Recap of the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction at Big Sky, MT The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum (The Hall of Fame) successfully inducted members from 2021 and 2022 and one member from 2018 — bad-boy-line race skier Bode Miller — cementing their place in history as accomplishing the highest possible industry honor. “Over 600 individuals attended the ceremonies and the weeklong industry celebrations. Many of our […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
Another Explosion at Mammoth Lakes, CA, as Town Urges People to Clear Propane Lines On April 1, 2023, around 1:30 a.m., an unoccupied single-family home on Juniper Road, Mammoth lakes, CA, was rocked by a massive explosion. Emergency crews responded to the scene of the explosion, which also caused a structure fire, resulting in the evacuation of nearby residences. Additionally, the fire caused snowmelt flooding, resulting in the evacuation of a nearby condominium complex. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 2, 2023 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow Across Utah Mountains Through Wednesday With 3-5 Feet Possible For The Cottonwoods Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:10 PM MDT, 4/2/2023 Forecast Summary: A trough will move through Utah Sunday night through Wednesday and bring 1-3 FEET of snow to most mountain locations, with 3-5 FEET possible in the Cottonwoods. Snow will develop Sunday night over far northern Utah as moisture is transported into the region ahead of the […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 2, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Colorado in for a Deep Week Forecast by SnowBrains forecaster Clay Malott – 4/1/23 4 pm MT In the latest edition of “the season that keeps giving”, Colorado is in for yet another solid storm. Most of the snow during this storm will fall from Monday night through Wednesday night. Beyond that, a very minor storm is possible next weekend before the West enters a drier […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 1, 2023 0 Comments
Massachusetts Man Arrested for Driving 2 MPH Over Speed Limit Through Small Vermont Town on His Way to Killington Resort, VT Late last night, Billy Beaver of Worcester, Mass., was arrested for driving 27 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone near Killington, VT. He reportedly was on his way to the resort to go skiing for the weekend. We conducted an interview with Billy, who recalled his strange encounter with a local police officer. He told SnowBrains, “I was confused […] Guest Author | April 1, 2023 1 Comment
Kansas Farmers to Build State’s First Ski Resort | To be Highest Point in the State Kansas will soon have its first ski resort three hours west of Kansas City near Hays, KS. The plan is to use a collection of heavy machinery, such as excavators and bulldozers, to move an estimated 1.5 billion cubic feet to construct a peak standing at 6,000 ft. You’re correct if you think Kansas has no mountains, but that isn’t […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 1, 2023 2 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Will Race for Norway From 23/24 After Secret Wedding to Norway’s Aleksander Kilde *Please note this was an April Fools’ Joke U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin and Norway’s Aleksander Aamodt Kilde tied the knot in a secret wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The 28-year-old American and 30-year-old Norwegian have been dating for two years and announced their plans to holiday in Mexico after the World Cup Finals on their Instagram Accounts. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 1, 2023 3 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Has Snowiest Month On Record Snowbasin, UT, is soaring past more records thanks to Snowmageddon. With 26 inches falling in the last 48 hours, the Utah resort has received 200 inches in March alone, making this the snowiest month on record. The previous record was 191 inches in December of 1983. It’s not lightening up either, with snow still falling today and an additional […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Announces Spring Events With an impressive snowpack and bluebird days, Palisades Tahoe is an unparalleled spring destination, boasting the longest skiing and riding season in Lake Tahoe. There is so much to love about spring at Palisades Tahoe, from the corn snow and crazy events to live music and après afternoons, once again proving why the resort is the official Spring Skiing Capital®. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
President Biden Designates 2 New National Monuments Spanning Over Half a Million Acres On Tuesday, March 21, President Joe Biden made the move to designate both Avi Kwa Ame in southern Nevada, and the Castner Range located in West Texas, as national monuments. In doing so, Biden has ensured that both areas, equal to over half a million acres, will be protected from future development. The Biden Administration continues to pride itself on its […] Zoe Loftin | March 31, 2023 1 Comment
Alta Ski Area, UT, Surpasses 800″ Snowfall This Season For First Time in Recorded History View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alta Ski Area (@altaskiarea) On March 24th, Alta Ski Area broke its all-time season snowfall record of 748″ set in the winter of 1981-82. Today, after getting 19″ of new snow overnight, the legendary Utah ski area has surpassed 800″ of total season snowfall for the first time in its history. Wow. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Mikaela Shiffrin – The Numbers Behind the Historic Season Mikaela Shiffrin’s season in numbers (just a few 🤯) Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Earned More Than $1 Million in Prize Money in 22/23 World Cup Season 31 Races 🏁 18 Podiums 14 Wins 3 Crystal Globes 🏆🏆🏆 (SL, GS, Overall) 3 World Championships Medals 🥇🥈🥈 2206 World Cup points Meanwhile: 📌 Most all-time World Cup victories 8️⃣8️⃣ (Broke Vonn and Stenmark […] SnowBrains | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT, Report: Beautiful Day With Insane Snow Accumulation Report from Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 and written by Matthew Kidd I’ve skied better snow at Alta Ski Area, UT, but Tuesday was one of the most beautiful in three decades of skiing there—a welcoming bluebird day with fantastic high clouds all day and blowing snow on the mountain peaks. Related: Alta Ski Area, UT, Breaks More Than 40-Year-Old Snowfall […] Conditions Report Guest Author | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
Diamond Peak, NV, Report: Closing in on All-Time Snowfall Record With a snowpack that’s still over ten feet deep at mid-mountain, Diamond Peak Ski Resort in North Lake Tahoe recently announced it will extend its season through Monday, May 1, 2023. Related: Up for the Challenge: Where to Find Tree Lines and Powder Stashes All Day at Diamond Peak, NV This is only the second time in the resort’s history […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
Not Guilty: Jury Comes to Quick Decision in Case Against Gwyneth Paltrow The now famous trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson ended with the decision ruling in favor of the Defendant, Gwyneth Paltrow. She has been awarded $1 plus legal fees. In the 2019 lawsuit, retired optometrist Terry Sanderson alleges that on February 26, 2016, Oscar-winning actress Paltrow was skiing “out of control” and that she hit him from behind, “knocking […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 31, 2023 0 Comments
Breckenridge Distillery Declares March 31 National Après Day — Breckenridge, CO Breckenridge Distillery established National Après Day on March 31. Breckenridge Distillery claims to be the ‘World’s Highest Distillery’ at 9,600ft. The distillery was founded in 2008 and is known for its blended bourbon whiskey, a high-rye mash American-style whiskey. Their bourbon is one of the most highly awarded crafted bourbons: winning ‘Best American Blended’ each year from 2016-2019 at the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
SCOTT Athlete Valentin Rainer Crowned Freeride World Tour Champion, Molly Armanino Claims 2nd for Freeride World Tour Ski Women’s Verbier, Switzerland – Following days of high winds and heavy snow, and despite best efforts from the organizers and mountain professionals, the Freeride World Tour’s final stop, the Yeti Xtreme Verbier, was canceled on Tuesday morning, leaving the World Championship titles to be announced based on the current rankings. After a consistently good season, where he landed his runs and stayed towards the […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
Woman is Suing Vail Resorts After Rescue Toboggan She Was in Overturned Due to “High Rate of Speed” of Patrollers A 66-year-old woman is suing Vail Resorts after the rescue toboggan she was riding in allegedly overturned, causing her further injuries in addition to the injury she was rescued for, reports the Denver Post. Related: Do Waivers Grant Ski Areas Complete Immunity From All Lawsuits? It May Appear That Way in Colorado Kathryn Stoupas, from Connecticut, was skiing at Keystone […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces United Airlines as Official Airline Partner Through 2027 Partnership to include support for women’s empowerment, climate programming U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the National Governing Body of skiing and snowboarding, today announced United Airlines as its Official Airline Partner through 2027. United will now safely transport the team around the globe to train and compete on the biggest stages while also supporting U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s women empowerment and […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
715″ – Lake Tahoe, CA, Just Surpassed 700″ For Season and Snowiest March Ever Recorded According to the UC Berkeley Central Snow Laboratory at 6,900′ on Donner Pass, CA, which has been keeping precise snowfall records since 1946, March 2023 is the snowiest March in recorded history for the Lake Tahoe area. Related: SnowBrains CEO, Miles Clark, Live on FOX Weather Last Night Covering His Viral Video and Deep Snow in Lake Tahoe, CA The […] SnowBrains | March 30, 2023 0 Comments
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