Tributary Whitewater Prepares for Exciting Rafting Season Ahead as Sierra Nevada Runoff Forecast Soars LOTUS, Calif. (March 25, 2024) – Tributary Whitewater is gearing up for a promising white water rafting season in California and Oregon after a strong winter, a crucial link between the mountains and rivers. The Sierra Nevada mountains will particularly provide a steady surge of runoff from April through July. This optimistic river flow forecast follows a recent winter […] Riverbrains | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Italian Skier Survives Miraculous 23 Hours Under Avalanche Carluccio Sartori, a 54-year-old Italian skier, survived being buried under an avalanche for 23 hours in the Val Badia mountains of South Tyrol, Italy, in January 2023. Sartori told The New York Post the story of how he was skiing when an avalanche struck, trapping him under literal tons of snow. Despite facing freezing temperatures, he remained conscious until rescuers […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Angel Fire, NM, Report: Closing Weekend 2024 Report from Saturday March 23, 2024 Skiing The drive down to Angel Fire, New Mexico, from Denver was easy on front-range highways at four and a half hours and beats sitting in I-70 traffic on any day. On arrival, people were excited for closing weekend with a wide array of events planned. There was live music, free s’mores, and a […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
The 7 Pieces of Equipment That Have Totally Changed Skiing/Riding According to SnowBrains Readers There are so many different types of ski equipment within the industry that it can sometimes be a little overwhelming to select what equipment is best for you. The basic requirements to hit the mountain are skis/board, boots, bindings, gloves, outerwear, etc. Technology in the ski industry has created so many options for you, so it is best to consult […] Gregg Frantz | March 26, 2024 1 Comment
Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls, March 26, 2024 Spring? Is that you? Wow, just when you were ready for short sleeves, goggle tans, and corn, winter drags you back in. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North America saw the most snow in the last 24 hours, confirmed at […] SnowBrains | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
The ‘Airbnb of Parking’? New App Hopes to Revolutionize Parking at Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek, CO Spotsurfer, a Denver-based parking business, is set to revolutionize parking accessibility for skiers heading to Vail Mountain and Beaver Creek, Colorado. The company aims to tackle the ongoing parking issues near these popular ski destinations, especially during peak seasons. Related: Rare Reserved Parking Spot in Vail Village Selling for $239,5000 As skier traffic surges, finding a parking spot near Vail […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT, Report: Insider Knowledge to the Deep and Steep Report from March 25, 2024 Arriving after multiple powder alerts to Snowbird, Utah, had us out of the car nice and early. Light traffic to the base of the Gad Valley had us in the lot before 8:15 a.m. We spent most of our day in that valley with a couple of trips around the Cirque and a quick moment at […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Kids Under 18 Ski Free at Snowbird, UT, With New Kids Freeloader Pass Snowbird Resort in Utah has announced an exciting new program that makes skiing and snowboarding more accessible and enjoyable for the youth, paving a bright future for the ski and snowboard industry. With the introduction of the Kids Freeloader Pass for the 2024–25 season, Snowbird is not only breaking down financial barriers but also incentivizing the younger generation to explore the […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 13, 2024 Well, well, well, who would have thought — we have a new # 1 and it’s not a French resort! We almost had a German resort move into the top 7, with Kleinwalsertal/Oberstdorf at the Austrian German border recording 4.36 meters (14 feet). Which resorts have the most snow right now? Here is the top 7 for the European Alps: […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: 1 Ridiculously Long Powder Run Report from March 24, 2024 Yesterday we skied one ridiculously long powder run above Lake Tahoe, CA. Fox and I were exhausted. Well, I was exhausted. Fox beat me to the summit by 12 minutes… We recharged on top then dropped this endless line. The snow was exquisite. I slashed and sprayed and hooted as I bounded downhill. We savored. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
The Race That Never Was: FIS Scraps Cross-Border Race from Switzerland to Italy at Matterhorn Ski Paradise After two failed attempts to stage the FIS Alpine World Cup’s first-ever cross-border race at the Matterhorn Ski Paradise, starting in Switzerland and finishing in Italy, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’) together with the Local Organization Committee (‘LOC’) has decided to take the race off the racing calendar for the 24/25 ski season. Related: Warm Temperatures Put First-Ever […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Meet The New GM of Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resorts, Tony Santora Pennsylvania ranks eighth on a 2022/23 list by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) with 25 ski resorts. Ski resorts in Pennsylvania are primarily located in the Pocono Mountains and on the Western side of the state towards Pittsburgh. Over the last few years, Vail Resorts has acquired eight of the 25 ski resorts in Pennsylvania. Two Vail Resorts in Pennsylvania are Jack […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Icelantic Skis Unveils Redesigned Nomad + Maiden Collection Golden, Colorado—Icelantic Skis announces the official unveiling of the newly redesigned Nomad and Maiden Freeride ski collections for the 24/25 season. Recognizing the longstanding success of these beloved lines, Icelantic has undertaken its most extensive redesign yet to enhance performance and pay homage to their freeride roots. For the first time in 8 seasons, the Nomad and Maiden lines have […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
March Madness Continues at Pulseline Adventure Heli-Ski in Valdez, AK, After Mega-Deep Winter in Chugach Mountains Massive snowfall has plastered the Chugach Mountains this season, and Pulseline Adventure is reporting incredible heli-skiing conditions during its first week of operations. Valdez, Alaska—at sea level—has received more than 25 feet of snow to date. Typically, Valdez averages 300 inches in an entire snow year, but this season the average was surpassed by March 1. Meanwhile, nearly 47 feet of […] Offer SnowBrains | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Snowiest Ski Resorts in North America [Updated 2024] All data was pulled from each resort’s website as of March 2024. It’s no secret that the West is the snowiest region in North America. Cold fronts come down from the Gulf of Alaska, hit our North-South oriented mountain ranges, and orographic lifting does the rest. There are 10 ski resorts in the west that average over 500” of snow. […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls, March 25, 2024 Spring? Is that you? Wow, just when you were ready for short sleeves, goggle tans, and corn, winter drags you back in. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These resorts across North America saw the most snow in the last 24 hours, confirmed at the […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Conditions Report: Big Lifts, Many Turns Report from March 24, 2024 The Cottonwood Canyon traffic can be fickle, so we spent a happy Sunday at Snowbasin, UT.We were met by no crowds, sunshine, and some very deep turns. Some places were much deeper than the 7 inches indicated on the resort’s website. The top half of the John Paul Express was velvety. Long, untracked lines through […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
The Most Unforgettable Ski Trail Names Everybody has their favorite ski run. The one that given the right conditions delivers incredible satisfaction. But what about the trail that stands out just on the name alone? We asked our followers “What’s the weirdest ski trail name you’ve come across?” Below is just a sample of some of their answers. We tried to categorize them as best we […] Laughs Brent Thomas | March 25, 2024 16 Comments
2 Backcountry Skiers Swept Away by Avalanche, Plunging 650 Feet to their Death near Klosters, Switzerland Two backcountry skiers were swept away by an avalanche, falling 650 feet off the mountain face into the valley near Klosters, Switzerland, on Friday, March 22. The pair was killed on impact and authorities could only confirm their death. On Friday afternoon, two backcountry skiers were caught by avalanches as they were making their way from the Silvretta hut towards […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Mountain Lion Attacks Brothers, Fatally Wounding 1, in El Dorado County, CA A mountain lion attacked two brothers who were antler shed hunting in a remote area of Darling Ridge Road and Skid Road, Georgetown, California, on Saturday, March 24, fatally wounding the older brother. It is the first fatal mountain lion attack in California in 20 years. An 18-year-old teenager called 911 on Saturday at 1:13 p.m. reporting that he and […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
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