Day

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After a long season and a major push to extend operations, Black Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire is set to close for the season on Saturday, May 3, nearly two months later than last year. This year’s extended season marks a major milestone for the historic resort, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special Closing Day event […]
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Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort in Norway Saved After Bankruptcy, Set to Reopen for Summer 2025

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One of Europe’s few glacier ski resorts is getting a second chance. After declaring bankruptcy in fall 2024, Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort—known for offering skiing in the middle of summer and referred to by locals as only “Fonna”—is preparing to reopen this May under new ownership. A new company, Fonna Sport AS, has stepped in to take over the operation, […]
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Fishing Season Opens Saturday in Mammoth Lakes, CA, with “Fishmas” Celebrations, Derbies, and Prizes

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Anglers across California are gearing up for the annual fishing season opener in Mono County this Saturday, April 26—a tradition affectionately known as “Fishmas.” With alpine lakes, cold-water creeks, and well-stocked reservoirs dotting the region, the Mammoth Lakes area has long been recognized as a top destination for trout fishing in the western U.S. Locals and visitors alike will celebrate […]
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Remembering Chuck Ferries: Trailblazer of American Ski Racing, Former President of K2 Skis, and “Best U.S. Skier Award” Recipient

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Charles Thompson “Chuck” Ferries III, a pioneering figure in American ski racing, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Ketchum, Idaho, at the age of 85. The US Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame reports that, born in Houghton, Michigan, in 1939, Ferries began skiing at age four on Mt. Ripley, a modest 440-foot hill operated by Michigan Technological University. […]
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