SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet of Snow For California This Week Forecast created at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 An active pattern is unfolding across the California mountains, with a series of storms bringing multiple rounds of snowfall through the next several days. The first and most substantial storm will arrive Thursday and continue through Saturday night, delivering moderate to heavy snowfall to many resorts. A subsequent, somewhat lighter […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase Mt. Bachelor, OR [Updated December 11, 2024] On August 22, 2024, POWDR Corporation announced it wasย selling Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, Vermont, to local pass holders, as well as three other resorts, includingย Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, which it has owned since 2001 and is the largest ski resort in the Pacific Northwest. Shortly after the announcement, a local group, now called Mount Bachelor Community Inc. (MBCI), emerged to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Updates on her 2024-25 World Cup Return Lindsey Vonn has updated her followers on her social media channels about her plans for her return to the World Cup in the upcoming 2024-25 season. Formerly-retired U.S. ski racer Vonn had announced her return to competitive skiing in November this year after several weeks and months of rumors. The 40-year-old athlete had been spotted training in New Zealand in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | December 11, 2024 1 Comment
How Effective are Helmets at Preventing Head Injuries? With adding up all the costs of lift tickets, food prices, parking costs, and equipment and gear required to go skiing, it takes little time to realize that the sport is expensive. The most expensive cost associated with skiing is purchasing the equipment and gear needed to go skiing. Those costs can easily be thousands of dollars for skis, bindings, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Kicks Off Season With Unusual Opening Weekend There are a select few resorts that offer night skiing in Utah, if riders are brave enough to fight against the frostbite. Brian Head, Brighton, and Sundance are some of the resorts where skiers and snowboarders can ride sometimes as late as nine at night. However, on December 6, 2024, Powder Mountain started its opening weekend at 4:00 pm for […] Industry News Miles Nagel | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
The Awesome North American Ski Resorts That Allow Camping Unfortunately, overnight parking and camping are not allowed at many ski areas, but there are some. With slopeside rooms costing hundreds of dollars, or even $1,000 or more in some locations, skiing can be a pricey pastime. However, with a good sleeping bag and reliable transportation, you may find a new favorite hidden gem to save money on lodging. Whether […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 11, 2024 4 Comments
Annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is Underway Week of in-person events and virtual education will focus on dangers of the backcountry and how to stay safe TAHOE CITY, Calif. (December 9) – From expert panel sessions about backcountry safety to on-the-snow events hosted by some of Lake Tahoe’s finest backcountry guides, the fifth annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is chock full of events curated by Take […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 11, 2024 0 Comments