9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend Spring is here, and spring skiing is just around the corner. Which resorts have had the best winter to set them up with a deep snowpack for great March, April, and May skiing? The deepest snowpack here is almost 16 FEET! Wow. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your […] SnowBrains | March 14, 2025 3 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Over a Foot Possible For the Northern Rockies This Week This forecast was created at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18 A mild and unsettled stretch is on tap for the Northern Rockies, with an initial round of midweek snow transitioning into a warmer pattern punctuated by a heavier round of precipitation late this weekend. Expect snow levels to rise substantially by Sunday and Monday, leading to rain in some […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 20, 2025 0 Comments
Fiery Thrills: 9 Active Volcanoes Where You Can Ski & Snowboard For thrill-seekers and adventurous skiers, you can take your skiing and boarding to a whole new level by going down the slopes of an active volcano. While known for their destructive power, these fiery giants offer some of the most unique ski destinations on Earth. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) defines an active volcano as “a volcano or volcanic field […] Brains Julia Schneemann | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
At Home On Hard Ice: Trekking New Zealand’s Tasman Glacier Trip Report From December, 2024 One look and it hits you like a snowball to the kisser: a glacier is a stronghold for all that is epic about winter. Its rugged, typically mountainous terrain is perennially snowy. And it’s been around since the last ice age, even before there was language to describe ice. Out there, on […] Trip Report Paulie | December 28, 2024 0 Comments
SCOTT Sports Partners with Recco Technology SCOTT Sports makes a wide array of outdoor gear, used in various sporting categories. The company recently teamed up with Recco Rescue Systems to start utilizing this potentially life-saving technology in their products. SCOTT’s new line of helmets will incorporate Recco Technology in an attempt to reach more consumers, in turn saving rescue teams time and increasing efficiency. Recco currently has […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 10, 2024 1 Comment
Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand Report: Sunbeam & Slush Finale Report from 5-6 October, 2024 Commercial snow operations wrapped-up with a SLASH at much-beloved Ohau Snow Fields. Sun, calm, and casual retro-ski rad-ness were highlights of the closing ceremonies at this premier snow field in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Kicked back, with the bridge of our nose burning under bright kiwi sun, we wonder, ‘How on Earth does it […] Conditions Report Paulie | October 7, 2024 0 Comments
Deadly Avalanche Kills Heliski Guide in New Zealand’s Southern Alps The New Zealand Herald reports that a heliskier was killed in an avalanche in New Zealand’s Southern Alps on Wednesday, September 25, in the remote Arrowsmith Range of Mid Canterbury, approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) west of Christchurch. The skier was identified as heliski guide Brett Evans, aged 38, who worked with Methven Heliski. Emergency services received the distress call […] Avalanche AvyBrains | September 26, 2024 0 Comments
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