Will The Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola Ever Get Built? In 2020, the Utah Department of Transportation announced three possible strategies to help reduce traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The proposed solutions were a cog railway or a gondola to shuttle visitors to ski resorts Alta and Snowbird or a new and improved bus system to shuttle more skiers up the canyon. The gondola was the option that was chosen […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 25, 2025 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Double Header Sierra Storms Will Bring 12+ Inches to California This Week A dynamic week is on tap for California ski areas, with initially warm conditions giving way to multiple rounds of snowfall and variable snow levels through early next week. Expect gusty winds and bursts of cooler air later in the week, followed by a more significant round of snowfall Sunday into Monday. Tuesday remains unseasonably warm across the Sierra. Temperatures […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion as Best Ski Resort in North America While March may be the most exciting time of year for basketball fans, the month typically sees skiing wind down to a close—until now. To honor the most intense sports tournament on the continent, SnowBrains decided to host a March Madness of its own to find out which ski resort its following would crown champion as the Best Ski Resort […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
What Would be the Best Superpowers for Skiers and Snowboarders to Have? These are our Top 7 Picks We’ve all thought about it. The idea that if we just had a superpower, how much our lives could be enhanced. As skiers and snowboarders, harnessing a superpower could make an immense difference in doing something we already love. Imagine carving down a mountain with superhuman precision, effortlessly floating over powder, or never feeling the burn in your legs no […] Brains Brent Thomas | March 25, 2025 1 Comment
Mt. Norquay, AB, Offering $18.67 Lift Tickets to Celebrate Canadian Heritage Skiers and snowboarders looking for a deal and a chance to celebrate Canadian pride are in for a treat this spring. Mt. Norquay, a historic ski resort in Banff, Alberta, is inviting guests to hit the slopes for just $18.67 on April 2. This special promotion commemorates Canada’s rich history and the resort’s nearly century-long legacy as a proudly Canadian-owned […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 25 Spring is here, which means winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. All these East Coast resorts are celebrating powder days this morning. Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend When writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Bogus Basin, ID, Increases Season Pass Prices 20% for the 2025-26 Season Bogus Basin Ski Area, located just outside Boise, Idaho, is a unique ski resort that operates as a non-profit. Its mission is centered on affordable recreation, community engagement, and reinvesting in its facilities to benefit skiers and snowboarders. Since it is managed by the Bogus Basin Recreation Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all revenue generated from lift tickets, season passes, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
Jessie Diggins Secures Third World Cup Overall Title, Cements Legacy in Cross-Country Skiing Jessie Diggins has once again etched her name into the history books, claiming her third FIS Cross Country World Cup overall title and her second consecutive sweep of both the overall and distance Crystal Globes. The 32-year-old American skier capped off a dominant 2024-25 season, reinforcing her status as one of the sport’s all-time greats. Meanwhile the men’s overall title […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
1 Man, 1 Camera, and the Quiet Beauty of Europe’s Highest Huts Italian photographer and adventurer Bruno Pisani is quietly building one of the most authentic alpine storytelling platforms on YouTube. His channel, Bruno Pisani Adventure, documents high-altitude exploration through a deeply personal lens—often solo, always immersive. From remote cabin bivvies to razor-thin ridgeline climbs to Europe’s highest mountain huts, Pisani captures the physical intensity and emotional texture of the mountains like […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Headed to Japan? Don’t Forget Your Snorkel—Literally View this post on Instagram A post shared by 星野 元希 (@genhosi) Some chase powder. This guy dives into it. Caught on camera in Japan, a skier takes neck-deep conditions to the next level—rocking a full snorkel setup as he surfs through one of the deepest powder days imaginable. This isn’t just for show—Japan’s legendary snowfall can stack up to […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] ORNADA: The First Ever Armada Skis Team Film Armada Team Movie Teaser Release: Landing Fall 2025 Armada has been at the forefront of freeskiing for over 20 years, inextricably linked to the revolution that reshaped a sport and created a culture. In all that time, the brand has never produced a feature ski movie with the entire team. “ORNADA” is the Armada film we’ve been waiting for. “ORNADA” […] Featured Video Gregg Frantz | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for Some of North America’s Best Spring Skiing Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is experiencing an extraordinary March, with snowfall totals reaching an impressive 46 inches (117 centimeters) since the month began. The recent storms—12 inches of snow in the last week, and 185″ (470 centimeters) all season—have significantly boosted the resort’s snowpack, which is now 70 inches (177 centimeters). Related: Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 24 Spring is here, which means winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. We have a five-resort tie for snowiest resort today! Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend When writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update their websites. […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Verbier, Switzerland, Report: On Snow During the Freeride World Tour Weekend Report from Friday, March 21, 2025 The morning after the final stop of the 2025 Freeride World Tour in Verbier, Switzerland, we met at the Mammut booth in the heart of the Freeride Village—geared up and ready for a full day in the mountains. The mission: sharpen avalanche safety skills, explore gear trusted by professionals, and ski alongside one of […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Mayhem: The Rise of Gaper Day in North American Ski Culture With April 1 approaching, skiers and snowboarders worldwide are preparing for the biggest day of the year—Gaper Day. What is Gaper Day? “Gaper” alludes to the gap between your helmet’s bottom and the goggle’s top. The bigger the gap, the bigger “Gaper” you are. Sometimes, Gapers are also referred to as Jerries or someone who is acting like a big […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 2 Comments
Utah Ski Resorts’ Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates Sadly, all good things must end. The 2024-25 ski season started slowly but recently picked up momentum and has since been incredible. There have been many sunny days and many powder days, too. As of today, March 24, statewide snowpack is just above average. Here’s a list of Utah ski resorts closing dates for the 2024-25 season. Related: Why Do […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
California and Nevada Ski Resorts’ Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates There is much to love about spring skiing. Sun, longer days, corn snow, and pond skims are just a few. However, as much as we hate to admit it, it means the ski season is ending soon. California has areas that famously stay open into the summer, but when are its ski resorts’ closing dates? Related: Why Do Ski Resorts […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Exciting Super-G World Cup Final in Sun Valley, ID, Sees Lara Gut-Behrami Snatch the Victory & Season Title, While Lindsey Vonn Claims First Comeback Podium After the cancellation of the Downhill yesterday, today’s Super-G event more than made up in terms of excitement and action. The Super-G World Cup finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, on Sunday, March 23, saw Lara Gut-Behrami claim the victory—and Super-G season title—while Team USA’s Lindsey Vonn claimed her first podium in 2,565 days. Rounding out the podium was Italy’s Federica […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
Should You Tip Your Ski Instructor? If So, How Much? In the United States, it’s become arduous to decipher when, where, who, and how much you should tip. I always think of the opening scene from Reservoir Dogs, where Mr. Pink refuses to tip the waitress “because society says I have to.” However, life isn’t a Quentin Tarantino film, and tipping isn’t just for servers anymore. With inflation and unlivable […] Industry News Quintin Mills | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
USA’s Jaelin Kauf & Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury Crowned Dual Moguls World Champions in St. Moritz, Switzerland In what can only be described as a wild day of dual mogul competitions, USA’s Jaelin Kauf and Canada’s Mikaël Kingsbury emerged victorious, crowning themselves the 2025 Dual Mogul World Champions. Second place on the women’s side went to Kauf’s teammate Tess Johnson, while third place went to Anastassiya Gorodko from Kazakstan, who defeated USA’s Kylie Kariotis in the Small […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
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