20-Year-Old Hiker Survives 50 Days in Frigid British Columbia Wilderness 20-year-old Sam Benastick has been found alive after spending 50 days in the remote wilderness of northeastern British Columbia. As reported by CBC, the young hiker, who embarked on what was supposed to be a 10-day camping trip in Redfern-Keily Provincial Park on October 7, was discovered by workers grading roads near natural gas wells on November 26. Related: Could […] SnowBrains | November 27, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Ski Resorts in North America as a Professional Freeskier View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top nine personal favorite ski resorts as a professional freeskier: Related: The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: 9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon This is where I learned to ski. It was a very special place in my heart. I did a full ski season […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 26, 2024 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Opens Early With Record-Breaking Attendance as Canadaโs First With 100% Natural Snow Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia celebrated the early opening of its eagerly awaited 61st season on Friday, November 22, breaking records with over 2,500 visitors on opening day. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, to Open Early on Friday, November 22 With Half-Price Lift Tickets With a remarkable 41-inch (103-centimeter) alpine snow base and some of the best […] Industry News Press Release | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth We all know that bigger is better when it comes to ski resorts and many other things. In the USA, a biggest ski resort is Big Sky and it’s 5,800 acres. There are ski resorts in the Alps that make Big Sky look like a kiddie hill. So, where are the biggest ski resorts on Earth? Mostly in the Alps, it’s true, but there are a couple others outside of the Alps in North America. If you’re a true ski freak […] SnowBrains | November 19, 2024 73 Comments
Film Review: “Mountains Not for Profit” Reminds Us What Skiing Can Be Where did you learn how to ski? The answer to that question is likely not a ski resort most skiers and riders in North America would recognize the name of. It probably wasn’t Stowe, Whistler, or Mammoth. Instead, it was probably a little ski area close to where you lived that was easy and affordable to go to. Those areas, […] Movie Trailer Liam Abbott | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 72 | Dr. Brent Hogarth: Clinical Sports Psychologist Who Specializes in Flow State This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you byย Club Med. Dr. Brent Hogarth is all about flow state. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach specializing in high-performance psychology and the science of flow state. He holds a master’s degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology with research focused on mindfulness and emotional […] Podcasts Podcast | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Opens 2024-25 Season Early Thanks to Substantial Snowfall Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, is set to launch its 2024-25 winter season a day earlier than planned. Blackcomb Mountain opens on Thursday, November 21, followed by Whistler Mountain on Friday, November 22. The early opening follows substantial snowfall. The resort reports a base depth of 40 inches (102 centimeters) after receiving 14 inches (36 centimeters) of fresh snow in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, to Open Early on Friday, November 22 With Half-Price Lift Tickets Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is excited to announce that it will open six days early and kick off its 61st season on Friday, November 22. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Nominated for USA TODAYโs 10 Best Places for Snowboarding Originally scheduled to open on November 28, recent snowfall has built a solid 24 inches (60 cm) […] Industry News Press Release | November 18, 2024 0 Comments