Jackson Hole, WY Report: Day #2 – Sunny, Cold, Chalky, and Fun Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from November 27th, 2020 Day #2 of the ski season at Jackson Hole, WY was sunny, cold, clear, chalky, and fun. We showed up around 1pm and skied until closing bell. No lines. A bit more people than yesterday. We skied groomers the whole time we were out and our favorite was […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 27, 2020 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: East Winds, Chalky Snow, 159% of Average Snowpack This report is from Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 26, 2020. Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Thanksgiving Day at Squaw Valley was a blustery preview of the season while ski patrol was able to open more terrain and the grooming and snowmaking crew gave the mountain a great refresh from yesterday. The notorious East wind was out there […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | November 27, 2020 2 Comments
Jackson Hole, WY Report: Opening Day, 6″ of Fresh Snow, & 133% More Lifts Open Than Scheduled Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Thanksgiving Day 2020 Jackson Hole reported that they were only going to have the 3 lifts open today: Sweetwater Gondola Apres Vous Chairlift Teewinot Chairlift Instead, they opened 7 lifts: Sweetwater Gondola Bridger Gondola Apres Vous Chairlift Teewinot Chairlift Casper Chairlift Teton Chairlift Marmot Chairlift The 6″ of fresh snow overnight […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 26, 2020 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: (The Day After) Opening Day 2020-2021 This report is from Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Although November 21, 2020 turned out to be Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows’ (SVAM) first “official” day of operation for the 2020-21 season, today was the first day I was able to “work remotely” so that I could provide our readers with a condition report. How was the snow? Better than expected! Especially since […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Microplastics Discovered on Mt. Everest When we head out into the backcountry, the ocean, the forest, or anywhere in the natural world we expect to experience nature in its purest form. On the contrary, we live in a world where nature is susceptible to a multitude of detrimental hazards—an example of this can be found near the summit of the great Mt. Everest. Microplastic — […] Climbing Mitchell Milbauer | November 25, 2020 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Give Thanks For 8-14″ Of Snow In The Cascades Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:35 AM MST, Nov. 25, 2020 Forecast Summary: A shortwave trough will bring 8-12″ of snow to the Cascades into Thanksgiving. Resorts likely to get the most snow are Mount Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Stevens Pass. An additional 3-6″ of snow will fall in the northern Cascades on Saturday, then there will be […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Remembering That Chairlifts Are Amazing… Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from November 24th, 2020 Chairlifts… I forgot how great they are. Lap after lap. Smile after covered smile. Rhythm. Yesterday was the first day of this season where I really felt my skis. Martin and I met up with my boss at Ice Axepeditions and his son: Doug and Ty. We cranked […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
4 Ski Areas in Summit County, CO Will Operate at Even Lower Capacity Beginning Today With effect from today, Wednesday, November 25, skier capacity at Summit County’s four ski areas will be further reduced in an effort to slow the rising covid-19 case count. Related: Summit County, CO Fails to Slow COVID-19 Spread | Enters Level 3 Restrictions, Including 10pm Curfew Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain have all co-operated with the local public […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Resorts in France to Remain Closed Until January French President Emmanuel Macron said in a national TV address yesterday that the country’s ski resorts will not be allowed to open for Christmas and New Year holidays. Macron said coronavirus risks made it “impossible” to allow winter sports to resume quickly. Related: Italy Seeking Support of Neighboring Countries to Ban Skiing Over Christmas The President will consult with neighboring countries […] SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
For Sale: Vermont Ski Area Hits the Market for Less Than $2-Million This is your chance to own over 600-acres of Vermont paradise. The former Birdseye Mountain Ski Resort, located in Castleton, VT was last operational in 1967 but is looking for a new lease of life. For less than $2-million this old ski area could be yours. Related: FOR SALE: Spout Springs Ski Area, OR Could Be Yours for Just $1.25-Million […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Utah Department of Transportation Offers 2 New Ways to Mitigate Traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon Traffic on a powder day up to Alta Ski Area = hell. But there may be a solution—well, two, actually. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #6 | “Alta Ski Area – Skiing First, COVID, Canyon Traffic, & Possible Mt. Baldy Tram” The Utah Department of Transportation announced Friday two possible strategies to help reduce traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 25, 2020 4 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Advising Guests to Wear Not One, But Two Neck Gators When Visiting There is scientific data showing that standard neck gators or face buffs often worn by skiers and riders won’t protect against spreading the coronavirus. Two-layered face buffs are the way to go—but not everybody wears them. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” World-class powder destination Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Photos: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Opened a Day Early Yesterday Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA, opened yesterday for skiing and riding. Resort teams took advantage of over three feet of recent snowfall and low overnight snowmaking temperatures to pull off a last-minute early opening. Thanks to their hard work, skiers and riders were able to play one day early. The resort has a strong spread of terrain for the early season, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
Search and Rescue During a Global Pandemic The reservation system has been set in stone at many major resorts across the United States. Both on the popular Epic Pass as well as the Ikon Pass, this is the reality. The latter pass only requires reservations at a handful of mountains such as Aspen Highlands, Crystal Mountain, and Big Sky. Due to the limited capacity, backcountry skiers and […] Backcountry Mitchell Milbauer | November 25, 2020 1 Comment
Loveland Ski Area, CO Announces Updated Covid-19 Guidelines | No Indoor Dining Like every ski area across the World, Loveland Ski Area outside Georgetown, Colorado, has health and safety guidelines in place due to Covid-19. While not every ski area has the same guidelines, make sure you check out Loveland for their latest update: “COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Colorado and as such, the Colorado Department of Public Health and […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 24, 2020 1 Comment
Grand Targhee, WY Report: Opening Weekend; Base In Place And Stoke Is Building Report from Friday the 20th through Sunday the 22nd, November 2020 and brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing The only thing better than the weather was the Targhee Vibe. Like the rest of the winter-happy world, Teton skiers and snowboarders had their eyes, and their edges, sharp for opening weekend at Grand Targhee Resort. Cold and snow had come […] Conditions Report Paulie | November 24, 2020 0 Comments
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Opens Today, a Day Earlier Than Planned The time has finally come to strap back on our boards and hit the slopes – the 2020/21 winter season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will kick off today! The snowmaking, grooming, and operations teams have made the most of November snowfall and snowmaking temperatures, allowing for an opening day one day earlier than planned. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2020 1 Comment
Vail, CO Introduces Drastic New Measures to Save the Ski Season The town of Vail, CO yesterday introduced drastic new measures to slow the spread of covid-19 and save the ski season, Vail Daily reports. In an attempt to curb the constantly rising case numbers in Eagle County, town manager Scott Robson yesterday amended the original emergency order, limiting gatherings to only members of the same family. The new order will run […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2020 0 Comments
Italy Seeking Support of Neighboring Countries to Ban Skiing Over Christmas The Italian government wants to ban ski holidays across Europe over the Christmas period in a dramatic effort to prevent the spread of covid-19, an Italian daily paper (La Repubblica) reports. Related: Italy Joins Austria, France, and Germany in Lockdown | Ski Resorts Forced to Close According to the government, ski resorts should not open until the end of January, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 24, 2020 0 Comments
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