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Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, is Now 100% Open for the Season

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Breckenridge Ski Resort (@breckenridgemtn) Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado is officially at 100% open terrain today, with the Snow White rope having dropped yesterday, Sunday, February 5th. Now, all of Breck’s signature high alpine terrain is ready for skiing and riding including the Lake Chutes, Six Senses, Whale’s Tail, and more. […]

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[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Main Lodge Surpasses 400″ of Snowfall This Season

The latest storm system to hit the Eastern Sierra dropped  9–11″ of new snow over the past 24 hours, bringing the weekend’s storm total to 16–24″ of new snow for Mammoth Mountain. This means that Mammoth has now officially passed 400″ of snowfall at Main Lodge for this season! Check out the photos from this past weekend below—it’s looking deep out […]

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Sherry McConkey Speaks Out About the Traffic in Tahoe, CA

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A common theme throughout this 2022-23 ski season has been the apparent increase in crowds in and around the mountains. The West Coast of America has been swarmed with tourists and new residents. This rings true in California’s Tahoe and Truckee areas, and Sherry McConkey is speaking out.  Sherry McConkey, the widow of Shane McConkey, a beloved, legendary professional skier, […]

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Riley McDonald | February 6, 2023
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Cushy 10″ For Kings & Queens Week

Report from February 4th & 5th, 2023 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is absolutely peaking at the moment thanks to a fantastic ten-inch refresh to kick off a full week of excitement for Kings & Queens of Corbet’s. Entering its 6th year, Kings & Queens has gained quick fame with a line-up of outstanding human beings gathered at Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Paulie | February 6, 2023
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What a Difference a Year Makes | Satellite Images a Year Apart Show Difference in Utah’s Snowpack

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What a difference a year makes! These satellite images of Utah taken a year apart show the impact of the record-breaking snowfall this winter compared to last year. Related: Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now Utah’s snowpack is currently between 127-210% of normal, or about 170% statewide. This time last year, it was 70% of normal. During […]

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Silverton Mountain, CO, To Install New Second Chairlift | $39 Heliskiing Pass Now on Sale

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Silverton Mountain, CO, plans to install its second chairlift as early as this summer, much to the delight of skiers and boarders. When San Juan County originally permitted the Silverton ski area, the permit included two additional future lifts located on private property within the ski area boundary, a base lodge, and ten overnight chalets (which are still planned to […]

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[VIDEO] Record US Wind Chill of -108ºF Recorded on Mount Washington, NH

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What to Watch When at the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships in Courchevel & Méribél, France

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World Championships are held every other year and were rescheduled in 1984 to be held in odd years so as not to clash with Olympic Games. Before that, the Olympics were in lieu of a separate World Championship during the Olympic years. On Monday, February 6, 2023, the FIS Alpine Ski World Championships will kick off at the French resorts […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2023
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Free Urban Terrain Park in Downtown Denver, CO, Opens for the Season

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Denver, CO, Parkrats who don’t want to face the I-70 nightmare now have a terrain park a little closer to home. Ruby Hill Railyard in Denver is now open to snowboarders and skiers and features ten rails and boxes of varying configurations and skill levels. This terrain park can be found off South Platte River Drive and West Florida Avenue in the […]

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National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 2: Opening Ceremony

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Brought to you by Vail Mountain, CO Day two of the 50th Anniversary of the National Brotherhood of Skiers kicked off February 5th in Vail, Colorado. Once again, SnowBrains was on the scene for the NBS opening ceremony. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more festive, the NBS opening ceremony took it to a whole new level. Total town […]

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Greg Obernesser | February 6, 2023
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Flying Kangaroos, Swirling Greeks and a US Trophy Bonanza — FIS World Cup Weekend Recap

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The only FIS Alpine World Cup event this weekend was the men’s Slalom in Chamonix, France. The race finished with two Swiss medals and a surprise silver for Alexandros Ioannis ‘AJ’ Ginnis from Greece at Saturday’s Slalom race. While Gold went to Ramon Zenhäusern and Bronze to Daniel Yule from Switzerland, it was the first-ever Greek Slalom podium that everyone was […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2023
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11 Dead in European Avalanches at the Weekend

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Eight people died last weekend in avalanches in Austria alone, seven of which while skiing off-piste in various areas across the country, including near ski resorts in St. Anton at the Arlberg and Obergurgl. Sunday alone saw five people perish. Among the dead were tourists from New Zealand, China, and Germany. Sunday’s fatalities, unfortunately, also included the driver of a […]

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Julia Schneemann | February 6, 2023
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Helly Hansen Celebrates Ski Patrollers Worldwide on International Ski Patrol Day 2023

Encouraging all mountain lovers to recognize and thank their local ski patrol teams On February 10, 2023, leading global ski brand Helly Hansen will participate in the second annual International Ski Patrol Day to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary ski patrollers who keep resorts open, safe, and fun for people of all ages and skill levels. All mountain lovers are […]

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Making the Move to Uphill Skiing: Lange XT3 115w Ski Boots

*SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. The uphill ski movement has exploded in popularity. Whether it’s an early morning cardio workout in resort before the crowds, chasing the perfect backcountry line, capturing […]

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Boo Radley | February 6, 2023
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National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 1: Welcome Party and More

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Day one of the 50th Anniversary of the National Brotherhood of Skiers kicked off February 4th in Vail, Colorado. The event was a massive welcome party held at The Hythe in the Grand Ballroom. This event marks five decades of the organization’s Black Summit week, which brings in more than 1,300 Black skiers, snowboarders, and mountain enthusiasts from around the […]

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Greg Obernesser | February 5, 2023
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K9SAR Dog Defends Hikers Stalked by Mountain Lion Near Lake Tahoe, CA

On Wednesday, February 1st, 2023; My wife and I were doing a basic hike / K9 Search and Rescue training session with our Service dog Kona, and our Foster pup Turbo when a Mid-Size Mountain Lion stalked us near Alta ,CA. Around 6 pm, we hiked back to our vehicle to make a hot meal, about 5 minutes after returning […]

Brian K | February 5, 2023
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SnowBrains Forecast: Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, In For a Legendary Week

Eaglecrest Ski Area, Alaska, is in for an epic stretch of snowfall this week. 3-4 FEET of snow looks likely through next Friday, with no signs of slowing down beyond that. The first wave of precipitation is already underway and will deliver around 4″ overnight. On Sunday, light snowfall will bring an additional inch or two, keeping conditions fresh all day. Related: […]

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WeatherBrains | February 4, 2023
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RED Mountain Resort, BC, Report – A Week of Firm Fast Fun Groomers, But Fresh Snow is Coming…

The lack of snow the last few days has given us an excuse to explore the groomers at RED Mountain Resort, BC. Related: RED Mountain Resort, BC, Report: 3 Quick Runs Off Motherlode | Still Finding Powder Days After a Storm The dry spell was accompanied by a cold snap, making many tree and bump areas bulletproof and judder-y to ski. […]

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Steven Agar | February 4, 2023
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Wasatch Mountains, UT, Backcountry Report: Unlimited Powder Turns Down a Gorgeous 4,800′ Run to the Highway

Report from Thursday, February 2, 2023 On the final step of the stairs extending toward the sky there’s a passageway to a gulch of mythical proportions.  The steep, 152-acre starting zone lined with rocks and cliffs waited just beyond the entrance from the saddle, looming above a city enshrouded in air pollution. The oblique rays of the setting sun turned […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | February 3, 2023
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Mount Washington, NH: Home Of The World’s Worst Weather

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Alex Camerino | February 3, 2023
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