Valdez, AK Report: My 1st Ever Day as an Alaskan Heli-Ski Guide with Pulseline Adventures Report from March 8, 2022 On Tuesday, I heli-ski guided in Alaska for the first time. I was a tail-guide for the legendary Dan Van at Pulseline Adventures and I learned a ton. I’ve been a mountain guide since 2006 and have always wanted to heli-ski guide but was too busy pursuing a freeskiing career to commit all of March […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 11, 2022 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Weekend Pow at Eaglecrest Resort, AK | Big Storm on the Horizon Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist Nathan Tarino Updated March 10 – 8 AM MST Forecast Summary Recent mixed-precipitation has led to elevation-dependent conditions at Eaglecrest Resort near Juneau, Alaska. 6″ of new snow near the peak was reported over the past few days, but rain in the lower elevations made for quickly changing conditions on descent. More snow will improve conditions […] Weather Nathan Tarino | March 10, 2022 0 Comments
City of Juneau Board Approves Purchase of $2 Million Gondola for Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK Eaglecrest ski area located in Juneau, Alaska, has been looking to upgrade its operations with a new gondola system. The resort plans to either replace a current lift, the Ptarmigan, which has been in place since the area’s founding in 1975 or supplement it with a new Gondola. The latter would allow the area to access more terrain. By adding […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | March 2, 2022 10 Comments
Come Heli-Ski Alaska With SnowBrains and Pulseline Adventure This Spring Heli-skiing in Alaska is at the top of almost all skiers’ bucket lists. The thrill of the helicopter ride, the Warren Miller-esque terrain, and the legendary bottomless powder are the stuff dreams are made of. We want to make those dreams come true. Miles Clark, professional freeskier, CEO and founder of SnowBrains will be guiding with Pulseline Adventure throughout spring and […] SnowBrains | March 2, 2022 0 Comments
Alyeska, AK Report: 609″ of Snow This Season + 2,500-Vertical-Foot Top to Bottom Runs on an Empty Mountain Report from February 28, 2022 I landed in Anchorage, AK, last night at 9 pm. My 14th ski trip to Alaska 🙂 No ski bag… Luckily, it was on the next flight. Mike was a dreamboat and picked me up at the airport, and I crashed at his house. Delta dropped my bag off at the door at 2 am. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK, Report: Knee Deep Powder and Hitting North Face Report from Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022 Like Monday, you could not see the top of Alyeska Resort, AK, this morning. However, once the tram broke through the clouds, the ridgeline was clear and visibility was good. The cloud came up to the base of the Glacier Bowl Express but cleared as the day went on, providing our first view of […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | February 2, 2022 1 Comment
Alyeska Resort, AK, Report: The Most Snow in North America and Stunning Views Above the Clouds Report from Monday, January 31, 2022 Alyeska Resort, AK, was shrouded in cloud when we arrived last night, and we still couldn’t see the top when we awoke this morning. The tram operator said it had been like this for three days, but we would get a surprise at the top. And boy, did we. As the tram broke through […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | January 31, 2022 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK, First North American Resort to Surpass 400″ Snowfall for the Season Unbelievable! Alyeska Resort in Alaska has already surpassed 400″ of snowfall for the season, and like last season is the first resort in North America to do so. 11″ in the previous 24hrs took them to 404″ as of this morning. Alyeska is currently reporting a 128″ base. And there is snow in the forecast right through to the weekend. Could […] SnowBrains | January 21, 2022 0 Comments