Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Fresh Snow on a Big Base Report from Tuesday, December 10, 2024 There are a lot of ways to enjoy the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon. With a sunny day between storm cycles, I wanted to test the area west of Timberline Resort. In particular, I wanted to ski around the Little Zigzag River. I skinned from Timberline to a few hundred feet above Palmer. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | December 12, 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 was selling Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, Vermont, to local pass holders, as well as three other resorts, including 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
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
SnowBrains Forecast: Cascades Primed for Weekend Powder Feast A series of active weather systems will bring periods of precipitation to the Pacific Northwest mountains over the next several days. Initially, expect a strong frontal system moving in late Friday into the weekend, raising snow levels before gradually lowering them as the system exits. After a brief lull in activity early next week, additional storms look to return mid […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Hoodoo, OR, Backcountry Report: Thankful for a Deep Base Report from Thursday, November 28, 2024 Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon, opens tomorrow, but we took some early Thanksgiving turns. Hoodoo boasts about being “steep, deep, and cheap,” but last season was especially brutal at the low-elevation resort. Fortunately, this year, the resort appears to be in far better shape— there was consistently 30+ inches throughout the resort. Our first lap […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Ski Resorts in North America as a Professional Freeskier View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top nine personal favorite ski resorts as a professional freeskier: Related: The Top 10 Male Freeskiers of All-Time: 9. Mount Bachelor, Oregon This is where I learned to ski. It was a very special place in my heart. I did a full ski season […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 26, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Top 3 Snowfalls, November 18 Resorts have started opening, and winter weather is here. Only around 10% of the country’s resorts are open, but these are the ones with the most snow. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North America saw the most snow in the last […] SnowBrains | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood Meadows, OR, to Open Friday for a Preview Weekend Mount Hood Meadows in Oregon is set to open its 2024-25 season earlier than usual, announcing a preview weekend for November 15-17. This marks the resort’s earliest opening in 15 years when it typically aims to start operations around Thanksgiving. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Deep Week Ahead for the PNW – Up To 3 FEET Expected The resort will initially open […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 12, 2024 0 Comments
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