Miles Clark, Author at SnowBrains

SnowBrains Patagonia, Argentina Highlight Video 2022

Last season, 2022, was one of the best seasons we’ve ever experienced down here in Argentine, Patagonia. There were plenty of rough days as per usual, but the fact that we had a deep snowpack in the lower elevations opened up more possibilities than ever. We took full advantage. Thank, Patagonia! Note: We forgot to post this in November 2022! […]

Miles Clark | August 14, 2023

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Patagonia Backcountry Report: 18ºF & Windy as Hell | “The Labyrinth” Chutes in Silky Powder

Labyrinth Chute #2 Video: Report from August 11, 2023 Yesterday morning was an unknown. It had snowed a heavy 6″ the previous day and it wasn’t clear exactly how much it had snowed overnight but it was clear that it had finally gotten cold. Only the upper mountain zones had gotten snow the previous day. Labyrinth Chute #1 Video: The […]

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Miles Clark | August 14, 2023

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Bariloche, Argentina Report: Riding to the Mountain in Style, Great Slushy Skiing, & Making the Best of Everyday

Report from August 9, 2023 Yesterday started with driving rain & howling wind at Cerro Catedral ski resort in Bariloche, Argentina. I stayed in bed… Then I saw the sun pop out a bit. I geared up and headed out for a look. The weather turned darn right nice. Warm, light wind, and sunshine. I ran into Agos and Fran […]

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Miles Clark | August 10, 2023

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Patagonia Backcountry Report: Making Lemonade Outta Lemons… Then My Backpack Fell 1,000′ Down a Chute

Report from August 5 & 6, 2023 OK, so it rained to the top around here last week then froze hard. It’s been tough to find worthwhile skiing and riding. We know, because we’ve been out there trying to make it work and occasionally getting beat down by firm conditions. Thursday, we finally found some soft snow. It wasn’t magical, […]

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Miles Clark | August 7, 2023

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Bariloche, Argentina Report: Dark, Howling Wind to Mini-Bluebird-Powder Day in Less Than 20-Minutes

Report from July 30, 2023 Yesterday we awoke well before dawn (9 am here) and got up and onto Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina, early. Mikey and Nati picked me up, and we laughed about how it had rained all night and how little chance there was for the day to be any good. The snow level had been well […]

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Miles Clark | July 31, 2023

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Patagonia Backcountry Report: A Little Spice & A Little Nice in Some of the Most Gorgeous Terrain on Earth

Report from July 27, 2023 Yesterday the weather looked iffy. Clouds, fog, and sun at sunrise. Sunrise here is about 9am here right now so you’re out there early. As I was climbing up at dawn, it looked a little rough, but it looked like there’d be a chance for sun. The bulk of the clouds were mostly a low […]

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Miles Clark | July 29, 2023

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Bariloche, Argentina Report: Face Shots, Flat Light, & A Freakish Sunrise in 2 Chutes Around The “Big Finger”

Report from July 26, 2023 The forecast was for an overcast, cool day at Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina on Wednesday. I was racking my brain for what I could ski that might have some contrast. I assumed the tree skiing had been pretty torn up from the day before (it was so fun). That left tight chutes. I didn’t […]

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Miles Clark | July 28, 2023

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Bariloche, Argentina Report: 24-Hr Travel, Dumping Snow, Terrific Tree Skiing, Sumptuous Steaks, & Fernet y Coca

Report from July 25, 2023 I arrived in Argentina last night after an easy 24-hours of travel from Utah. I got upgraded to Premium Plus on the flight and had a big comfy chair, tons of legroom, and better food. I felt spoiled… It was the best travel to South America I’ve ever had (I’ve flown down here 17 times). […]

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Miles Clark | July 25, 2023

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