Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Great Start to a Great Season Report from November 30-December 1 Mammoth Mountain, California, has seen one of the heaviest snowfalls in over a decade. The conditions look great, with a thick, heavy, “Sierra cement” base and pockets of powder everywhere. Mammoth, known for its outstandingly long seasons, has just had a great kickoff to the season with a base of about 39 inches and more […] Conditions Report Elise Chou | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
Snowiest November At Mammoth Mountain, CA, For Over A Decade At 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain boasts the highest summit of any California resort, making for deeper, better snow and beautiful vistas. With 3,500 skiable acres, 175 trails, an average of 400 inches of snowfall, 300 days of sunshine per year, and a season that typically stretches from November to June, Mammoth delivers big smiles on the slopes from first-timers to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Thanksgiving Weekend Operations Update: 8 New Lifts Starting Sunday By Palisades Tahoe on November 29, 2024 8 Lifts Added to Sunday’s Lineup There’s a lot more to be grateful for this week, we are expanding our terrain! Thanks to our operations working around the clock, we will be adding 8 new lifts on our upper mountain to the lift schedule this Sunday, December 1. While we would love to open this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, CA, to Kick Off 2024-25 Winter Season Early on November 30 Kirkwood will welcome guests back six days earlier than planned for another unforgettable ski and ride season. Epic Passes go on sale December 2, so purchase now to lock in access. Kirkwood, CA – November 26, 2024 – With 29 inches of new snow and an incredible effort by its Mountain Operations and Snowmaking teams, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is thrilled […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 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
Caltrans Announces Winter Closure of Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park, CA In a sure sign that winter has arrived in the Sierra Nevada, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the seasonal closure of State Route 120 West, also known as Tioga Pass. The closure affects the stretch from U.S. Highway 395 to Yosemite National Park’s eastern gate and Tioga Road through the park itself. This marks the official transition […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Sees Fantastic Start to the Season Winter is roaring into California’s Sierra Nevada as Mammoth Mountain receives a massive early season snow boost. With two feet of fresh powder already on the ground and an additional three to four feet forecasted by Wednesday, the iconic resort is preparing for one of its best season openings in recent years. Mammoth opened for the season on November 15, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Meet the New Owners of High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt Near Mammoth Lakes, CA Forty-five minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, California, lies some of the most expansive ski terrain in the Eastern Sierra. Accessing the upper alpine above Conway Summit is the key to unlocking this area. Luckily, a cat skiing operation provides direct access to the backcountry in this beautiful area without needing touring gear. High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt is one of […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 25, 2024 1 Comment
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