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7 of the Best Skier Dive Bars Around the World

Dive bars can mean a lot of different things nowadays. The ski town dive bar seems to be a bit of a dying breed, and people get defensive about their favorite bars, what’s happened to them, and the future that they see for them. Wikipedia describes a dive bar as, “an un-glamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with non-expensive drinks.” Nowadays, […]

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Quintin Mills | October 23, 2023

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Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia

Legendary Heli-Skiing Operation Will Continue to Build on Iconic Founder’s Legacy Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Upon closing, the legendary heli-skiing operation will further expand the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. Related: LAST CHANCE: You Have Less Than 72-Hours to […]

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SnowBrains | October 11, 2023

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Parking Spot in Whistler, BC, Sells for Nearly $200,000

A parking stall in Whistler Village has sold for an astonishing $195,000 CAD. Stall number 45, located at 4320 Sundial Crescent, sold for the full asking price within a week of going up for sale. Normally, you wouldn’t expect to see a parking spot listed on a reputable real estate website, but paying as much for a parking spot as […]

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Brent Thomas | October 9, 2023

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Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City, UT

In the earnings call yesterday, as well as covering the financials for the fourth quarter and year-end, Vail Resorts’s CEO Kirsten Lynch also teased some upcoming capital expenditure projects for next summer. Related: Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million, and New Lifts Teased for 2024 “In addition to this year’s significant investments […]

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SnowBrains | September 29, 2023

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[VIDEO] 2 Dead and 4 Injured After Helicopter Crashed Near British Columbia Ski Resort

Early Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, a Bell 206L helicopter crashed near Purden Ski Village, east of Prince George, BC, leaving two dead and four injured. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) confirmed the details of the incident, which occurred around 35 miles (55 km) east of the city along Highway 16. Related: Widow of Czech Billionaire Who Died in 2021 Helicopter […]

SnowBrains | September 27, 2023

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SnowBrains 2021/22 Season Highlight Video | 233K-Vertical-Feet Ascended, 181 Ski Days, 3 Continents, 10 Locations

2021/22 was a rough season for me. I discovered I had now cartilage nor meniscus left in the lateral compartment of my left knee. I was basically on one leg all season. I got some PRP injections, took a month off, skied less, trained harder, and learned to work with pain. I was still able to ski 181 days in […]

Striking Comparison Pictures of Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Show Just How Much the Glacier has Diminished

Skiing and riding on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb are a summer tradition. Multiple summer glacier camps are offered there every year, including freestyle and race camps. This year the camps ran from June 10 to July 16. However, a recent Instagram post from professional freeskiing legend Mike Douglas shows two pictures portraying the glacier hasn’t held up well […]

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Brent Thomas | September 6, 2023

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SnowBrains 2021/22 British Columbia, Canada Highlight Video

SnowBrains British Columbia, Canada Highlight Video 2021/22. We had a wild ride in BC last season with big airs, amazing hut trips, and getting caught in a size 1 avalanche in the Revelstoke backcountry. Fortunately, we were able to ski out of it. We learned a valuable lesson that day. Thanks, BC! Note: We shot this footage last season and […]