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Mikaela Shiffrin Will Only Race in 1 Discipline at World Cup Finals Post Injury

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin shared on her social media channels that she will only compete in one discipline at the World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, being her strongest: Slalom. Following her January injury, Shiffrin has explained that despite their best efforts, the injury has simply not allowed a safe return to Giant Slalom racing, let alone speed events […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 14, 2024
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Echo Mountain, CO, Will Remain Closed All Day Today After Receiving 3’ of Snow

Echo Mountain, Colorado, announced on their website and social media channels, that the resort will be closed today, Thursday, March 14, after receiving a staggering 30 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. The closure also affects its night skiing offer which is usually offered every Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30  – 9:00 p.m. “Echo faithful, we will be […]

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Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Big is Best

Report from Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Today was my first taste of Powder Mountain and it re-ordered my top ski resorts list. Having spent significant time in Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, and Utah during the past few seasons, this hit different. PowMow is special; it is absolutely singular. I first heard about PowMow from my partner’s dad, who came here […]

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Nicky Blumm | March 14, 2024
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Park City, UT, Man Killed in Montana Avalanche Near Lost Trail Ski Area

A Park City man, David Macfarlane, 64, died in an avalanche near Lost Trail Ski Area in Montana on Tuesday, according to the Ravalli County Sheriff’s office. The incident occurred in southern Ravalli County, with a group of skiers from Utah witnessing the event. Despite their efforts and a satellite device call for help, Macfarlane succumbed to his injuries before […]

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AvyBrains | March 14, 2024
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Eldora Mountain, CO, Will Not Open Today Due to Avalanches Burying the Road After 33 Inches of New Snow Overnight

Yes, you read that headline correctly: it snowed 33 inches at Eldora overnight. With big snowfall like that at a ski area comes big work to get it open. Due to avalanches burying the road into Eldora this morning and plow drivers working tirelessly to clear it, the ski area reported on its website this morning that it will not open […]

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Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals, March 14

Colorado is leading today’s top 5 with two resorts seeing 30+ inches! With some resorts having almost 3 feet of new snow overnight, please note that some areas will be closed and experience high avalanche risk! After a slow start to the season, things are shaping up for another epic winter! Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our […]

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[PHOTOS] Snow Chaos in Northern Italy Closes Roads & Tunnels After 5 Feet of Snowfall

The southern side of the European Alps has seen massive snowfalls last weekend. The biggest snow fell along the Swiss-Italian border. Many areas in Italy saw between 1-1.5 meters (3-5 feet) of snowfall over the last five days. Several mountain passes and tunnels had to be closed due to avalanche danger and snow on the roads. An avalanche in Martell […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2024
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Arctic Valley Ski Area, AK: Serving the Community 1 Powder Day at a Time

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Alaska in the winter evokes dreams of the 600+ inches of annual snowfall at Alyeska Resort, endless touring lines up various mountain ranges for backcountry connoisseurs, and heli-guided operations whisking wealthy customers or famous extreme athletes up steep peaks and untouched powder fields. While all these objectives can certainly be pursued in Alaska, they are generally expensive, require days/weeks/months of […]

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Jared Roberts | March 13, 2024
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Booking a Private Lesson at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, is a Total Game Changer

I recently had the privilege of visiting Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, for the first time. I had heard so much about the famous resort and had even visited in the summer but had never been there for what it is truly known for, the skiing.  That was about to change. I was on a weeklong road trip using […]

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Alta Ski Area, UT, Hits 500″ of Total Season Snowfall

Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, has always been known as one of the snowiest resorts in America. This season is no exception. A 20″ storm total (and still snowing) has brought the legendary resort to 501″ for the season as of today, March 13, 2024. Related: Alta, UT, Report: 447″ of Snowfall Already This Season & High Rustler […]

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SnowBrains Forecast: Major Storm for Front Range as Colorado Low Spins Up

NWS estimated snow totals. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary A major snowstorm is headed for Colorado, with feet of snow expected along the Front Range through Friday morning. This storm starts up pretty innocently, with some light snow across the mountains Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. During this period temperatures are relatively warm, with low snow:liquid ratios keeping snow totals modest.  This […]

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WeatherBrains | March 13, 2024
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‘Next Ski Season’ Starts Now at Snowbasin Resort, UT

  Huntsville, UT – March 12, 2024 – Snowbasin Resort is already looking ahead to next winter with the launch of their 2024-2025 season passes. Guests who purchase now will lock in the best rates of the year and gain immediate access to the resort, bypassing a few months of waiting and relishing over 30 days of bonus skiing, plus summer […]

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’24/’25 Season Passes for Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, are on Sale Now

Season passes for the 2024/2025 winter season for Gunstock Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, are now on sale. Skiers and snowboarders can get the greatest value and lowest price on next winter’s lift access by purchasing their season pass before prices increase on May 1. Gunstock offers season pass options to suit every skier and snowboarder: Winter Prime, valid every day […]

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Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals for March 13, 2024

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Today, the northwest is where it’s at. It’s been a wild couple of weeks, but snowfall totals have taken a nose dive across the country the last few days. 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 […]

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Alyeska Resort, AK, First North American Resort to Pass 600″ Snowfall

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Alyeska Resort in Alaska is having one hell of a season. It’s absolutely dumping up there and showing no signs of stopping. Related: Dreaming Of Alaska – Winter Is Coming to Alyeska Resort   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Alyeska Resort (@resortalyeska) Recent snowfall took the resort past a remarkable milestone – the first resort […]

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Vail Resorts Q2 2024 Financial Results: Skier Visits Down 10%, But Income Up 5% Despite 42% Lower Snowfall

In its latest financial update, released on Monday, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has detailed its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending March 3, 2024, along with insights into its season pass sales, lodging trends, and comprehensive plans for the upcoming year. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? “Given the unfavorable conditions across […]

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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: “Chute 75” = 1 of the Best Inbounds Runs in North America

Report from March 12, 2024 Today was a mini powder day at Palisades. 1-4″ of new snow overnight last night. I started on KT-22 at 9am and Chute 75 was OK. I went straight to the upper mountain and had a riot skiing Granite Chief for 3 laps. It was a bit deeper and more spongey up there. On my […]

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Miles Clark | March 12, 2024
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Wasatch Mountains, UT, Report: Winter Camping in Couloir Country

Report from Saturday, March 9, 2024 I pulled into a deserted camp at the base of a very tall, very steep, unforgiving mountain riddled with cliffs and couloirs. It was now past 4 p.m. and the shade of the surrounding peak brought with it a mid-winter chill that stabbed right through my gore-tex coat. Time to set up camp and […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 12, 2024
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[VIDEO] “To the Hills and Back” – A Heart-Wrenching Documentary Exploring the Lives of 2 Backcountry Skiers Who Navigate the Aftermath of Separate Avalanche Tragedies

“Using stories has always been integral to our approach to avalanche education at the UAC. Since our inaugural avalanche education video, ‘Winning the Avalanche Game,’ back in 1996, we’ve recognized the power of storytelling to convey important lessons. When we set out to create a new version of the Know Before You Go program, we knew we needed compelling narratives […]

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AvyBrains | March 12, 2024
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Brian Head Resort, UT, Extends Season to May 5

Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah is excited to announce it will extend ski season by three extra weeks. Originally planned to finish on April 14, Brian Head Resort is now targeting Sunday, May 5, as a closing date. Brian Head Resort is in full operation, with snow tubing, night skiing, ski lessons, and dining available through Sunday, April 14. […]

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