Music Headliners Announced for the 2023 Palisades Tahoe Cup Palisades Tahoe Hosts the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour in February Palisades Tahoe is proud to announce the headliners for the Palisades Tahoe Cup, set to take place February 24th through the 26th, including the Black Jacket Symphony feat Marc Matel, Noah Kahan, and 311. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Prepares For Return of World Cup Racing in February 2023 […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Acquires Majority Share of Valle Nevado, Chile | MCP’s 10th Ski Resort Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) has agreed to become the majority owner of Valle Nevado, Chile, reports Ski Area Management. Valle Nevado will join MCP’s portfolio, which also features Brian Head Resort, UT, Purgatory, CO, and Arizona Snowbowl, among others. Valle Nevado is the company’s eleventh resort (ten ski and one bike, and the first one outside the US. “Our company […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 1 Comment
Epic Expands Offering in the Italian Dolomites to Include Australian Epic Pass Vail Resorts Inc. announced that access to its Epic partner Skirama Dolomiti in Italy had been expanded to include Epic Australia and Epic Adaptive Pass holders, effective immediately. Previously, access to Skirama Dolomiti was limited to American Epic Season Pass holders only. This is great news for all the Australians currently spending their holiday in Europe. Epic Australia (and Adaptive) […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 13, 2023 1 Comment
4 Coloradans Died in Avalanches the Last 3 Weekends and the Danger Will Continue through the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports a string of fatal accidents and continuing dangerous avalanche conditions this upcoming holiday weekend, urging people to heed danger warnings and stop this tragic trend. Related: CAIC Releases Full Report on Avalanche Fatality Near Breckenridge Ski Area, CO Involving Father and Son Four people have died in avalanches since December 26 and there is […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 12, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO]“Well I guess most people probably would’ve died.” – Castle Peak – CLASSIC FLOW – Ep. 11 [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSaY_tMIC3k"] SnowBrains | January 12, 2023 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Utah Surpasses Last Season’s Peak Total Snowpack—And it’s Only Mid-January As of Wednesday, Utah’s median snowpack is sitting at approximately 191% of normal for this time of year, according to the Salt Lake City office of the National Weather Service. Utah has achieved 80% of its median peak snowpack, already exceeding last season’s peak total snowpack water amounts. It’s only January 12th. Related: First Timer’s Guide to Brian Head Resort, […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 12, 2023 0 Comments
24.5 Trillion Gallons of Water Fell on California in the Last 16-Days 24,500,000,000,000 gallons of water. 24.5-trillion. That’s how much liquid fell on California in the last 16 days. That’s enough to cover a flat surface the size of California in over six inches of water. Since December 26th, seven atmospheric rivers have dropped up to 30 inches of rain over some areas, reports Reuters. Cities have flooded, towns have been evacuated, […] SnowBrains | January 12, 2023 16 Comments
NASA: Storms Soak California A series of back-to-back atmospheric rivers has drenched much of California since late December 2022, leading to floods, debris flows, road closures, and over a billion dollars of damage. According to the National Weather Service, almost all of the state has received rainfall totals of 400-600 percent above average between December 26, 2022, and January 9, 2023. The latest storm […] SnowBrains | January 12, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] The FIFTY – 41/50 – “One of the Worst Places on the Planet” [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWbfnPiKNYM"] SnowBrains | January 11, 2023 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Janu-buried! Palisades Tahoe, CA, Has Received Almost 9-Feet of Snow Since Jan 1st Did somebody say Janu-buried? Palisades Tahoe, CA, has officially received over 8.5 feet of snow since January 1st and more is on the way. This brings the season’s snowfall to 300 inches and a 130″ base. Yesterday’s conditions: Palisades Tahoe, CA Report: Obnoxiously Fun Storm Skiing With Good Friends & Rarified Air If this storm continues it won’t be long […] SnowBrains | January 11, 2023 5 Comments
Mt Hood Meadows, OR, Conditions Report: Deep Canyon Powder and Perfect Groomers Report for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 The snow report was unimpressive; no new snow overnight and only two inches in the last 24 hours. I knew better, though, because the forecast was for clear skies, and with over 1.5 feet of snow since they opened some upper gates on legendary Heather Canyon, it was bound to be fresh tracks under […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Florida Man Charged With Assault Following Fist Fight on Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Chairlift [arve url="https://youtu.be/AdMYBVLVCkA"] SnowBrains | January 11, 2023 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
onX Backcountry and Sierra Nevada Brewing Raise Funds for Local Avalanche Forecast Centers January app subscriptions support avalanche safety and education across the US onX Backcountry, a navigation and discovery app for outdoor enthusiasts, launches its “Support Your Forecast” program for a second year, supporting avalanche forecast centers across the United States. During January, onX Backcountry is discounting its membership by $10 and donating proceeds to the country’s 24 regional avalanche centers. Sierra […] Backcountry SnowBrains | January 11, 2023 1 Comment
Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Perfect Cliff Jumping Snow The Snow Gods have been good to us. We arrived at Powder Mountain this morning at 9:30 to over a foot of new snow. It was warm, wet powder that skied smooth and fast. The coverage at Pow Mow is fantastic right now. There were no crowds, no wind, and temperatures were hovering around 30°F all day with cloudy skies. […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | January 10, 2023 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Taps Mashgin for Faster Self-Checkout at On-Mountain Casual Dining Facilities [arve url="https://youtu.be/odWABA9zhdQ"] SnowBrains | January 10, 2023 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed Today Due to Too Much Snow | With Over 400″ Now Officially Snowiest Resort on Earth Thanks to continued snowfall, Mammoth Mountain, CA, has reported 40 – 54 inches from this current storm with an expected snow accumulation of 22 -28 inches today. Mammoth Mountain has surpassed last year’s season snowfall total and, with 419″ of fresh snow at the summit, is now officially the snowiest ski area on Earth. 310 inches have dropped at the Main […] SnowBrains | January 10, 2023 5 Comments
[UPDATED] Lindsey Vonn vs Mikaela Shiffrin: Who Is The Best Female Ski Racer? *Originally published in March 2020. Updated Jan 10, 2023. Two of the biggest names in ski racing history, Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are constantly compared to see who really is the best female ski racer of the 21st century. In the light of Lindsey Vonn’s retirement a year ago, today we’re comparing their careers to decide once and for […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | January 10, 2023 15 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Unveils Athlete Roster For Kings and Queens of Corbet’s Sixth Annual Event To Be Held Feb. 4-11 at Corbet’s Couloir Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it will host the sixth annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational on Feb. 4-11, and the event will once again bring some of the world’s top skiers and snowboarders to the Resort’s famous Corbet’s Couloir. The Kings […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 10, 2023 1 Comment
America’s Most Expensive Ski Home Lists for $100 Million in Aspen, CO Aspen, CO, is arguably one of the premier ski resort destinations in the world, and there are only five single-family homes on Aspen Mountain. This property is the most iconic residence with a storied history and boasts 14,000 square feet, ten bedrooms, and greater than a football field of true ski-in, ski-out ski access—it’s just a few hundred yards from […] SnowBrains | January 10, 2023 1 Comment
Snowboarder Involved in Hit and Run Collision That Killed Famous Ski Instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, to Stand Trial Next Week The snowboarder who was involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed famed instructor Ron LeMaster at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, last year will stand trial on January 17th, 2023. He has pleaded ‘not guilty’. Nicholas K. Martinez, 28, entered his plea during his arraignment in Boulder County Court in October 2022. Related: Ever Read The Fine Print On A Ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 10, 2023 2 Comments
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