Arapahoe Basin UPDATE: Currently Snowing & Snowmaking, Will NOT OPEN This Weekend… [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FArapahoeBasinSkiArea%2Fvideos%2F10157478880955332%2F&show_text=0&width=400″] video of snowmaking and new snow at Arapahoe Basin, CO today. “While you guys know I love to tease about opening day, I can tell you that we will NOT OPEN this weekend.” – Al Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin COO, yesterday By saying the won’t open this weekend, does that mean they’ll open next weekend? Maybe… Especially if these cold snowmaking […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 6, 2016 0 Comments
VIDEO: They’re Already Getting Faceshots at Grand Targhee, WY | 25″ of New Snow! Grand Targhee ski resort in Wyoming just saw 25″ of snow in the past 72 hours. The video above shows a guy getting nasty faceshots at Targhee yesterday. The photo below shows Justin ripping powder and golden leaves today at Targhee. Grand Targhee opens in only 42 days. Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 6, 2016 1 Comment
A Bear Doesn’t Care! What To Do If You Encounter A Bear. (Warning : Graphic Content) [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftodd.orr%2Fvideos%2F10210413734089030%2F&show_text=0&width=400″ align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no” aspect_ratio=”9:16″ grow=”no”] You’ve probably heard of the Montana guy who survived grizzly bear attack.. Todd Orr recorded this video only a few hours after he was attacked by grizzly bear twice! So, what is the right thing to do if you encounter a bear on a trail? We all know there are few bear species—black bear, brown […] Claire Weiss | October 5, 2016 3 Comments
NOAA: 6-12″ for Washington Cascades Thursday/Friday NOAA is calling for 6 -12″ of snow for the Washington’s Cascade mountains today and tomorrow. “Six to twelve inches of snow is expected in the Cascades above 6000 feet from Glacier Peak north towards the Canadian Border on Thursday night and Friday morning. Those venturing into the backcountry should be prepared for this early season snow!” – NOAA Seattle, […] Weather SnowBrains | October 5, 2016 0 Comments
NLand Surf Park: First in America, Opens This Friday [iframe id=”https://player.vimeo.com/video/185503901″] Land-locked Austin, Texas, is set to unveil North America’s first outdoor surf park, NLand Surf Park, this Friday. The founder and CEO, Doug Coors (yes, the beer heir), both a surfer and an engineer, has spent the last 20 years bringing his dream to fruition. NLand Surf Park partnered with Wavegarden, the company largely regarded as the leader in wave […] Surf Robin Azer | October 5, 2016 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado Tonight | 3-6″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado that is calling for 3-6+” of snowfall tonight and tomorrow morning. The heaviest snow is forecast to accumulate above 8,000-feet. “A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 9 PM MDT tonight through noon MDT tomorrow for the Elkhead and Park Mountains and the Flattops, above 8000 feet. 3 to […] Weather SnowBrains | October 5, 2016 0 Comments
NOAA’s Official Southern California 2016/17 Winter Outlook: Eric Boldt, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses the rainy season outlook for the Southern California Region in an Oct. 3rd video. While I encourage you to watch the video personally (it is very informative and based on science, unlike the farmers almanac and other predictors you’ve seen thus far), there are several Key Points: No clear predictor […] Sergei Poljak | October 5, 2016 1 Comment
Heavy Snow CLOSED Teton Pass, Beartooth Pass, & US-89 in Wyoming Today! SNOW caused the Wyoming Department of Transportation to CLOSE Teton Pass, Beartooth Pass, and US 89 (Yellowstone NP) in Wyoming today. WY22: Closed due to winter conditions btwn Wilson and the ID State Line. 05-OCT 06:53 #wyoroad — Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_Northwest) October 5, 2016 3 CLOSED MOUNTAIN ROADS IN WYOMING TODAY: WY 22 – 8,431′ Teton Pass – Closed between Wilson […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 5, 2016 0 Comments
NOAA: Hazardous Weather Outlook for Colorado This Week | “Accumulating Snow” Expected More good news for Colorado: NOAA has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Colorado’s high country that is calling for “accumulating snow” and snow levels as low as 6,500-feet. A STRONGER COLD FRONT WILL PUSH IN THURSDAY FOR SNOW LEVELS DOWN TO NEAR 6500 FEET POTENTIALLY. THE MOUNTAINS WILL SEE ACCUMULATING SNOW, AND THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE OF […] Weather SnowBrains | October 4, 2016 0 Comments
K2, Marker, Volkl, Dabello, Marmot, Full Tilt… All To Be Sold… Newell Brand Inc will be selling off K2, Marker, Volkl, Dalbello, Marmot, and Full Tilt. Newell Brands Inc., formerly Newell Rubbermaid, has just launched a sale for some of their business holdings as part of their new business strategy following the buyout of Jarden. Newell bought Jarden for $15 billion and plans to switch trades, from being a holding company to […] Industry News Dylan Cautela | October 4, 2016 1 Comment
Arapahoe Basin, CO Snowmaking UPDATE: “Could Open In A Week” “If everything went perfectly, cold temps and plenty of water, we can get the mountain open in less than a week.” – Arapahoe Basin CEO Al Henceroth, today Arapahoe Basin ski area, CO is generally the first or second ski resort to open in North America. This year shouldn’t be any different. They’re currently making snow like crazy. They could […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2016 3 Comments
VIDEO: Skiing Powder in Jackson Hole, WY Today! “This morning Jackson woke up to the largest snowfall since last season with several reports indicating between 6-12 inches of snow blanketing the summit. The top of Rendezvous Bowl looked and felt more like January than October 4th as temperatures were in the 20’s, winds gusted over 35 mph, and snow drifts exceeded 3 feet.” – Jackson Hole, WY Owen Leeper […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 4, 2016 2 Comments
Professional Climber Anna Smith Passes Away Climbing in Himalayas Internationally renowned Canadian climber, Anna Smith, 31, passed away unexpectedly over the weekend while on an expedition in the Indian Himalayas. Smith and her climbing partner, Alison Criscitiello, had been granted the Mugs Stump Award for their plan to tackle the rigorous Brahmasar II. Flooding in the area of Brahmasar II forced Anna and Cristcitiello to change their plans. They moved further […] Industry News Robin Azer | October 4, 2016 2 Comments
It’s Dumping Snow in Montana Right Now | VIDEO + Photo Tour: [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshowdownmontana%2Fvideos%2F1110883218987243%2F&show_text=0&width=560″] short video of a dog getting crazy in the snow at Showdown Montana ski resort today. [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fkbzk7%2Fvideos%2F10154582961626972%2F&show_text=0&width=400″] video of local meteorologist Ken Webb having fun in the snow at Showdown Montana today. Montana is currently under a Winter Storm Warning. The first Winter Storm Warning of the 2016/17 winter season. This Winter Storm Warning called for 10-15″ […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 4, 2016 1 Comment
3 Colorado Ski Areas Are Already Making Snow! | 2 Plan To Open This Month video of snowmaking at Loveland Pass, CO on October 3rd, 2016. “We fired up the snowguns at 11:00 p.m. last night and are still going strong nearly 14 hours later! The temps and humidity are still working in our favor; if the sun stays hidden and the temps stay cold, we’re prepared to go 24-hours a day. When’s opening day? […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 4, 2016 1 Comment
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Wyoming Today | 6-12+” of Snow Forecast NOAA issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wyoming for today and tomorrow. NOAA is forecasting 6-12+ inches of snow and it’s already snow at Grand Targhee ski resort, WY and Jackson Hole ski resort, WY. * SNOWFALL…6 TO 12 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS ABOVE 9000 FEET. – NOAA Riverton, WY today Snow levels are forecast to drop as low as […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 3, 2016 0 Comments
YouTube Sensation Shay Carl Purchases Ski Resort in Idaho [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPebbleCreekSkiArea%2Fvideos%2F10154840484616564%2F&show_text=0&width=560″] In an industry of booming corporate resorts scarfing up every last acre of skiable terrain, it’s nice to experience some homegrown, low-key, powder stashing little secret gems out there wherever they may be. Pebble Creek Ski Area is one of those places. Located in Inkom, Idaho, about 15 minutes outside of Pocatello, the resort offers 1,100 skiable acres […] Industry News Dylan Cautela | October 3, 2016 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn: “Strong is the New Beautiful” [iframe id=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/qKSXCxkbBg8″] World Champion skier, Lindsey Vonn, can add author to her list of accomplishments with her new book, “Strong is the New Beautiful.” It offers fitness motivation to acquire camera-ready abs, or simply to create a better version of yourself. The tagline encourages readers to “Embrace Your Natural Beauty, Eat Clean, and Harness Your Power.” All great messages for […] Robin Azer | October 3, 2016 5 Comments
Treble Cone, NZ Closing Day: The Best in the Southern Hemisphere Treble Cone closed for the season this Sunday and as usual ended the winter in style. Treble Cone closing day is well known around New Zealand as being the best party of the season and TC fans literally fly across the country for it. The weather wasn’t very cooperative, with poor visibility from some low-lying cloud for most of the day […] Marian Krogh | October 3, 2016 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Montana Today | 10-15″ of Snow Forecast NOAA issued its first Winter Storm Warning of the 2016/17 winter today. The Winter Storm Warning if for a huge swath of Montana. NOAA is forecasting 10-15″ of snowfall for Montana today and tomorrow. * SNOW ACCUMULATION…10 TO 15 INCHES…GREATEST ABOVE 8000 FEET. – NOAA Billings, MT today Winter Weather Advisories are also issued all over western Montana. These Winter […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 3, 2016 1 Comment