[PHOTOS] Cerro Bayo, Argentina, Welcomes First Significant Snow of Winter 2025 Cerro Bayo ski resort in Argentina reported its first snow of the 2025 season on Friday, April 25, marking an early sign of winter’s arrival in the southern Andes. The resort shared images of its slopes blanketed in fresh snow, with accumulations estimated up to eight inches (20 centimeters). The snowfall at Cerro Bayo comes as ski areas across the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado and La Parva, Chile, Announce Over $4 Million in Improvements, Expanded Offerings for 2025 Ski Season As anticipation builds for the 2025 winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, Valle Nevado and La Parva, two of the Andes’ most iconic ski destinations, have announced over $4 million in capital improvements and upgrades to enhance the guest experience. Both resorts are investing in lift modernization, expanded snowmaking and terrain offerings, hotel renovations, and new amenities that reflect a […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2025 0 Comments
The Biggest Snow Events Ever Recorded in the Andes Mountains and the Best Places to Ski It’s ski season in the Andes Mountains, and things are finally starting to fill in. The Southern half is a great way to get some powder turns in during your offseason! Related: How To Do a Season in Bariloche, Argentina Right | Tips From a Patagonian Ski Bum The snowpack in the Andes is as inconsistent as it gets. Some […] Kiley Chrisman | April 20, 2025 0 Comments
The Top Snowiest Ski Resorts in the Southern Hemisphere New data analysis has revealed which ski resorts are the snowiest in the Southern Hemisphere based on historical data trends. The latest findings shed light on the region’s top destinations for snow security and highlight which weeks of the season have historically been the snowiest. Related: 5 Multi-Resort Passes That Offer Access to Ride the Southern Hemisphere The comprehensive study, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 2 Comments
The Power Pass Returns for 2025-26 With No Price Increase and More Year-Round Perks The 2025-26 Power Pass—the Southwest’s most powerful season pass—went on sale today, and while benefits continue to grow, prices remain the same. Related: Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes For the third consecutive year, Power Pass pricing remains unchanged, making it one of the most affordable ways to access over 8,000 acres of terrain […] Industry News Press Release | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
Fiery Thrills: 9 Active Volcanoes Where You Can Ski & Snowboard For thrill-seekers and adventurous skiers, you can take your skiing and boarding to a whole new level by going down the slopes of an active volcano. While known for their destructive power, these fiery giants offer some of the most unique ski destinations on Earth. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) defines an active volcano as “a volcano or volcanic field […] Brains Julia Schneemann | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
SCOTT Sports Partners with Recco Technology SCOTT Sports makes a wide array of outdoor gear, used in various sporting categories. The company recently teamed up with Recco Rescue Systems to start utilizing this potentially life-saving technology in their products. SCOTT’s new line of helmets will incorporate Recco Technology in an attempt to reach more consumers, in turn saving rescue teams time and increasing efficiency. Recco currently has […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 10, 2024 1 Comment
Valle Nevado, Chile, Wraps Up One of the Longest Ski Seasons in Resort’s History Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, wrapped up its 2024 ski season last Sunday, October 20, after an impressive 143 skiable days—making it one of the longest seasons in the resort’s 36-year history. Thanks to exceptional snow conditions and strong demand, the 2024 season was one of Valle Nevado’s most successful to date. Early season snowfall set the stage […] Industry News Press Release | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
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