The 9 Best Chairlift Names According to SnowBrains Readers The most important feature of a ski area will be different for everyone. Some will say it’s the terrain, others, the snow quality. Even more will say it’s about how family-friendly it is or the après ski scene. The names of the chairlifts are probably pretty low on the list, but these vital conveyances, which whisk skiers and snowboarders up […] Brent Thomas | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
E-Skimo: The Ski Industry’s First Electric Powered Ski Ski mountaineering is where skiers make their way up to the summit of a mountain, then downhill-ski back to the base. It is a sector of skiing that has been growing in popularity since the pandemic. Until now, skiers have had to climb up the mountain mostly by human power unless skiers have access to a snowmobile, CAT, or helicopter. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
27-Year-Old Freerider Caught in Avalanche at Stubai, Austria On Wednesday, December 11, a 27-year-old local skier was caught in an avalanche at the Stubai Glacier, Austria. The 27-year-old was skiing with a 33-year-old Canadian near the “Wildspitz” mountain station. The pair left the groomed runs and skied eastward into steeper off-piste terrain, where they triggered a loose snow avalanche. Related: Freeride Guide at Hochfügen Ski Resort, Austria, Seriously […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Australian Olympic Snowboarder Scotty James Launches Boxing-Inspired Snow Mitten Olympic medalist, World Champion Snowboarder, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Scotty James just announced the relaunch of his website and dropped his signature “Fight Night Snow Mitt” available for exclusive purchase in adult and youth sizes. Related: Australian Olympic Snowboarder Scotty James Shares Adorable Gender Reveal The red mittens, which are similar in design to boxing gloves, are Scotty’s signature on the snow. With his signature red mitts, […] Industry News Press Release | December 12, 2024 1 Comment
Keystone, CO, Boot-Packs Avalanche Terrain to Prepare for Opening As more snow hits the U.S. and skiers and snowboarders anticipate the rope dropping on their favorite terrain, it is not always as simple as waiting on enough snowfall. That is what the ski patrollers at Keystone Resort, Colorado, know, which is why they spend time boot-compacting (or boot packing) its avalanche terrain. The resort shared on its social media […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Industry Continues Sustainability Efforts at 2nd Industry Summit The second edition of the Ski Industry Climate Summit, held last week during ISPO Munich, reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to sustainability through collaboration and innovation. Organized by Atomic, the two-day event brought together over 180 industry professionals and sustainability experts from major ski and snowboard brands, suppliers, retailers, and organizations. The 25% increase in attendance compared to the inaugural summit […] Industry News Press Release | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Fresh Snow on a Big Base Report from Tuesday, December 10, 2024 There are a lot of ways to enjoy the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon. With a sunny day between storm cycles, I wanted to test the area west of Timberline Resort. In particular, I wanted to ski around the Little Zigzag River. I skinned from Timberline to a few hundred feet above Palmer. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Top 3 Snowfalls on December 12 More resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. Many resorts in Michigan got DUMPED on last night, but sadly, the vast majority are still closed. What a waste! 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 […] SnowBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
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