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Tyler Hatch

College student and lover of all things outdoors.

9 Resorts to Visit Before You Die, According to SnowBrains Readers

Chamonix, France

Last January, we asked our readers what resorts they thought everyone should visit before they die. The following list is based entirely on readers’ responses to what resort they think skiers and riders need to visit before their final day comes. It’s sure to be an expensive trip all over the world, but according to SnowBrains readers, these resorts are […]

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Tyler Hatch | May 23, 2025
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The 5 Oldest Ski Areas in the U.S.

Skiing has a long history stretching back hundreds of years, but organized resorts in the United States have only been around for about a hundred years. Surprisingly, the oldest resorts in the country are somewhat unknown and unheard of, as many of the resorts are quite small. These five resorts are the oldest public ski resorts still in operation in […]

Tyler Hatch | April 13, 2025
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The 5 Coldest Ski Resorts in the U.S.

Gondola at Whiteface Ski Resort

Many of us have found ourselves questioning our hobby choices and how much we truly love the outdoors on windy subzero days when we get blown around on a lift or try to find our way down the mountain in whiteout conditions. Because skiing and riding are weather-dependent sports, many resorts are located in locations prone to extreme weather and […]

Tyler Hatch | January 20, 2025
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Top 5 Places to Live for the Most Powder Days in the U.S.

Salt Lake City, Utah

The thrill of powder days lures skiers and riders alike to unlikely locations across the globe in search of that sweet white gold that falls from the sky. So, if scanning the forecast for powder days is your thing, it might be worth looking into real estate in some of these towns. The following five cities are located within an […]

Tyler Hatch | October 15, 2024
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Yellowstone Club, MT, Allegedly Polluting Local River

Yellowstone Club

The Yellowstone Club is a private ski and golf club in Montana right next to Big Sky Ski Resort, that has long been known for its exclusivity. The Yellowstone Club markets itself as the world’s only private ski and golf community, and has long been acknowledged as one of the most private communities in the country. Recently, reports claiming the […]

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Tyler Hatch | August 14, 2023
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Cost of Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola Continues to Rise

Mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

Last Wednesday, July 12, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced they would be moving forward with building a gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon in an attempt to alleviate traffic congestion in the canyon. Last August, UDOT recognized a gondola as the best solution among a few options, the runner-up being improved bus systems, for alleviating traffic in the canyon. […]

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Tyler Hatch | July 19, 2023
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Alta Ski Area, UT, Planting Over 12,000 Native Plants This Summer

Wildflowers at Alta

Alta Ski Area, Utah, has always been a big advocate environmental conservation, but this summer, Alta Environmental Center is taking it to the next level by planting more than 12,000 native plants in- and around the ski area. Since 2008, Alta Environmental Center has been advising on and performing conservation efforts in Little Cottonwood Canyon, in an effort to preserve […]

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Tyler Hatch | July 14, 2023
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Dust Produced by the Shrinking Great Salt Lake is Harming the Utah Snowpack

Dried Up Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake and the effect it has on winter storms, commonly referred to as ‘Lake Effect’, is one of the biggest reasons that Utah is credited with the greatest snow on Earth. Lake effect occurs when a cold winter storm passes over a warm body of water and picks up water from the lake, causing an increase in […]

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Tyler Hatch | July 10, 2023
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Rescue Group Saves Dog That Fell 600 Feet from Torrey’s Peak, CO

Rescue Team Ascending Boulder

Around 1:00 p.m. on July 2, 2023, frantic pet owners dialed 911 after watching their dog walk off the east face of 14,200 feet Torrey’s Peak in Colorado. The pet owners didn’t know if their dog was alive or not, but hope was dwindling as they could no longer see Zola, the 3-year-old Aussiedoodle. Alpine Rescue Team, a group based […]

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Tyler Hatch | July 6, 2023
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Californian Lakes Bounce Back After Record-Breaking Snowpack

Mono Lake, California

The 2022-2023 snowfall season was historic for the western United States, and as a result, the Californian snowpack was very much above average across the entire state. The crazy amounts of water in the Californian mountains provided relief to many areas that were previously very dry due to droughts. California is now approximately 92% free of drought following the record-breaking […]

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Tyler Hatch | June 30, 2023
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The 5 Flattest Ski Resorts in the U.S.

Mount Holiday

Most skiers and riders dream of skiing mountains bigger than their last and riding epic lines down massive mountains, but what if one was interested in finding the flattest hills? There are plenty of resources online to find the steepest resorts to visit, but this list will explore the five flattest ski resorts, or rather ski hills, in the U.S. […]

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Tyler Hatch | June 27, 2023
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New Study Reveals Harmful Environmental Effects of Snowmaking

Snowmaking at Breckenridge, Colorado

Climate change is the biggest roadblock in the future of the ski industry because warming temperatures mean less snowfall in most regions and more abnormal weather patterns. Many ski resorts are becoming increasingly dependent on artificial snowmaking to combat this. However, a new study reveals that producing snow has many negative consequences. Published in the Current Issues in Tourism journal, […]

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Tyler Hatch | June 16, 2023
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Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in Europe

Swiss Ski Town

The 2022-2023 ski season was quite underwhelming and forgettable for most European resorts, so many skiers and riders found themselves looking for the best resort to capitalize on the goods. Neilson Active Holidays recently conducted a study to determine the best European ski resort to visit for many different categories, including average monthly snowfall. Although this last season was mild […]

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Tyler Hatch | June 13, 2023
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Snow Bridge Collapse in Peru Claims Life of Local Mountaineering Legend

Mountaineer Who Passed Away in Snow Accident

Renowned mountain guide Edgar Huaman Asis died from an ice bridge collapsing while summiting the Nevado Huascarán, a peak in the Peruvian Andes, on Saturday, June 3. The 39-year-old mountain guide was leading an expedition that also included two French tourists and two porters (experienced climbers who carry most of the gear). The group was reportedly located between Camp I […]

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Tyler Hatch | June 8, 2023
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Australia Experiences Coldest May on Record

Map of Average Minimum Temperatures Across Australia in May

More than 100 weather stations across Australia, new and old, registered the coldest minimum temperatures for May on record. Minimum temperatures across eastern and central Australia during May rivaled temps usually seen in mid-winter for the region, dropping 5°C (9°F) below historical averages and occasionally seeing temps as cold as 10°C (18°F) lower than normal. The freezing temps have ushered […]

Tyler Hatch | June 7, 2023
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Vail, CO, Finalizes Agreement for Largest Capital Project That Town Has Ever Seen

Vail Colorado During a Sunrise

The town of Vail, CO, has been facing a severe housing crisis in recent years due to limited real estate, low wages, and employee housing challenges, but it appears the town is finally taking action. On May 16, the city council signed an agreement with Triumph Development to begin the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge apartments, an apartment complex in […]

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Tyler Hatch | June 5, 2023
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Crowdfunded Ski Resort Planned for Burning Man Festival, NV

Aerial Picture of Black Rock City

  With the ski season coming to a close for most of us in the States, many of us are wondering when our next opportunity to hit the slopes will be. Well, for attendees of the Burning Man Festival this year, the next day of shredding may be sooner than expected. Burning Man is a festival in the Black Rock […]

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Tyler Hatch | May 25, 2023
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Beaver Mountain Ski Area – Utah’s Best Kept Secret

Beaver Mtn. slopes are mostly east facing, so the sunrises are spectacular

With the ski industry being taken over by corporate giants, it can be refreshing to spend your money at a small, quiet, and family-run operation. That’s where Beaver Mountain comes in.  Beaver Mountain, or as the locals call it, “The Beav,” is located up Logan Canyon just 20 minutes away from Bear Lake, Utah. The resort is conveniently placed between Logan […]

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Tyler Hatch | May 22, 2023
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