Massive Landslide Tears Through Residential Area, Blocking B.C.’s Highway 99 Saturday, December 14th at 9:00 am, residents of the Lions Bay area woke up to 70 mph winds tearing down power lines leaving around 300 with no power. Not even an hour later, residents heard a loud boom as a landslide began tearing down from the mountain, stretching across the highway connecting Vancouver and Whistler. Traffic was halted as the […] Miles Nagel | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park Tuolumne Meadows December Report: Snow Coverage is Good, but the Snowpack Has Some Healing to Do New Snow: 22 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 30 inchesHigh temperature: 52°F (December 8)Low temperature: -5°F (December 15) Ski Conditions and Weather This report is from December 20 and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers The Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers skied to Tioga Pass on December 7 to start the season. It is great to be back in Yosemite and in […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
[UPDATED: December 20] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Forecast: La Niña and the Rest of the Ski Season On Thursday, December 20, the NOAA updated its long-range seasonal forecasts for this winter, giving snow lovers an idea of what the remainder of 2024-25 might hold. Here’s what the NOAA winter 2024-25 forecast looks like: Related: Farmers’ Almanac 2024-25 Winter Forecast: Cold, Wet, Snowy Winter Ahead…. But Where? Related: [VIDEO] Direct Weather Updated Winter 2024-25 Forecast: Coldest and Snowiest […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 20, 2024 7 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on December 20 More resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. Finally. There are many resorts you’ve probably never heard of on today’s Deepest list… get ’em! Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox At the time of writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in […] SnowBrains | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Single-Day Lift Ticket Prices Exceed $300 at U.S. Ski Resorts This Holiday Period When considering a last-minute ski trip to ring in Christmas and New Year, there are several factors to keep in mind before pulling the trigger. Housing accommodations could be booked up, but there is a good chance you will always be able to find a vacation home or hotel. Restaurant reservations may be hard to come by. However, you can […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 20, 2024 2 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Reclaims World Record for Longest Shotski for the 12th Time In what has become an ongoing battle between two ski towns, Breckenridge, Colorado, this week reclaimed the unofficial world record for longest Shotski at its annual Ullr Fest. This year, 503 skis were lashed together up and down Main Street, running 2,477 feet in length and bringing 1,401 people together to take a synchronized shot of Breckenridge Distillery’s Broncos Blend and […] SnowBrains | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Earning My Turns in the Intuition Tour Tongue Dual Density Liners Intuition Liners, a maker of custom ski boot liners, recently overhauled its product line. So far this season, I’ve been testing the new Tour Tongue Dual Density liner in the Montana backcountry. Related: Intuition Liners: Elevate Your Skiing Experience Intuition makes two touring-specific liners: the Tour Wrap and the Tour Tongue. Both options use dual-density, heat-moldable closed-cell foam and have […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Sven: Life in Front of the Lens | The Most Photographed & Published Skier in History Osprey Presents: Sven: Life in Front of the Lens, a film by F4D Studio. What does it take to carve out a career as a professional skier when you grew up far from the mountain with parents who never skied? This short film tells the story of professional skier, longtime Osprey Athlete, and friend of SnowBrains Sven Brunso. Related: SnowBrains […] SnowBrains | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
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