Father and 2 Children Critically Injured by Rooftop Avalanche at Purgatory Resort, CO Roof avalanches are a very dangerous hazard that requires the utmost attentiveness this season with parts of the West seeing the most snowfall they’ve seen in decades. One father and his two children were severely injured by a rooftop snowslide last week when snow and ice slid from the roof of a multifamily residence at Purgatory Resort in Durango, CO, and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Explosion in Mammoth Lakes, CA, Leaves 5 People Hospitalized [UPDATED March 24, 2023] Five people were sent to the hospital after an explosion at the Val D’lesere condominiums located at 194 Hillside Drive in Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A propane tank may have caused the explosion, but the exact cause is still under investigation. Four people have subsequently been released from hospital, a fifth person, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Man Killed After Falling 25-Feet From Chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO A skier has died after falling from a chairlift at Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, on Friday, March 17th, reports Summit Daily. John Perucco, 60, from Illinois, was attempting to remove snow from his seat on the Zendo chair when he fell 25 feet onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Safety Bar Talk: Up, Down, When Does it Matter? Perucco reportedly […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 1 Comment
Vail Resorts to Use Combination of Free and Paid Parking at Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to Address Traffic Issues Northstar, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to Address Traffic and Parking Challenges Next Winter Season Starting winter 2023/24, the resorts will create a combination of free and paid parking options on weekends and holidays/peak periods, with a focus on reservations and carpooling incentives, in an effort to alleviate road congestion and parking challenges. Road congestion and parking challenges in the Lake Tahoe […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, to Scrap Volunteer Ski Patrol in 2024 Perisher Resort, Australia, has decided to discontinue the volunteer ski patrol that has worked alongside Perisher’s professional ski patrol for over 50 years in the winter of 2024. The decision was made to ensure “the delivery of consistent ski patrol services at Perisher Ski Resort.” The Perisher Ski Patrol Inc. (‘PSP’) has approximately 120 active members and is Australia’s largest […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO] French Skier Breaks World Speed Record, Going Almost 160MPH The French speed skier Simon Billy broke the world record at the speed skiing World Championships in Vars, France, when he reached a record 158.8 miles per hour (255.5 km per hour), breaking the previous world record in speed skiing held by Italian Ivan Origione at 158.4mph https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqFodz8oRHJ/?igshid=ZjE2NGZiNDQ= Industry News SnowBrains | March 23, 2023 0 Comments
Extreme Avalanche Danger in Place in Large Parts of Colorado The Colorado Avalanche Information Center ‘CAIC’ has advised the public that large parts of Colorado’s Central and Southern Mountains are under an Avalanche Warning. The areas have been subject to extreme avalanche danger following heavy snowfalls and strong winds on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Level 5 means that avalanches are easy to trigger and can be anticipated to be large, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Join the Insta360 #NoDroneNoProblem Challenge for Your Chance to Win $500 Insta360 is holding its #NoDroneNoProblem challenge, and you can join every week for a fresh chance to win $500. Drone shots are awesome. Want to know something else awesome? The chance to win $500 every week in the #NoDroneNoProblem Awards! While not everyone can be an expert drone pilot, everyone can shoot epic fake drone shots. All you need is a 360-capable […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, Releases 2023 Day Pass, Lessons, and Skitube Sales Perisher Resort, Australia, has launched its 2023 snow season sales for lift tickets, lessons, rentals, and Skitube tickets. Perisher Resort is situated in the Kosciuszko National Park, roughly 250 miles (400km) from Sydney, NSW. Perisher Resort is Australia’s largest ski resort and consists of the four interconnected resort areas Perisher, Guthega, Blue Cow, and Smiggins Hole, offering 3,076 acres of […] Industry News Oz Brains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Accepts Nominations for the 2023 Lake Spirit Awards Until April 28, 2023 Sometimes large restoration projects can overshadow the daily efforts of everyday people working to protect Lake Tahoe. From hosting trash cleanups to installing erosion control measures, individuals’ actions can collectively have a huge impact on the environment. Awards recognizing people exhibiting a special dedication to conserving the lake are now open for nominations. The 2023 Lake Spirit Awards will honor […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
The BC Backcountry with Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing I spent the past week snowboarding in the Kootenays. No mountain is created equal and every experience in the mountains is a gift, but it is fair to say that while I am once more planted on the east coast, my thoughts are still very much out west. This is one of the most majestic regions of the Great White […] Jacqui Davis | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Summit Passes 800″ Snowfall for the Season What an incredibly snowy few weeks in California, especially Mammoth Mountain. 16″ of fresh snow in the last 24 hours has taken the total snowfall received at the summit over 800″. 800″. 67-feet. That’s enough to bury three and a half giraffes standing on each other. Or ten Michael Jordans. Or fourteen Danny DeVitos. It’s more than the length of a […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2023 0 Comments
American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Applauds Introduction of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act Senators Manchin and Barrasso praised for legislation that would modernize the outfitter and guide permitting system and improve access to public lands. The American Mountain Guides Association applauds Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY) for the introduction of America’s Outdoor Recreation Act (AORA), a first-of-its-kind package of outdoor recreation bills. AORA includes the Simplifying Outdoor Access for Recreation […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2023 2 Comments
Thredbo Resort, Australia, Opens Sales for 2023 Winter Season Today Thredbo Resort will deliver Australia’s most premium guest experience this winter, revealing that its winter product range is available to purchase from today. Thredbo Resort has revealed that its winter offering will be the biggest and best to date in 2023, further cementing its position as a world-class skiing and snowboarding destination. Voted Australia’s Best Ski Resort for the sixth year in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Deer Valley Resort, UT, Extends Ski Season Until April 23 Utah winter has delivered this 2022-2023 ski season and has led to several resorts extending their ski seasons. On March 16th, Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, announced on Instagram that it will extend the season one more week until April 23rd, 2023. Only Bald Eagle and Bald Mountain lifts will remain spinning through that week. Deer Valley received […] Industry News Riley McDonald | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Host Freeride Competition March 21-24 From March 21-24, 2023, Freeride athletes from far and wide will descend on Taos Ski Valley, NM, to test themselves against the resort’s famed steeps, chasing the top podium spot and trying to get one step closer to making the Freeride World Tour. Along with the International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association and the Freeride World Tour, Taos Ski Valley will host a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
March Madness at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC March Madness has arrived at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, which means the snowpack is at its peak, the days are longer, and the lifts are open later. From first chair to last call, there’s no shortage of events to keep skiers and riders busy on and off the hill. This month is lined up to be legendary, with big snow, big […] Featured Article Nick DeRiso | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Join the End-of-Season-Fun at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO With less than two weeks left of the 22/23 season, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, CO, is packing tons of fun into its end-of-season program. The Colorado resort has had a bumper season with 292 inches of snowfall. Spring skiing is kicking off strong with 7” of new snow in the past 24 hours and more snow in the forecast. The season […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Extends Season to April 30, 2023 Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, announced it would extend its season by at least three weeks. The Californian ski resort has moved its expected closing day for the Snow Summit chair to April 30, 2023. The exciting news comes as the area has been experiencing record snowfalls. Big Bear Mountain Resort has received 210 inches of snow this season, the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Extends Ski Season to At Least July Thanks to the most snow in North America (and likely the world), Mammoth Mountain announced today that it will remain open for “winter” (skiing and snowboarding) operations through AT LEAST July (no firm closing day has been set). Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Chairlifts at Mammoth Mountain, CA The announcement comes with the resort’s season snowfall record (668”) […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
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