Alta, UT Report: New Snow Stoke Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from December 14, 2020 Alta Ski Area in Utah reported a couple of inches overnight last night and it was forecast to snow all day today. We showed up at about 10:30 and it proceeded to snow harder as the day went on. We did explore the off-piste a bit off the Collins […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 15, 2020 0 Comments
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Opens Today, December 15 It’s official! Yellowstone National Park will be opening today, December 15, for winter operations. If you are interested in going or are just wondering what there is to do in Yellowstone during the winter, here is what you should know. Yellowstone Winter Operations Yellowstone National Park does not allow vehicles to enter most of the park in the winter, making […] Liam Abbott | December 15, 2020 0 Comments
The Local’s Sale | A Digital Ski Swap In the Age of Covid Looking for gear but can’t find the swap? Once a traveling carnival of new and used outdoor goods, The Local’s Sale has taken their show online. In the age of the pandemic, ski swaps may have become obsolete, but the need for affordable gear has not gone anywhere. Check ’em out at LocalsSale.com Their mission is to offer the best deals […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 15, 2020 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-4 Feet of Snow Out West, 1-2 Feet in The Northeast Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:35 AM MST, Dec. 14, 2020 Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 1-4 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Northwest. A strong low will bring 1-2 FEET of snow to portions of the Northeast midweek. An active […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 14, 2020 1 Comment
Emotional Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Her First Race Since January Today, Mikaela Shiffrin won her first World Cup ski race since her father’s death almost a year ago. It was her first victory since January 2020, a week before he tragically passed. Related: Jeff Shiffrin Athlete Resiliency Fund Launches: Helps Fuel Athletes’ Olympic Dreams An emotional Shiffrin protected her first-run lead in Monday’s giant slalom to finish 0.82 seconds ahead of […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Man Banned From National Forest Land for Defecating in Lake Claims Image Was Photoshopped – He’s Never Been to Maroon Lake After blatantly disregarding the law and disrespecting the land, former pro-skier David Lesh is upset that he has been banned from national forest land. Unable to stage marketing events for his clothing company or participate in skiing competitions, Lesh was in court last Thursday in an attempt to have the ban overturned. He lost. Related: Colorado Man Banned From All […] SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 3 Comments
Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz Apologizes to Guests for Recent ‘Unacceptable’ Customer Service Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz has admitted in an open apology letter that the recent customer service experience for many guests is unacceptable and details how the company will address the issues going forward. There were always going to be many unknowns going into this season, and Katz admits for all they got right, there are areas where they clearly […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 5 Comments
Updated 20/21: Top 10 Resorts in North America USA Today readers have come together again to vote on their favorite ski resort in North America. See the full list below. Nice to see some of the smaller resorts getting recognition. Definitely some surprises in there! Related: The 20 Best Après-Ski Bars in North America According to USA Today As temperatures drop ski areas all across the U.S. and […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 1 Comment
Ski Resorts Must Remain Closed Until at Least January 7th 2021, French Government Rules The French government announced Friday that ski resorts could reopen their lifts on January 7th, 2021. “Jan. 7 is a possibility, as long as conditions allow this.” – French junior foreign affairs minister Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, referring to covid conditions, not snow/weather Although resorts are allowed to remain open, President Emmanuel Macron has asked that chairlifts remain closed to help lower […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: The Best Ski Area You Have Never Heard Of – Frozen in Time Mt. Cain, BC [arve url="https://youtu.be/nEKPl1brVHs"] SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
VIDEO: The Otter Body Experience | Conveying the Adventure and Camaraderie of Skiing a Difficult Route on the Grand Teton, WY [arve url="https://youtu.be/bcsQG3HZkYU"] SnowBrains | December 14, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Bluebird Day Enjoying Fresh Snow Between Storms Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing This report is from December 12th, 2020, at Alpine Meadows, California. After receiving about three inches of snow overnight, Alpine Meadows was nicely refreshed on a bluebird Saturday, and it felt great to get some fresh turns. The first snowfall of December got everyone stoked, and the excitement on the mountain was audible. Roundhouse, […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | December 14, 2020 0 Comments
How to Treat Ski Boot Blisters As we enter the beginning of the new season, many skiers will be skiing in new boots for the first time. Your boot can make or break your day, and painful blisters can turn a good day of skiing into a frustrating one. Blisters can form various ways, but in ski boots, it is generally a result of an abundance of […] Brains Clay Malott | December 14, 2020 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2021 Flylow Quantum Jacket and Tannen Bib Reviewer Stats: Name: John Persons Days used: 21 Height: 5’7″ Weight: 135lbs Skiing Level: Expert Used for: Backcountry Skiing, Alpine Skiing, and Nordic Skiing Jacket Size Tested: XS Jacket Color: Charcoal Snow Pants Size Tested: XS Snow Pants Color: Night Preferred Conditions: Deep Powder and Steep Terrain Locations Tested: Wasatch Backcountry, UT Snowbird, UT Solitude, UT […] Gear John Persons | December 13, 2020 0 Comments
Beaver Mountain, UT Report: Mini-Powder Day in Paradise Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Saturday, December 12th, 2020 I was driving from Jackson, WY to Park City, UT yesterday when a flashing sign told me that I-80 west in Wyoming was closed. I took a detour around Bear Lake and ended up at the foot of Beaver Mountain, UT. Beaver Mountain Stats: 400″+ average annual snowfall […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 13, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY Report: Saturday the 12th; Freshies, But Don’t Be Fooled Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Saturday, December 12th, 2020 The Teton Mountains and Grand Targhee Resort have again been wrapped in a blanket of white. This is a welcome refresh but it comes with a catch. For the past week-or-more–uninterrupted bluebird conditions made Grand Targhee feel a bit like a beach-comber hang out; lawn chairs, reggae, […] Conditions Report Paulie | December 13, 2020 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Report: Cold, Snowy, and Powder! Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from December 12, 2020 Crested Butte, CO – A cold and snowy day at the resort. The storm provided 8″ of fresh snow, making the best conditions of the season so far – much needed for Colorado! Related: Crested Butte, CO Skiers Start Campaign to Save Local Theater Crested Butte currently has […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | December 12, 2020 0 Comments
Tetons Range, WY Report: Ugly Skiing in a Gorgeous Chute in Tricky Snow Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from December 11, 2020 I’m not gonna sugar coat it – it was rough where I skied today in the Teton Range, WY. The snowpack is thin, rocks and sticks abound, and from what I’ve found so far, the steeper the worser. The 1-2″ of snow last night helped a little. The weather […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 11, 2020 1 Comment
Gear Review: 2021 K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Ski 2021 K2 Mindbender 98Ti Alliance Skis Lengths: 154 cm, 162 cm, 168 cm, 175 cm Rocker: Tip and Tail Stiffness: 7 out of 10 Weight per Ski: 1833 grams per ski [168cm] Dimensions: 134 / 98 / 120mm [168cm] Sidecut Radius: 15.6m [168cm] Construction: Aspen Veneer Core with Titanal Aluminum Y shaped Layer Factory Recommended Mount Point: -10.5 cm […] Gear John Persons | December 11, 2020 0 Comments
Lee Canyon, Nevada: Opening TODAY for the 2020/2021 Season Lee Canyon, Nevada, is opening today, December 11, 2020 for the 2020/2021 ski season. Lee Canyon is just 45 minutes outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Lee Canyon’s website is not currently listing open lifts and trails but says they are open today. According to their Facebook Page, all lifts are expected to run. This morning they also announced that they […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | December 11, 2020 0 Comments