Switzerland Hosts Inaugural FIS Freestyle Ski Summer Grand Prix History was made under sunny skies on August 20, 2023, as the inaugural FIS Freestyle Ski Summer Grand Prix took place at the Jump’in waterramp in Mettmenstetten, Switzerland. Mettmenstetten is situated about 20 mins south of Zurich. The Jumpin’ is a state-of-the-art waterramp which provides ramps for summer training for various FIS disciplines. Here some of the world’s best athletes […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Meet the Latest Addition to the Avalanche Search & Rescue Team at Deer Valley, UT Meet the newest member of the Search and Rescue Team at Deer Valley, UT. Her name is Maggie and she is an 11-weeks-old puppy, training to work alongside her canine buddies Rooster, Ninja and Tingo, as well as Deer Valley Ski Patrol’s 70 full-time and part-time human professional ski patrollers. Meet the Team Ninja is a 7 year old lab pointer […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Hiking Horsetail Falls, Desolation Wilderness, CA: Sunshine, Scrambling, Swimming Holes, and Storms Report from August 18, 2023 75ish degrees and partly cloudy is the perfect hike-to-swim weather here at high elevation. We decided a 4+ mile out-and-back hike to Horsetail Falls, CA, would be a great way to spend our day off of work. After a short, 30 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe to just past Sierra at Tahoe Ski Resort, […] John Cunningham | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Ruapehu Ski Area, NZ, Reports Deepest Current Snow Base in the World Ski season is still roughly 100 days away for the northern hemisphere but the southern hemisphere ski zones of South America, Australia, and New Zealand are still right in the thick of theirs. Patagonian ski areas in Argentina and Chile are reporting a below-average winter, with Australia seeing far below-average snowfall for most of its winter as well. But New […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Cruising Through Welcoming Wildflowers at Utah’s Newest Bike Park Report from Sunday, August 20, 2023 Powder Mountain is the biggest ski area in the country and its brand-new bike park opened for its second year this summer on July 6. Since then, it’s been nothing but fun, games, and now summer wildflowers at the epic Utah mountain. Known for its deep, natural powder snow, most people don’t know that […] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
4 Climbers Die on 18,619′ Pico de Orizaba, Mexico’s Highest Peak On Sunday, four Mexican climbers were reported dead after a climbing accident occurred on volcano Pico De Orizaba, the nation’s highest peak at 18,619 feet. The civil defense office in the central state of Puebla reports that all four deaths appeared to have been caused by a fall. Two of the climbers were from the neighboring state of Veracruz and […] Climbing CragBrains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Massive $2 Billion Utah Mega-Resort Set to Open Next Year Vacationers to Southwest Utah will soon have another lodging option to choose from. Black Desert Resort, located just eight miles from St. George, is slated to open in the fall of 2024. The new resort will be colossal and will cover an impressive 630 acres. This will easily make it the largest resort in the state. For reference, Disneyland is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 21, 2023 2 Comments
SnowBrains Deep Patagonia Highlight Video 2022 | Tierra Del Fuego, El Chalten, & Over 200 Flamingos Last season (2022), we ended up in a bit of pickle. We were honored to be invited by Ice Axe Expeditions to guide 2 trips to Antarctica (due to a backlog from 2 canceled trips due to the pandemic) but the 2 trips had 11 days between them. What the hell were we supposed to do with 11-days in Patagonia […] Trip Report Miles Clark | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
California State Parks Temporarily Closing All State Beaches in Orange and San Diego Counties Due to Hurricane Hilary Out of an abundance of caution for public safety, California State Parks today announced temporary closures and camping cancellations for state parks and beaches due to potential impacts from Hurricane Hilary. Related: Tropical Storm Hilary Brings Historic Rain and Flash Flooding to Southern California All state beaches in Orange and San Diego counties will be closed on Sunday and Monday, […] SnowBrains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Tropical Storm Hilary Brings Historic Rain and Flash Flooding to Southern California View this post on Instagram A post shared by National Weather Service (@nws) California is currently in the grip of severe flash flooding, especially impacting the region of Los Angeles. According to the National Weather Service, the situation is evolving into a “DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING SITUATION” stretching from Point Mugu, through Thousand Oaks, to the Woodland […] SnowBrains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Baja California Hurricane Hilary, a category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean, approached the Baja California peninsula on August 18, 2023. Related: Hurricane Hilary to Bring High Winds, Flooding, and… Snow To California The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) on the NOAA-20 satellite acquired this image of Hilary in the predawn hours of August 18 (09:25 Universal Time), when the eye […] WeatherBrains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Before and After Pictures From Palisades Tahoe, CA, Show How Deep Last Season Really Was Palisades Tahoe, CA, is 93 days away from opening on November 22 (weather and conditions permitting) for Winter 23/24. All signs are pointing towards another fantastic snow year, but will it be as good as last season? Related: Dramatic Before and After Pictures Show Full Extent of California’s Snowpack Last Season If last season is already a distant memory, check […] SnowBrains | August 21, 2023 0 Comments
Flash Floods Close Death Valley National Park, CA Due to Hurricane Hilary, Death Valley National Park, CA, is experiencing heavy rainfalls and flash flooding. Many roadways have already experienced significant debris flows, undercutting and complete shoulder loss. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible, with Inyo County expecting to receive rainfall amounts this weekend that are comparable to or exceeding average annual totals. National Park Services […] Weather SnowBrains | August 20, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Charity Ride Takes in 62 Miles and 10,000 Feet Vertical Climb This is a guest post submitted by Bryan Unger I’m beyond excited to share about a stout physical challenge that I embarked on – a journey that involved 10,000 feet of elevation gain, pedaling through sixty-two miles of diverse terrain. This ride wasn’t just about testing my physical limits; it was about supporting a cause that holds immense significance – […] Biking Guest Author | August 20, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Busy Week Ahead for South America, Meters of Snow Possible for The Andes Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:55 pm MDT, 8/19/2023 A powerful winter storm is on track to slam into the Andes through the weekend and next week, bringing DEEP snowfall to the region. By the middle of next week, resorts will likely see totals upwards of 1-2 meters with some spots possibly seeing of 3-4+ meters. The […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: “The Southern Drifter” Report from August 18, 2023 Greggy finally got here yesterday! He’d been stuck in Santiago, Chile for 12 days due to some paperwork issues with the car he bought. He’s the man because he got a car that we are gonna drive south to deep Patagonia after ski season here then get on a boat to Antarctica. Thanks, Greggy! Yesterday […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Hurricane Hilary to Bring High Winds, Flooding, and… Snow To California Note: this is NOT an official forecast. Refer to the National Hurricane Center or local National Weather Service offices for the latest information. Hurricane Hilary is projected to make landfall in southern California this weekend, making this the first time in over 80 years that a tropical storm has impacted California. Hilary is expected to bring high winds, flood risk, and […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Dobson Ski Field, New Zealand Report: Enter The Dobo Trip report from August 18, 2023 Powder stashes and space for slashes; Mt. Dobson makes an impression measured in ear-to-ear grins. Roosted conveniently in-between the South Island mountain communities of Fairlie and Lake Tekapo, Mt. Dobson (‘Dobo’ to its faithful) is a respected fixture on the New Zealand snow map. Its earned a solid rep for focus upon […] Trip Report Paulie | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
British Columbia Declares State of Emergency as Worst Ever Wildfires Ravage Canada The Canadian state of British Columbia declared a state of emergency and ordered a total of 15,000 households to evacuate. Another 20,000 households in the area are under alert. Areas with evacuation orders include Kelowna, a city of 36,000 inhabitants about 50 minutes from Big White Ski Resort. While the ski resort is currently not under threat, the smoke reaches […] Fire Julia Schneemann | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Chair Plummets to Ground at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Injuring 3 A chair plummeted to the ground at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, in the afternoon today, August 19, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m. The chair in question was the Kosciuzko Quad Express. According to the press release received from Thredbo, the chair became detached when it was struck by a gust of wind. The incident occured just before the top station at […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
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