Matt Scribner, Author at SnowBrains

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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