[UPDATED] Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Near Las Vegas, NV The man killed by an avalanche at Mount Charleston, NV, on Monday has been named as Punan Zhou, 32, of Las Vegas. Initial reports claimed he was a hiker. He was backcountry skiing with a group of friends. According to the coroner’s office, he died from blunt force trauma, and his death was ruled an accident. Related: 2 Guests Triggered […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Is Now 100% Open Following last weekend’s massive winter storm, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, is now 100% open for skiing and riding. With base depths of 4.5 to 7 feet of snow, the resort is offering mid-winter conditions just over a month into the season. “Thanks to the snow we’ve already received, cold temperatures, and resort improvements we made this year, including the […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
Will Western U.S. Burn Scars Recover? Recent Western wildfire seasons have been devastating—large swaths of forest have burned and many homes and businesses destroyed. As the fires continue to burn and the smoke clears, many are left wondering whether the burned areas will recover and whether the forests will be able to regrow. The good news is that, in most cases, the burned areas will eventually […] Fire Jaxon Jacobs | December 13, 2022 2 Comments
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV, to Open Early This Saturday Thanks to consistently cold temperatures that have allowed snowmaking in November, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV, is pleased to announce that it will be opening early for the 2022-23 season on Saturday, December 3rd. Related: Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Receives Their STOKE Certification The resort will open with top-to-bottom terrain and all services, including rentals, (limited) lessons, and food […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2022 0 Comments
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV, Opens Friday, November 11th Lake Tahoe area resort to offer skiers and riders their first turns of the 2022-23 season With the forecast calling for two to four feet of snow expected by Wednesday above 7,000’ and ideal temperatures for snowmaking operations to be in full swing, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe yesterday announced plans to open Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th for […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2022 0 Comments
TAMBA and the Tahoe Fund Officially Open the Upper Tyrolian Trail Old logging roads above Incline Village, NV transformed into a new singletrack trail designed by freeride mountain bike athlete Cam Zink’s trail-building nonprofit The Upper Tyrolian Trail, North Lake Tahoe’s newest singletrack mountain bike trail featuring berms, jumps, and other interesting natural features is now open above Incline Village, Nevada. The project was spearheaded by the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike […] Cycle CycleBrains | October 19, 2022 0 Comments
22/23 Opening Dates for California and Nevada Ski Resorts Opening dates for ski resorts in California and Nevada, sorted alphabetically: Bear Valley Resort – November 25 Bear Valley officially announced a mid-December open but typically opens early for Thanksgiving Weekend. Big Bear Mountain – December 2 Big Bear has not announced its opening date yet, so this is an estimate based on past seasons. Twin resort Snow Summit can […] Julia Schneemann | September 19, 2022 1 Comment
Las Vegas, NV, Ski Area Annouces Public Soft Opening for Downhill Mountain Bike Park Local outdoor industry guests gathered for press conference and ribbon-cutting event where Lee Canyon announced details on its upcoming fall mountain bike season Yesterday, at a press and ribbon-cutting event, Lee Canyon’s General Manager Dan Hooper announced the public soft opening of the resort’s new downhill mountain bike park. Starting Wednesday, Sept. 7, mountain bikers can ride the park, served […] Cycle CycleBrains | August 19, 2022 0 Comments
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