[VIDEO] Mountain Weather Update 10/7 – Significant Snowfall Is Expected in Higher Elevations of British Columbia Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Widespread wildfire smoke Intermountain West, storm track favors BC, small front late in the period, jet stream and precipitation forecast through 10/16.” – Chris Tomer Video […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 7, 2024 0 Comments
Trollhaugen Troll, WI, Opened on Farmed Snow Yesterday for Annual Rail Jam Event Trollhaugen Troll Recreation Area, Wisconsin, has kicked off its 2024-25 winter season with its annual Fall Open Haugen Weekend. The three-day event began on Friday, October 4, with the resortโs annual Ski and Snowboard Sale and Swap. The highlight of the weekend wasย the Rail Jam on Sunday. SNOW!!! #OpenHaugen is back today 12-4pm ⛷️🧌🏂 Join us for the ultimate winter […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 7, 2024 0 Comments
Oakley Introduces Flex Scape: The First Sunglasses and Goggle Hybrid Oakley has introduced its latest innovation with Flex Scape, the brand’s first-ever hybrid goggles that combines the functionality of goggles and sunglasses. Designed to enhance performance on bluebird ski days and add style to aprรจs-ski events, theyโreย built to elevate your mountain experience. Related: Ex-Apple Engineer Builds Innovative Ski Poles That are Sure to Cause Envy Inspired by Oakley’s deep-rooted goggle […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 7, 2024 0 Comments
9 Signs You Are Addicted to Skiing and Snowboarding For those who’ve fallen under the enchanting spell of skiing, you know it’s more than just a hobby; it’s a way of life. As with any passion, there’s a fine line between devotion and addiction. But how do you know if you’ve crossed the line from being an enthusiastic skier to being truly addicted, or even if it’s possible to […] Laughs Brent Thomas | October 7, 2024 3 Comments
The 9 Busiest Ski Resorts in the World by Visitor Numbers Did you know that there are an estimated 5,764 ski areas worldwide? However, most of that mind-boggling number are mom-and-pop ski areas, with maybe just one or two lifts. If we cut down that number to only include those ski areas with more than four ski lifts to qualify as a โski resort,โ we still have a staggering 1,945 ski […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 6, 2024 7 Comments
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of October 6-15, 2024 Itโs always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding.ย While waiting for the season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list […] Weather Brent Thomas | October 6, 2024 0 Comments
A Long Overdue Ski Resort is Finally Being Planned in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada It may surprise some, but Nevada is the most mountainous state in the U.S. when measured by named mountain ranges. More than 300 named ranges run through the state as part of the Great Basin complex. Nevadaโs mountains offer stunning natural beauty and serve as important recreational areas for skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountaineering, and wildlife observation. The most dramatic […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 4, 2024 7 Comments
Marhar Snowboards Closes Shop After 15 Years, Announces Asset Auction Marhar Snowboards, a beloved West Michigan snowboard manufacturer, is shutting down operations after 15 years. The Fruitport-based company announced its closure on September 16, and will sell all assets in an online auction scheduled for October 7-8. Established in 2009, Marhar Snowboards earned a reputation for crafting high-quality, custom snowboards. Owner Nathan Morse expressed his heartfelt gratitude to supporters in […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments