Alberta Ski Hill Closes Permanently After Nearly 60 Years of Operations The Drayton Valley Brazeau Snow Club (DVBSC) in Alberta, Canada, has operated as a non-profit community ski hill since 1965. It is located approximately 10 minutes northeast of Drayton Valley, Alberta, in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The ski hill includes a t-bar, two rope tows, and a handle tow. It is a great place for beginner, intermediate, and advanced […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 9, 2024 3 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/09: Potential for Another Atmospheric River Event this Weekend Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “UT/WY/CO light snow accumulation 12/9 and lingering into early 12/10 in CO. Northeast, light snow accumulation afternoon/evening 12/9. Then rain likely 12/11 at all elevations. Snow Timeline: […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
Whistler Heli-Skiing Announces New Partnership With Wildcat Helicopters The BC-based, family-owned company will provide helicopter access to 432,000 acres of terrain Whistler, BC โ December 5, 2024โWhistler Heli-Skiing has announced a new partnership with Wildcat Helicopters ahead of December 7, its planned start date for the 2024-25 season. The new partnership allows Whistler Heli-Skiing, the longtime heli-ski provider, to continue delivering guests to over 432,000 acres of terrain […] Industry News Press Release | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
Womenโs Giant Slalom World Cup at Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canceled Due to Lack of Snow The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) as well as Alpine Canada announced today, Saturday, November 30, that the FIS Alpine World Cup races at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, scheduled for December 7-8, have been canceled. Related: Womenโs Giant Slalom Races at Mont-Tremblant, QC, Could Be at Risk as FIS Postpones Snow Control The Canadian ski resort has been experiencing unseasonably warm […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 30, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/29: Powder Day in the Northeast, But Dry in the West for 7-10 Days Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Northeast powder day! Now it’s all about lake-effect snowfall with feet of total accumulation. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: Tetons: Colorado: Tahoe: Interior BC: 11/29-11/30(L), 12/7-12/8(M) Northeast: 11/30(L), 12/2-12/5(L), […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Record November Snowfall Prompts RED Mountain Resort, BC’s, Early Opening Plentiful snowfall has prompted RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia to advance its opening day to Saturday, December 7, a full week ahead of schedule. The decision follows the accumulation of 75 inches (190 centimeters) of snow and a 50 inch (128 centimeters) base, making November 2024 the second snowiest November on record at RED. Related: The Cabin Experience at […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Best Ski Camps for AdultsโTake Your Skiing to The Next Level Feel that itch for ski improvement? I get itโone of the things I love about skiing is the relentless pursuit of the perfect turn, the desire to overcome your fears, conquer your limitations, and take your skiing to that next level. Enter SnowBrainโs list of the best ski camps for adults. If you are after an immersive coaching experience, we […] Brains Mike Humphrey | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Womenโs Giant Slalom Races at Mont Tremblant, QC, Could be at Risk as FIS Postpones Snow Control The two womenโs FIS Alpine Giant Slalom races, scheduled for December 7 and 8 at Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, are potentially at risk. The Canadian ski resort has been experiencing unseasonably warm weather that has given the snow-making team limited opportunities for running the snow cannons and creating a safe race course. Tremblant had to postpone its season opening from November 22 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 27, 2024 0 Comments