Mammoth, CA Report: Top to Bottom Hot Laps & Insanely Impressive Snow Farming Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain Report from May 27, 2021 Mammoth is so damn fun right now. Top to bottom groomer laps, salted racecourses, moguls, a mini terrain park, good friends, and great times. Mammoth is doing an incredible job of farming snow right now and every morning the mountain’s runs are refreshed with new snow pushed, pulled, and carried […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 28, 2021 0 Comments
Solar Eclipse Alert: Look For It On June 10, 2021 This post first appeared on the Farmers’ Alamanac and was written by Joe Rao Get ready for a most unusual sunrise solar eclipse where the Sun will rise looking like a crescent Moon! Who gets the best view? We have maps, details, and times here! Related: VIDEO: Travis Rice Chases ‘Photo of a Lifetime’ During Solar Eclipse in Chile In […] SnowBrains | May 28, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado and California Latest States to Offer ‘Vaccine Lottery’ With Prizes Up To $1.5-Million The Governors of California and Colorado, both announced vaccine lotteries this week, offering prizes of up to $1.5-million to citizens who get their vaccines. On Tuesday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that every Coloradan who gets the vaccine in the coming weeks would be entered to win a special vaccinated-only sweepstakes. Related: Take a Shot – Get a Beer | […] SnowBrains | May 28, 2021 3 Comments
VIDEO: Yes, You Can Surf Lake Tahoe, But is it Any Good? [arve url="https://youtu.be/zTCc9vSRlFo"] SwellBrains | May 28, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
VIDEO: Insane Footage of Flash Flood in Las Vegas, NV Canyon [arve url="https://youtu.be/vDK6jUDJgNs"] SnowBrains | May 28, 2021 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
Beartooth Basin, WY/MT Will Open for Summer Skiing Saturday, May 29th Beartooth Basin ski area, on the Wyoming-Montana border, announced yesterday that they WILL be opening this weekend, on Saturday 29th. Related: Beartooth Basin, WY Report: Winter Conditions on the Summer Solstice Originally shooting for Friday, May 28th, North America’s only summer-only ski area was dependent on Beartooth Pass opening. US-212 Beartooth Pass opens today, May 28th. View this post […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 28, 2021 0 Comments
Calls to Boycott China Winter Olympics Grow The 2022 Winter Olympics in China are just under a year away but already a hotly contested subject. Several groups and individuals have called for a boycott of the Winter Olympics, citing human-rights abuses against minorities by the Chinese government. As the list of objectors continues to grow, the appeals for a boycott have become tough to ignore. The leading […] Olympics Alex Mangels | May 28, 2021 8 Comments
Snowpack Depth at Every Resort Open in North America This Memorial Day Weekend There are now just six resorts across North America open for your shredding pleasure. Related: There Are Only 13 Ski Resorts Still Open in North America This Week As spring turns into summer, sunshine and warms temperatures will begin to significantly impact these resorts’ snowpack and conditions, so be sure to check their websites before making a trip. A number of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 28, 2021 0 Comments
9,945′ Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park, CA Now Open for the Season View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mammoth Lakes, California (@visitmammoth) Tioga Pass into Yosemite National Park is open for the season. Reservations are required to enter the park this summer. Important things to know: A reservation is required to drive into the park. A reservation is not required to enter the park by bicycle (but […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
Ticketed Entry to ‘Going-to-the-Sun Road’ Begins at Glacier National Park, MT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glacier National Park (@glaciernps) Tomorrow, May 28, ticketed entry to Going-to-the-Sun Road begins at Glacier National Park in Montana. To enter Going-to-the-Sun Road between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, you will need both a Park Pass and an Entry Reservation Ticket (or a reservation for service along GTSR). Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
Does Colorado Have its First Wild Wolf Pups Since the 1940s? Earlier this year, two wolves were spotted in Northern Colorado. They were thought to be confirmed bachelors wandering south from Wyoming and were given the numbers M2101 and M1084. Related: Gray Wolves to be Reintroduced to Colorado After Proposition 114 Gains Narrow Victory Now Colorado Parks and Wildlife has determined that one of the wolves is a female and that […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 1 Comment
Big Sky, MT Nonprofits Launch COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program Today, three Big Sky, MT nonprofits announced the launch of the Big Sky Community Vaccine Incentive Program to help protect locals in advance of the summer tourist season. The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation, Moonlight Community Foundation, and Spanish Peaks Community Foundation have partnered with the Gallatin City-County Health Department and Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center to support a COVID-19 […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
New Data Suggests Record Season for New Zealand & Australia Ski Resorts A new study analyzing Google’s newest search data and trends indicates it may be a brilliant season for Australia and New Zealand’s ski resorts, with many major ski destinations receiving more than 100% increases in pre-COVID levels of search popularity. With South Hemisphere resorts due to open in coming weeks, this indicates Europe and Northern America may be in-store for […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
Mt. Fuji Trip Report: Climbing and Skiing Japan’s Highest Mountain This report was from May 15th, 2021, and was submitted by reader Robert Duncan At 12,388-feet (3776m), Mt. Fuji is the highest peak in Japan, offering incredible views reaching as far as Tokyo on a clear day. Related: Snow Coverage on Japan’s Mount Fuji is Currently the Lowest it’s Been in 20 Years Climbing Mt. Fuji in the off-season is […] Guest Author | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
UFOs and Avalanches | History of Skiing on Mount Shasta Mount Shasta, California. Important to Native American beliefs and rumored home to the Lemurians. Also, one of the snowiest places on the West Coast. Shasta holds the record, unbroken since 1959, of the most snow in a single storm with just under 16 feet!Mount Shasta has long been a tempting location for skiers. Dominating […] Featured Article SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 3 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA Adds Puppy to Avalanche Dog Team Welcome to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol team, Ritter! Related: VIDEO: Inside Ops—The Sierra Avalanche Dogs We can’t wait to watch you grow and learn and become an active member of the Avalanche Rescue Dog Team. SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
Beartooth Highway (US-212) Will Open for the Summer on Friday, May 28 Weather-permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, will open May 28, 2021, at 8 am, Yellowstone National Park announced yesterday. Related: Beartooth Basin Ski Area, WY/MT Suspends Opening Day Ticket Sales But Still Hoping for May 28th The announcement is great news for Beartooth Basin, North America’s only summer-only ski area, which had been […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
UK Reacted Slowly to Covid-19 Because “Lots of Key People Were Skiing” in February 2020 The UK responded slowly to the covid-19 pandemic last year because “lots of key people were skiing,” a former government adviser revealed yesterday. Related: UK’s Largest Ski Tour Operator Cancels All Holidays For The Season Former chief adviser Dominic Cummings said the Government was “not in any way on a war footing” in February. “The Government and Number 10 was […] SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
New Zealand Ski Fields Might Open Early Ahead of Expected Bumper Season Early season snow and pent-up demand are causing some New Zealand ski fields to consider opening early, reports the NZ Herald. Related: New Zealand Ski Areas Receive Upto 7″ Fresh Snow | Snowguns Are Blazing Accommodation and rental companies report that they are almost fully booked, both with New Zealand tourists and travelers from Australia. “Forward bookings for centers within […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
Winter Dew Tour Returns to Copper Mountain, CO December 16-19, 2021 MTN DEW® and Accelerate360’s ASN: The Adventure Sports Network Group announce its annual Winter Dew Tour snowboard and ski competition and festival will return to Copper Mountain, Colo. December 16-19, 2021, after foregoing the 2020 winter competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: Dustin Lyman: From Playing in the NFL to Managing Copper Mountain, CO The four-day Winter Dew Tour […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
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