[VIDEO] Sven: Life in Front of the Lens | The Most Photographed & Published Skier in History Osprey Presents: Sven: Life in Front of the Lens, a film by F4D Studio. What does it take to carve out a career as a professional skier when you grew up far from the mountain with parents who never skied? This short film tells the story of professional skier, longtime Osprey Athlete, and friend of SnowBrains Sven Brunso. Related: SnowBrains […] SnowBrains | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Playing “Q*bert” In Crunchy Corn Snow After the Big Rain/Freeze Event Report from December 18, 2024 It’s incredible how quickly this place can go from catastrophe to damn fun. For me, this happened in 24 hours, but I’m getting reports that folks were having fun off-piste in the sunshine at Palisades Tahoe as soon as the same day of the rain/freeze event. What happened? It rained to the top of the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Jeep Driver Arrested for DUI After Getting Stuck on Northstar California Ski Slope Late Monday night, a Jeep driver attempted a “hotel shortcut” on the slopes of Northstar California Resort, ending in a DUI arrest. Related: The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers The driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, thought the ski slope would provide a quicker route to their accommodation. However, allegedly fueled by alcohol consumption, their decision […] Laughs SnowBrains | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] ‘Aesthetics’—Searching for Dream Lines in Norway’s Lyngen Alps with Jeremy Jones, Antti Autti, and Elena Hight Jones Pro Team rider Antti Autti elevates his captivating Arctic Lines video series to new heights with Aesthetics, a feature film that follows Autti, Jeremy Jones, and Elena Hight as they search for dream lines in Norway’s Lyngen Alps. The trio thread the needle between challenging conditions and breathtaking terrain to explore zones that demand they climb and ride at […] Backcountry SnowBrains | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Stormy Fun Wet Powder Skiing Before The Rain… Report from December 15, 2024 We weren’t sure what to expect out there yesterday so we stumbled outta bed and onto the slopes at Palisades Tahoe early. The storm was hitting hard with 100mph winds that kept the upper mountain closed. Red Dog and the Resort Chair were open so we headed up. View this post on Instagram A post […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Former Freeride World Tour Athlete Ross Tester Releases New Personal Film Project, ‘Here 4 Now’ After three intense years on the Freeride World Tour, Palisades Tahoe skier Ross Tester steps away from the competitive spotlight to rediscover his love for skiing in its purest form. Journeying from his current home in Salt Lake City, Utah, to his roots in Tahoe, California, Ross remembers the droughts of his childhood that taught him to embrace skiing no […] Featured Video SnowBrains | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: Skiing Fast Powder Snow Above Stunning Lake Tahoe Report from December 15, 2024 Yesterday, we got out into the Lake Tahoe, CA, backcountry early. Well, we thought we were early, but people had already done two laps by the time we hit the top… No matter, there was plenty of room out there, and our first run was buttery smooth. The wind had its way with the snow, […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/16: Heavy Snow in The Tetons, and Another 6-12″ for California Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer “Stormtrack favors northern CA/PNW/BC/ID/WY/MT. CO & UT are now […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
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