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Top 7 Kids’ Favorite Runs at Sunshine Village, AB

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This post first appeared on the Banff Sunshine blog. Whether your child is just starting out or already carving down the mountain, Sunshine Village, Alberta, has something for everyone. From tree-lined adventures to scenic groomers, these seven runs are guaranteed kid-approved. Related: Top 10 Tips for Skiing With Kids Sunshine Village has incredible ski runs, but what makes these seven […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 21, 2025
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, to Host 66th World Airlines Ski Championships in 2027

Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, has officially won the bid to host the 66th World Airlines Ski Championships (WASC) from February 28 to March 5, 2027. Related: Welcome to Paradise: FIS Para Snowboard World Championships 2025 at Big White Ski Resort, BC This prestigious event, organized by the International Airlines Ski Federation (IASF), will bring over 450 participants from […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 21, 2025
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SnowBrains Forecast: Over 1 Foot of Snow for ID, MT, WY This Weekend

A series of winter storms will bring rounds of mountain snowfall across the Northern Rockies through this weekend, followed by a short-lived warmup early next week and another potentially wet system late Wednesday. Expect moderate accumulations and generally fair to good snow quality where colder air lingers. Winds will be quite strong at times, creating both exciting storm-riding conditions and […]

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WeatherBrains | March 20, 2025
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Records Fall and New Stars Rise at Freeride World Tour Season Ender

The 2025 Freeride World Tour ended in dramatic fashion on the legendary Bec des Rosses in Switzerland, with record-setting runs, rookie breakthroughs, and major titles for North American riders. The tour delivered exactly what freeride fans hoped for: high-stakes descents, bold lines, and leaderboard shakeups on the final stop of the season. Canada’s WeiTien Ho claimed his first win on […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 20, 2025
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What FOMO Actually Does to Your Brain

I’m now two weeks into recovering from an ankle injury and I’ve caught myself doing something counterproductive: scrolling through Instagram incessantly. While I’m currently mastering the delicate art of navigating stairs on crutches, my feed is full of friends skiing powder lines, standing on sunlit summits, and linking perfect turns. Not only am I  missing out—I’m hyper-aware of what I’m […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 20, 2025
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Defending World Champion Perrine Laffont Reclaims Moguls Crown with Third Consecutive Gold in St. Moritz, Switzerland

French freestyle skiing star Perrine Laffont reaffirmed her dominance in Moguls on Wednesday, March 19, capturing her third consecutive world title at the 2025 Freestyle World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The victory marks Laffont’s sixth career World Championship Gold, winning  also three Dual Mogul events so far in her career.Laffont, widely regarded as the “Queen of Moguls,” is one […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2025
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Non-Profit Ski Area Skeetawk Has Plans to be 1 of the Largest Ski Resorts in Alaska

According to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), 486 ski resorts operated in the United States during the 2023-24 season. Those numbers do not include the non-profit ski resorts, which are much harder to quantify. This is due to the difficulty of classifying these ski areas; therefore, the exact number of non-profit ski resorts is unknown. Several dozen non-profit ski […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | March 20, 2025
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Are Drones About to Replace Sherpas on Everest? Debate Grows Over Tech’s Role on the World’s Tallest Peak

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Sherpas, long regarded as the backbone of Mt. Everest expeditions, are now facing an unexpected rival: drones. According to a recent report by The Telegraph, Nepalese officials plan to use unmanned aircraft to transport gear, retrieve waste, and assist climbers on Mount Everest—raising concerns that the technology could replace the very people who’ve risked their lives to make these expeditions […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 20, 2025
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‘Miracle March’ Delivers at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Pushing Season Snowfall to Near-Average

Palisades Tahoe is living up to the hype of a “Miracle March” this season, with a staggering 183 inches of snowfall recorded so far this month—including 59 inches from the latest storm cycle alone. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Backflips Off The Tram Building & Mainline Pocket | Big Hucks Off “The Drifter” & “Smooth Air” The resort announced on Monday […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 20, 2025
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Ester Ledecká Crowned 2025 World Champion in Parallel Giant Slalom in St. Moritz, Switzerland

Ester Ledecká reclaimed her place atop the snowboard world with a commanding victory in the women’s parallel giant slalom at the 2025 Freeski and Snowboard World Championships in Engadin, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 20. The three-time Olympic champion, known for her unprecedented success in both alpine skiing and snowboarding, secured her first snowboard world title in eight years, defeating defending […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2025
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Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 20

DEEP at Mt. Baker, WA | Photo: Mt. Baker Facebook

Spring is here, which means winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. 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. All numbers were taken from the resorts’ websites at […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 20, 2025
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Snowboarder Killed After Being Buried in Deep Snow at Park City Mountain, UT

Condor Express, Canyons, Park City. | Photo: Park City Resort facebook

A 55-year-old male snowboarder from Hawaii lost his life at Park City Mountain, Utah, on Wednesday, March 19, after being discovered buried in snow on an intermediate trail. The incident occurred in the Canyons Village area of the resort, near the Alley run off the Super Condor Express lift. Related: Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 20, 2025
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Widow Files Negligence Lawsuit Against Breckenridge, CO, and Vail Resorts Over Husband’s Fatal Chairlift Fall

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A tragic incident at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, two years ago has led to a lawsuit against Vail Resorts following the death of a skier who fell from a chairlift, reports The Denver Post. John Perucco, 60, of Illinois, died on March 17, 2023, after falling 25 feet from the Zendo chairlift onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Man Killed […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 20, 2025
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A Look at the Spring Phenomenon of Wiggle Runs

As the snow begins to soften, resorts all over experience the same incredible phenomenon: the “wiggle runs” start to appear. Also commonly referred to as “snake runs” due to their obvious appearance, they are hard to miss and a lot of fun to ski or snowboard down. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Hangmans Chute, Wipe Out, The Chair 3 Wiggle Wiggles […]

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John Cunningham | March 20, 2025
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Backflips Off The Tram Building & Mainline Pocket | Big Hucks Off “The Drifter” & “Smooth Air”

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Report from March 18, 2025 When you’re old, you need a plan. And a friend. Or, better yet, a friend with a plan. I had local legend Aaron Fox guiding me yesterday and he had a plan. There are so many options on a sunny powder day at Palisades… You can get overwhelmed. You can easily make the wrong call. […]

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Miles Clark | March 19, 2025
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Freerider Dies After 1,000-Foot Fall at Corvatsch Ski Area, Switzerland

A 26-year-old Italian man living in Switzerland died in a tragic freeriding accident on Tuesday, March 18, at Piz Corvatsch, a well-known ski area in the Swiss Alps. The skier was reported missing in the afternoon when he failed to arrive at a designated meeting point at the Corvatsch middle station. His wife, growing concerned, alerted Rega, Switzerland’s emergency air […]

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Julia Schneemann | March 19, 2025
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Extell Development and Hilton Announce Plans for a Canopy by Hilton Hotel at New Deer Valley, UT, East Village

  PARK CITY, UT – (March 19, 2025) – New York-based Extell Development Company, a full-service national real estate developer of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, and leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the signing of an agreement for a new-build Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Village—North America’s first luxury alpine village to be […]

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Italy’s Most Expensive Alpine Chalet Lists for $26M in Cervinia

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luxury Real Estate (@billionairehouse) A luxury chalet perched above the ski town of Cervinia has hit the market for a staggering €24 million (roughly $26.16 million USD), becoming the most expensive private residence currently listed on the Italian side of the Alps. Known as Chalet La Fenice, the 13,000-square-foot property offers […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 19, 2025
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[VIDEO] Quick-Thinking Skiers Save Dangling Child in Dramatic Chairlift Rescue at Ski Resort in Spain

A young boy is safe after a harrowing incident at Valdesquí ski resort near Madrid this past weekend, where he was seen dangling from the bottom of a chairlift before being rescued by a group of quick-thinking skiers. Footage from the scene shows the child clinging to the lift’s safety bar, his legs swinging in the air, as shocked onlookers […]

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Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 19

Meteorological spring is here, meaning winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend At the time of 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. All numbers were taken […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 19, 2025
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