Snow Biker Killed After Being Caught in 2 Avalanches Near Revelstoke, BC A 58-year-old man from Alberta was killed in an avalanche while snow biking in the backcountry north of Revelstoke on Sunday afternoon, March 3. The tragic accident occurred on Sale Mountain, where the man was caught in an avalanche at 6,500 feet around 1 p.m. while riding with a group. While his group was administering first aid to the rider, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Snow Refresh Report from February 11-12, 2024 A snow refresh in Revelstoke is a game-changer, especially on days nine and ten in a row. We drove back to Revy after a frosty sojourn at Big White because the forecast called for 10-20 centimeters (4-8″) by Monday. The storm rolled into Revy a little later than we expected. Even with less new snow […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Mount Mackenzie Majesty Report from February 8-9, 2024 Revelstoke, British Columbia, just keeps getting better the higher you go. It’s day seven in a row, so we thought we would treat ourselves to a slower pace and try a hike. The top of Mount Mackenzie was stunning. Sitting beyond the subpeak, Mackenzie (8,058 feet) looks down on the north bowl leading to the […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Dreamy Terrain Report from February 6-7, 2024 Revelstoke, British Columbia, is perhaps the most glorious place on earth and a place we’ve been dreaming about since we were last here. Our return to the hallowed slopes was heralded by several centimeters of snow and a storm day. Revelstoke has seen 556 cm (219 inches) of snowfall this season, so it was promising […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
2 Of Our Favorite Ski Destinations in the High Terrain of British Columbia It’s easy to make a case for many ski locations in the world for a host of reasons (powder quality, terrain, location, etc). Still, without a doubt, one cannot disagree that British Columbia delivers some of the most spectacular world-class skiing and snowboarding experiences on the planet. Don’t believe me? I will break down two epic spots in British Columbia […] Matthew Oliphant | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke Mountain Resort, BC, Postpones Opening Day Due to Lack of Snow Due to unseasonably low snowfall in November, Opening Day at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, British Columbia, has been postponed. The resort shared the news on their website and social media channels. Revelstoke was slated to open on December 2, 2023. “Our Mountain Operations team continues to assess conditions on a daily basis to prepare accordingly for the opening of our Resort. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
Natural Selection Tour Drops Trailer for Revelstoke, BC, Super Session Short Film With many of the world’s best riders gathered in Revelstoke, British Columbia, for the 2023 Natural Selection Tour and dream conditions on tap, there were two otherworldly venues to choose from, but only one live event day. Still buzzing from the mind-blowing, and at moments terrifying day of live competition at Boulder Park, a crew of NST icons and surprise […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] People Like Us – Being a Gay Man in Revelstoke, BC, and the Larger Picture of Queer Life in a Mountain Town Ryan Collins explores the implications of being a gay man in Revelstoke, British Columbia, while seeking to frame a larger picture of queer life in a mountain small-town. People Like Us follows Ryan as he connects with the queer community of Revelstoke, seeking their opinions and stories, and relationship with mountain culture in the hope of building perspective into what […] SnowBrains | November 6, 2023 0 Comments