Want to See a New Slice of a Mountain? Check Out These 5 Independently Owned Ski Resorts This winter, large ski resorts owned by parent companies have been uber crowded. Because Vail resorts decided to decrease their season pass price by 20%, people from across the world flocked to the mountains. According to Vail Resorts’ annual report, the company sold 67% more epic passes in 2021 compared to 2020. Although it’s great to see so many people […] Haleigh Hafner | February 4, 2022 2 Comments
Evolution of Ski Fashion Through the Decades The history of skiing goes way back to when one of the first homo sapiens strapped two pieces of wood on their feet to get around easier in the winter. Since then, the sport has evolved through many cultures throughout the last century. What began as a classy, elegant way for the wealthy to enjoy the mountains has evolved into […] Brains Aunika Skogen | January 21, 2022 7 Comments
The Return of the Ski Onesie Heavily retro-inspired one-piece ski suits are beginning to increase in popularity and are making a comeback on the slopes! People are once again embracing the bold-colored suits and enjoying the convenience of having an “all in one” snowsuit. Although your first thought of a one-piece ski suit may be reminiscent of the 80s, the suits were invented in 1948 by […] Haleigh Hafner | January 18, 2022 0 Comments
The Mountains of Japan are Way Gnarlier Than You Thought Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Many years ago, I wouldn’t have believed it was true. Skiing in Japan? Never heard of it. How good could it be? Then, MSP, TGR, and Nimbus started making Japan look like a horrible amount of fun. Fun, meaning mellow pow skiing through hardwood trees with the occasional poppy pillow feature. The snow was deep, dry, […] Miles Clark | January 14, 2022 9 Comments
Pulseline Adventures is the Perfect Alaska Heli-Ski Company for All Skiers If you’re like me, you probably thought heli-skiing was reserved for the most pristine, highest trained skiers and boarders. However, after interviewing the owner of Pulseline Adventures, Gabe Monroe, via email, I quickly learned that this preconceived notion was anything but true. Deep in the Alaskan Chugach Mountains, Pulseline Adventures is one of only three heli-ski companies with access to […] Haleigh Hafner | January 11, 2022 5 Comments
5 of the Best Ski Resorts for Activities Other Than Skiing Have you ever tried to plan a ski trip for a large group, and some members of the group can’t ski? Or maybe, on some days during your ski trip, weather conditions simply do not permit safe skiing conditions? How do you plan on entertaining people in these conditions? Below, I have compiled a list of ski resorts that are […] Haleigh Hafner | January 5, 2022 0 Comments
History of Breckenridge: The 4th Largest Ski Resort in Colorado Happy New Year SnowBrains readers! I got to ring in 2022 by exploring the slopes in Breckenridge – the 4th largest ski resort in Colorado. While I was there, I was taken aback by the natural beauty of the massive resort. Located at an elevation of 9,600 feet, the mountain encompasses an impressive area of 2,908 acres with five amazing […] Haleigh Hafner | January 4, 2022 1 Comment
The Wrap Strap by Intuition Liners: Why Everyone Needs Them This Winter The wrap strap by Intuition Liners Inc. is the addition that every skier and rider needs to perform like a pro this winter. While most ski boots have a stock cuff strap, they tend to not do an adequate job when it comes to synching down the top of a boot for proper shin-cuff contact. The wrap strap is now here so […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | December 22, 2021 2 Comments
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