What Your Favorite Ski Resort Says About Who You Are Your favorite ski resort isnโt just a place to shred powder or sip overpriced hot cocoaโit reflects your soul. Okay, maybe thatโs a stretch, but hear us out. Whether you’re carving down the glitzy slopes of Vail, braving the wild terrain at Palisades Tahoe, or basking in the epic aprรจs-ski scene at Aspen, your go-to mountain speaks volumes about your […] Laughs Brent Thomas | December 16, 2024 6 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/16: Heavy Snow in The Tetons, and Another 6-12″ for California Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer โ Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer “Stormtrack favors northern CA/PNW/BC/ID/WY/MT. CO & UT are now […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Todayโs Deepest Open ResortsโNorth Americaโs Top 5 Snowfalls on December 16 More resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. California got the lion’s share of the snowfall over the weekend, with even more on the way, but the PNW was the winner last night. Get in the Snow โ SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 1 Comment
Missing Skier Found Dead Outside Sun Peaks Resort, BC, Following 2-Day Search According to an RCMP press release, a 68-year-old man who went missing at Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia, on December 10 has been located and is sadly deceased. Thomasz Jaholkowski was last seen boarding the West Bowl Express chairlift at approximately 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday. This new lift opened this season and provides access to expanded terrain at the edge […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Has Received 43″ Snow Since Friday and 102″ for the Season Over the past 24 hours, Mother Nature dumped 17 inches of snow at Palisades Tahoe, California, bringing the storm total from Friday to 43 inches and the season snowfall total to 102 inches. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Upper Mountain Mini-Powder Day Fun Sunday was a beautiful bluebird day, but the blue skies won’t last long, as another smaller storm […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Park City Ski Patrol Votes Unanimously to Strike, Escalating Wage Dispute With Vail Resorts In a unanimous decision, Utah’s Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) authorized a strike against Vail Resorts, intensifying a months-long contract dispute over wages and benefits. The December 14 vote comes just days before one of the resort’s busiest periods. Related: Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association Calls for Fair Contract Amid Negotiations With Vail Resorts The union’s decision […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Capturing the Thrill: The Evolution of Ski and Snowboard Videography In a world where adventure sports and social media merge seamlessly, snowboard videography has become an art form, blending athletic skill, visually appealing aesthetics, and boundary-pushing action. But how did it get here, to a place where a few minutes of filmed adrenaline can captivate millions and create the sport’s next superstar? The First Snowboard Films: Capturing a New Culture […] Brains Jack Bynum | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Chair Falls to Ground at Montana Snowbowl In a statement on Facebook yesterday, Montana Snowbowl reported that an incident required them to “temporarily halt lift service.”ย “Earlier today, an incident occurred on LaValle chairlift that required us to temporarily halt lift service. We are grateful to report that no injuries occurred. Our maintenance department was able to inspect the lift and ensure it was safe to operate. […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 3 Comments