Wildfires Ravage the Resort Town of Jasper, Alberta Earlier this week, 25,000 people (5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors) had to evacuate the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, as wildfires in the area continued escalating. The region has been hit by more than 58,000 lightning strikes within the last week, sparking new blazes after a three-week heat wave. First responders were ordered out of Jasper National Park yesterday and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 25, 2024 0 Comments
Almost A Century of Fun: A Brief History of Pond Skimming For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine and smiles, bikinis and bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. People have been using skis or variations of skis dating thousands of years back for transportation, hunting, and recreation. The concept of water skiing and skimboarding came to fruition in the early 1920s. So when did these all get […] Brains John Cunningham | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts — North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls, March 22, 2024 Big totals for Canada today. Winter’s not done yet! Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These resorts across North America saw the most snow in the last 24 hours, confirmed at the time of writing. Others with bigger totals may have not yet updated their websites. […] SnowBrains | March 22, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Killed by Avalanche in Alberta Backcountry | Partner Survives by Holding Onto Tree A 19-year-old backcountry skier was killed in an avalanche in Spray Valley Provincial Park, Alberta, on Sunday, March 10. Two skiers were on a ridge crest on The Tower. Skier 1 entered the slope and skied about 300 feet (100 meters) before Skier 2 entered and triggered the slide. Skier 2 managed to grab onto a tree and escape burial. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche Near Castle Mountain Resort, AB | 2 Children and Another Man Saved A 46-year-old man from Magrath, Alberta, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the backcountry near Castle Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, February 24. According to a news release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the incident occurred in the Crowsnest Pass region around 1:00 p.m. when two men and two children were snowmobiling. One of the men […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Alex Ferreira and Eileen Gu Secure 23/24 Season Halfpipe Crystal Globe at Calgary Snow Rodeo, AB U.S. Freeskier Alex Ferreira claimed the 23/24 season Halfpipe Crystal Globe after the FIS Freeski World Cup in Calgary, Alberta. The World Cup was held at the Calgary Snow Rodeo and as it was the fifth and last Halfpipe competition of the season, Crystal Globes were awarded in the men’s and women’s competition. The women’s Crystal Globe went […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 19, 2024 0 Comments
Jessie Diggins Wins 20th Career FIS Cross Country World Cup in Canmore, AB The FIS Cross Country World Cup has moved to North America, and Team USA’s Jessie Diggins took home her 20th World Cup victory and her 58th World Cup podium on Friday, February 9. It is the first time in five years that a Cross Country World Cup is held in North America, so it was only fitting that the continent’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
Our Favorite Ski Destinations of the Canadian Rockies – Alberta There is something to be said about shredding powder in Canada. Whether it’s the Chinook winds, the bountiful snowfall in the winter months, or the commanding and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, there is a certain aura in this part of the world. And what better way than to highlight two top-notch ski locations in different parts of the […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 14, 2023 0 Comments
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