Matt Scribner, Author at SnowBrains

The Steepest Ski Run in the U.S.

Rambo, located at Crested Butte Ski Resort in Colorado, is the steepest ski run in the United States. The pitch is an astounding 55 degrees, meaning you’ll hold on for dear life at almost every turn. You’ll be dodging many trees and navigating through many moguls on your way down, increasing difficulty in making it to the bottom of the […]

Matt Scribner | February 11, 2025

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The 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the United States

It’s no secret that a large number of ski towns across the United States are exorbitantly expensive. Many of these towns have become increasingly costly as time has gone on and cost more than a pretty penny to travel to in 2023. For better or worse, it does not appear that this trend isn’t going to go away anytime soon. We […]

Matt Scribner | August 30, 2023

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Dog Survives 5 Weeks Lost in Rocky Mountains

A 9-year-old Sheltie was rescued after surviving over a month in the mountains surrounding Breckenridge, CO. The dog wandered away from its home at a local Breckenridge homestead following one of its owners passing away. The resilient pup was rescued and returned to its owners last week. The dog, Riley, was discovered by a hiker near the Peak 4 area […]

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Matt Scribner | June 5, 2023

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Aspen, CO, Mansion Sells for Whopping $65 Million

The most expensive real estate purchase of 2023 in Pitkin County just took place. The 10-bedroom, 12-bathroom compound at 730 S. Galena Street was originally listed at a whopping $100 million last year. With over 14,000 sq ft, 1.4 acres of pristine land, and slopeside access to Ajax Mountain in Aspen, it’s no surprise to see a property like this […]

Matt Scribner | May 25, 2023

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Taos Ski Valley, NM, Adds Electric Snowmobiles to its Fleet

Taos Ski Valley, a world-class resort in New Mexico, has purchased a new fleet of electric snowmobiles. The machines were bought from the Canadian-based company Taiga, which is creating innovation in the snowmobile industry at a truly impressive rate. Related: Taos, NM: A Confluence of Culture Taos initially purchased nine snowmobiles from Taiga, and they plan to further integrate these […]

Matt Scribner | May 9, 2023

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Las Vegas, NV, Ski Resort to Reopen for Bonus Weekend May 5-7

Many are surprised to hear that there is a ski resort located just 45 minutes from the Las Vegas strip. Lee Canyon, a resort located just west of the nation’s gambling capital, offers almost 1,000 feet of lift-serviced terrain across 445 acres and 3 chair lifts. Remarkably, they have decided to open up the slopes for one more weekend May 5-7, […]

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Matt Scribner | May 2, 2023

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Inbounds Avalanche at Sunshine Village, AB | Special Warning Issued by Avalanche Canada

As temperatures begin to warm up at ski resorts across North America, several in-bounds avalanches have started to occur in recent days. One of the ski areas that experienced a slide was Sunshine Village, a resort in the Canadian Rockies in the province of Alberta. Related: 22-Year-Old Killed by Inbounds Avalanche in Closed Area of Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB […]

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Matt Scribner | May 2, 2023

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After Record-Breaking Winter, Flood Watch Issued for Lake Tahoe, CA

After over 700 inches of snow accumulation in the past six months, it appears ‘the big melt’ is finally about to take place. Residents of the Sierra Nevada region in California have been hit with a barrage of storms that will be remembered for years to come, leaving a nearly unprecedented amount of snow on the ground as spring weather begins […]

Matt Scribner | April 27, 2023

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Plowing Begins on ‘Going to the Sun Road’ in Glacier National Park, MT

The annual task of clearing one of America’s most scenic by-ways, Going to the Sun Road, has begun. The road, which serves as the only pathway through Montana’s Glacier National Park, crosses over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass and tops out at 6,646 feet above sea level. It has long been considered one of the nation’s most beautiful roads, with […]

Matt Scribner | April 25, 2023

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Sewage Leak Closed a Steamboat Resort, CO, Run Last Month

Steamboat Mountain Resort, a popular resort in Colorado’s Park Range, experienced a severe sewage leak on March 17th. The full extent of the damage caused by the spill will not be fully discovered until after the snowpack on the mountain fully melts. The spill was initially discovered when ski patrol noticed an area of about five by fifteen feet of […]

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Matt Scribner | April 25, 2023

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Shaun White Documentary Coming to HBO

Shaun White, the snowboarding legend who revolutionized the halfpipe competition, is set to be the subject of a new HBO documentary. Having retired from competitive snowboarding following his 5th Winter Olympic appearance in 2022, the syndicated network is set to document his remarkable career in the near future. While many details regarding the documentary have yet to be revealed, we […]

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Matt Scribner | April 17, 2023

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Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Extends Season Again

It’s no secret that it has been a historic season in Utah’s Big Cottonwood Canyon. Resorts like Solitude have seen a constant barrage of snow that has created unprecedented late-season conditions and the resort is doing what they can to make the most of it. Skiing and riding will now continue daily until May 21st. This comes after the resort had […]

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Matt Scribner | April 17, 2023

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Police Towed 25 Illegally Parked Cars from Loveland Pass on April 1st

Loveland Pass, the stretch of highway off of I-70 that provides sole access to the popular ski resort Arapahoe Basin, experienced a parking fiasco on April 1st. Bluebird powder conditions combined with weekend crowds on a day that has seen historically high visitation led to a large number of skiers hitting the slopes that day. 25 cars were towed as […]

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Matt Scribner | April 7, 2023

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Popular California Climbing Areas Near Bishop Closed this Spring due to Record-Breaking Snowfall

The unprecedented snowfall in the Sierra Nevadas has created problems for individuals looking to climb popular routes in California. Although the nearly 700 inches of snow that the Northern and Central California ski resorts have seen has been a welcoming sight for skiers and snowboarders, the climbing community of the area is unfortunately not as happy. Related: 2022/23 is Now […]

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Matt Scribner | April 3, 2023

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Vail Resorts to Close Colorado Retail Locations in Aspen and Telluride

Vail Resorts has made the decision to close 19 equipment rental and retail locations in Aspen, Snowmass Village, and Telluride. The move effectively eliminates 69 retail jobs in these mountain communities. The move comes as a surprise to many. Laura Bonfiglio, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts, addressed the situation publically. She states: “Vail Resorts Retail has made the decision to […]

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Matt Scribner | March 8, 2023

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It’s Officially Tahoe’s Snowiest October Through February Period Since 1970

The Lake Tahoe region is in the midst of a season that has been nothing short of historic. The area has seen more snow from October-February then any season since 1970, and there are no signs of mother nature slowing down. With massive storms rolling through during December and January combined with a blizzard that rivals some of the largest in […]

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Matt Scribner | March 3, 2023

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Steamboat, CO, Snowplow Drivers Worked More in January than Any Month in the Last 3 Years

It’s no secret that there’s been quite a bit of snowfall at ski resorts across the west this year, and Steamboat has been no exception. This is a sight that skiers and riders visiting the Colorado resort are certainly happy to see, but it creates a lot of problems for the town as well. January was an especially difficult month […]

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Matt Scribner | February 28, 2023

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Top 5 Small Ski Towns in the U.S.

Although the United States is home to some of the greatest premier mountain towns in the world, there are also dozens of amazing small ski towns you can visit from everywhere from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the East Coast. These communities offer an authentic and less commercial vibe that has developed over generations of ski town history, offering a […]

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Matt Scribner | February 21, 2023

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Gerald Ford: America’s Ski Bum President

Of all the 46 Presidents the United States has elected in its nearly 250-year history, President Gerald Ford takes the crown for best skier. The 38th President was an avid alpinist in his day and even owned a house in Vail where he regularly enjoyed hitting the slopes with his family. President Ford was quite the athlete, leading him to develop […]

Matt Scribner | February 16, 2023

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Denver International Airport Sets Record Passenger Numbers in 2022

Denver International Airport saw its busiest year of travel in 2022. 69,286,461 flyers traveled through DIA in 2022, which may explain why the slopes have been so busy! DIA surpassed its pre-pandemic record year, 2019, by almost 200,000 passengers. This comes despite a December mega storm that crippled travel across the country and led to flights being canceled and delayed at a […]

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Matt Scribner | February 14, 2023

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