Elevenate x Gore Unveils Limited Edition of The Ultimate Freeride Jacket – Pure 100 The Elevenate Pure 100 freeride jacket. Developed in collaboration with GORE-TEX Brand and freeride legend, former world champion Reine Barkered. The Pure 100 is a limited edition of 100 pieces, designed to meet the needs of the most demanding freeride skiers. The Pure 100 jacket will be exclusively available for purchase online and at hand-picked stores. Related: Gear Review: Elevenate […] SnowBrains | October 1, 2023 0 Comments
Snowy Range: A Local’s Gem At Lovable Laramie, WY Brought to you by Visit Laramie A healthy winter has transformed Wyoming into a winter playground, and the locals around Laramie love the good times at their lovable ski area, Snowy Range. A quiet ski area with a genuine community feel, Snowy Range will likely rise quickly among your favorite places for skiing or snowboarding. -Slopes Style- A hometown gem […] Featured Article Paulie | October 1, 2023 0 Comments
Keely’s Camp for Girls Launches 2023/2024 Sponsorships and Backcountry Camps Keely’s Camp, a female-founded and run camp, is thrilled to offer several unique experiences this fall for the next generation of girls to feel empowered, inspired, educated, and connected in skiing and outdoor sports. Apply today for two amazing sponsorship opportunities with Keely’s Camp: Girl on Fire Sponsorship Keely’s Camp, in collaboration with Blizzard, Tecnica, Stio, and SHRED are running […] SnowBrains | October 1, 2023 0 Comments
Experienced Trail Runner Missing in Rocky Mountains, CO On Thursday, September 28, 2023, a man was reported missing by his wife after failing to return from a run at Rocky Mountain National Park, CO. 49-year old Fort Collins, CO, native Chad Pallansch was last heard from on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, when the experienced trail runner set out on a 28-mile run from North Inlet Trailhead. Rocky Mountain […] SnowBrains | September 30, 2023 0 Comments
Norwegian Manufacturer Stereo Skis Announce US Debut and Launch Stereo Skis today announced its official launch and debut to the US Skiing Market. The company, founded in 2008, is a Norwegian-based ski manufacturer dedicated to creating the most high-performance and sustainable skis worldwide. Related: The 9 Best ‘Small’ Snowsports Brands Heralding Scandinavian handcraft techniques, Stereo Skis has spent the last 10 years building skis that combine the highest quality […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 30, 2023 0 Comments
Mt Bachelor, OR, Provides Updates on Resort Upgrades for 23/24 Winter Mt Bachelor, OR, recently provided updates on all the incredible upgrades that customers will see at the resort this winter. Below is a post from its blog page. It has been an incredible summer so far. For the most part, the weather has been good, with a little bit of smoke here and there and the occasional thunderstorm, but otherwise, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 30, 2023 0 Comments
Public Comments Sought on Options for Restoring Grizzly Bears to North Cascades, WA The National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service are seeking public input on a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that evaluates options for restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades Ecosystem in Washington, where the animals once roamed. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is also inviting public comment on a proposed rule under section 10(j) of the […] SnowBrains | September 30, 2023 0 Comments
New Van Deer Race Ski Logo Not Approved by FIS With less than a month left until the FIS Alpine season opening in Sölden, Austria, bad news has emerged from Austrian ski brand Van Deer. The brand, founded by former ski racer Marcel Hirscher in a joint venture with Red Bull has been told this week that the new logo is also not deemed compliant and sponsored racers will be […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 29, 2023 1 Comment
New ‘Double Blue’ Run Classification Added to Trail Map at Big Sky Resort, MT Big Sky Resort recently unveiled its trail map for the upcoming season which included some noteworthy changes. The most exciting was the upgraded Lone Peak Tram, but another significant change was the introduction of a new “double blue” terrain rating to denote an advanced intermediate run. Big Sky is well known for having impressive terrain variety across its massive 5,850-acre […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
New Wild Blue Gondola at Steamboat Resort, CO, Will Be Ready for 2023/24 Season There is so much excitement around this upcoming season regarding lift upgrades, expansion news, and other investments. The ski industry had one of its best seasons last year regarding participation numbers, and resorts are hoping for another great one again. Steamboat, Colorado, is a resort that is planning for the future, and one of its big projects is going to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces 8 Legends to be Inducted in Park City, UT, in 2024 (ISHPEMING, MI) – The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is excited to announce the eight-member Hall of Fame Class of 2023 that will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the annual Snowsports History Celebration in Park City, Utah, in March 2024. The Class of 2023 was unveiled at a media announcement party […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Only 3 Weeks Until FIS World Cup Opening in Freestyle with Big Air at Chur, Switzerland The countdown is on until the start of the first Freestyle World Cup event held by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (‘FIS’). The Chur Big Air in Switzerland is a staple of the FIS Freestyle calendar and kicks off the Freestyle season each year. The FIS Freestyle category consists of six very unique disciplines: Ski/Boarder-Cross Moguls (Duals and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
The 1st Non-Glacial Northern Hemisphere Resorts Will Open in 7 Days Summer is over, and fall is here. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are finally dropping, and the leaves are turning. “Winter is coming.” In Finland. Levi, the nation’s largest ski area, and Ruka, another one of the largest, both plan to open on October 6th, 2023, the first non-glacial resorts in the northern hemisphere to do so. That’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City, UT In the earnings call yesterday, as well as covering the financials for the fourth quarter and year-end, Vail Resorts’s CEO Kirsten Lynch also teased some upcoming capital expenditure projects for next summer. Related: Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million, and New Lifts Teased for 2024 “In addition to this year’s significant investments […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 1 Comment
Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million, and New Lifts Teased for 2024 Vail Resorts yesterday reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 ending July 31, 2023, season-to-date pass sales, and updates on capital spending plans. The results fell short of expectations due to subpar snowfall in Australia and North American summer operations underperforming. Shares dropped 0.5% in after-hours trading. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close on Saturday Due to Incoming Wintry Weather Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store, and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close on Saturday, September 30th at 3 p.m. due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow. (Heads Up!) The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World […] SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Remembering JP Auclair via the Greatest Skiing Segment of All-Time JP Auclair was one of the best there’s been in freeskiing. The guy did it all from park, to moguls, to big mountain, to extreme skiing, to helping create the first twin tip skis, to co-founding Armada skis. JP was born on August 22, 1977 in Foy, Quebec, Canada and made a major impact on freeskiing in the 1990’s, 2000’s, and 2010’s. Just when […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
30 Days Until the 23/24 FIS Alpine World Cup Season Opener in Sölden, Austria It is time to start getting pumped for the 23/24 Alpine World Cup season: in just 30 days the FIS Alpine tour sets off with a women’s Giant Slalom on October 28, 2023, followed by the men’s Giant Slalom race on October 29, 2023, in Sölden, Austria. Last year, the women’s Giant Slalom event and season opener in Sölden had […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 28, 2023 0 Comments
The Good Stuff Just Got Better With 2 New Ikon Pass Destinations for Winter 23/24 Ikon Pass Prices Go Up on October 13 Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania join Ikon Pass for winter 23/24, unlocking even more East Coast access for Ikon Pass holders. Score your Ikon Pass at its current low rates before October 13, 2023, when prices go up $50, and get in on the good stuff at over 50 […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2023 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT, Hones in on the Guest Experience for the 2023-24 Season Following last year’s record-breaking winter season, Snowbird in Utah is pleased to unveil several new programs, improvements, and upgrades for the mountain and its guests for the 2023-24 season. These improvements expand upon the recent installation of new Tram cabins and Tram rooftop balconies—celebrating the mountain’s legacy of innovation and stewardship while nodding toward a future of exploration and adventure. […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 28, 2023 0 Comments
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