Snow Biker Killed After Being Caught in 2 Avalanches Near Revelstoke, BC A 58-year-old man from Alberta was killed in an avalanche while snow biking in the backcountry north of Revelstoke on Sunday afternoon, March 3. The tragic accident occurred on Sale Mountain, where the man was caught in an avalanche at 6,500 feet around 1 p.m. while riding with a group. While his group was administering first aid to the rider, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of March 4 – March 13, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is falling so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond. It looks like you should head to Canada if it’s […] SnowBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Search for 5 Skiers Missing Overnight at Whistler Resort, BC, Delayed by Avalanche Warning and Wintry Weather [Update 03/05/2024 from North Shore Rescue: The five skiers in Whistler are out of the field, as are all Whistler search and rescue team members.] The search for five missing skiers at Whistler Resort, British Columbia, has been hindered overnight due to poor weather conditions, with high avalanche risk further complicating rescue efforts. Avalanche Canada issued a special avalanche […] SnowBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mobile Pass & Mobile Lift Tickets Technology To Go Live At Whistler Blackcomb, BC, For 2024/25 Winter Season Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada, has announced that hands-free Mobile Pass and Mobile Lift Tickets technology will go live at the resort for the 2024/25 ski and ride season within the My Epic app. This innovation will allow guests to skip the ticket window and buy their Pass (or lift ticket) online, then activate and store it in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
WSSF Unveils Sea to Sky Photo Challenge Finalists f The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) unveils the five finalists for the Sea to Sky Photo Challenge, vying for the prestigious title of Best in Show photographer and the $3,000 cash prize. The esteemed finalists include Laura Szanto, Matt Bruhns, Steffi Jade, Nicolas Teichrob, and Anatole Tulzak, securing the Wild Card spot. Laura Szanto, an internationally renowned […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
Shames Mountain, BC, Offers Free Access to Season Pass Holders from Other Resorts The snow conditions have been hard this season at many ski areas across North America. Some areas have had to shut down temporarily or completely because of it. Now, Shames Mountain, near Terrace, British Columbia, is offering a generous gesture by offering free lift access to skiers and snowboarders who hold passes to any mountain that is currently shut down or […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
Silverstar, BC, Celebrates Spring with a Series of Events & Cultural Explorations Silver Star Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, invites guests to explore nature, celebrate spring with special events, and develop a greater understanding of the land the Silver Star community stands on. Located in the Monashee Mountain Range, Silver Star Mountain Resort is British Columbia’s third largest ski resort, stretching across 3,269 skiable acres (1,323 hectares). Warm Layers […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Snow Refresh Report from February 11-12, 2024 A snow refresh in Revelstoke is a game-changer, especially on days nine and ten in a row. We drove back to Revy after a frosty sojourn at Big White because the forecast called for 10-20 centimeters (4-8″) by Monday. The storm rolled into Revy a little later than we expected. Even with less new snow […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
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