Former Pro-Skier David Lesh Fires Attorney, Postponing Sentencing, in Keystone Resort, CO, Illegal Snowmobiling Case Former pro-skier David Lesh should have been in court today for his sentencing after being found guilty of illegally riding a snowmobile at a terrain park in closed Keystone Resort on April 24, 2020, and undertaking an unauthorized commercial venture on national forestland. However, his decision earlier this month to fire his attorney means he will not face sentencing today, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2021 3 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Pattern Change Out West; Feet of Snow Expected Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 8:35 PM MST, 12/5/2021 Forecast Summary: FEET of snow is expected across the western US over the next week as a major pattern change occurs. The extremely dry November over the west looks to hopefully change going into December as a long-wave trough develops. Different regions of the west will see rounds […] Weather Eric McNamee | December 5, 2021 0 Comments
Two Vail-Owned Resorts End Volunteer Programs At many resorts, it doesn’t take long to find a member of guest services hanging around the base areas. These folks are ready to answer all your questions and provide directions to anywhere on the mountain. Breckenridge and Keystone resorts have both canceled these programs and replaced them with paid positions starting this winter season. For years, this role has […] Industry News Jake Vigesaa | November 23, 2021 1 Comment
There Are 50+ Resorts Open in North America This Thanksgiving Week Although several resorts postponed last week’s opening due to warm temperatures and lack of snow, there were still a great many who did open. Still none in Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and just Mammoth Mountain in California. However, this week should see all that change as many resorts go all out to be open in time for […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2021 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-12″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Thursday Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:10 pm MST, 10/25/2021 Forecast Summary: Two troughs of low pressure will move through Colorado and bring 6-12″ of snow to the mountains through Thursday. Snow from the first system will begin Tuesday morning and continue into Wednesday. The second system will brush by Wednesday night and keep showers going into Thursday […] Weather Eric McNamee | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
9 Best Ski Resorts in the United States in 2021 The US is home to some of the top ski resorts in the world, making it a premier destination to rival the likes of the Alps and Pyrenees in Europe, with a ski break proving to be a favorite vacation for the whole family, Go-Koala says in their introduction to their ‘American Ski Index’ ranking. Related: Top 10 Small Ski […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2021 4 Comments
62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record 62-year-old Brad Blacketor skied 188-days last year, in itself an impressive achievement. However, what if I told you that he averaged 66,000-vertical feet and forty chairlift rides on every single one of those days for an almost unbelievable 12.4-million vertical feet in one ski season. Now that’s an impressive achievement. Related: Killington, VT Man Breaks World Record for Vertical Feet in a […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 12, 2021 3 Comments
Former Pro-Skier Fails in Attempt to Have Charges Dropped | Will Face Trial in July David Lesh has been denied having two criminal charges dropped for alleged illegal activity on national forest lands by a Federal judge. The former pro-skier will still face trial. The charges are that Lesh operated a snowmobile in a closed Keystone ski area and that he used forest lands to promote his clothing brand without the required permit. The ruling judge has […] SnowBrains | May 25, 2021 2 Comments
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