UPDATE: Squaw Valley, CA Will Keep KT-22 OPEN Past May 12th “If Still Skiable” Back in early March when Squaw Valley, CA announced that they would be staying open right through until July 7th, the following details were given on their website: May 12: Last day for KT-22 Today, the same page on their website reads: KT-22 will be open 8am-4pm, with an estimated closing date of May 12. However, we will keep it […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 29, 2019 1 Comment
Squaw Valley, CA Will Hold Its 29th Annual Cushing Crossing On Saturday, May 4th: The 29th annual Cushing Crossing will take place at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA on Saturday, May 4th. There will be great prizes, a panelย of celebrity judges, and some gnarly wipeouts. You may also like: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA โ The Spring Skiing Capital™ It’s one of the best events of the season, so if you’re around, you don’t […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: 1st Ever 360ยบ On A Sit-Ski at Squaw Valley, CA Yesterday!! View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Jay Rawe landed the very first ever 360ยบ on a sit-ski at Squaw Valley, CA yesterday April 24th, 2019. Jay crushes on a sit-ski. We also have footage of him landing a backflip on a sit-ski this time last year. Jay was only the 2nd or 3rd to ever […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2019 0 Comments
Squaw Valley’s KT-22 Lift Will Close For The Season On May 12th On May 12th, KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA will close for the season. The resort will remain open through July 7th, but you’ve got less than a month to enjoy KT-22. You may also like: Squaw Valley, CA Is Currently Experiencing Its 3rd Snowiest Season On Record! With a 60″ base on the lower mountain and a 220″ base up […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
Statewide Sierra Snowpack Is Currently 162% Of Average: The statewide Sierra snowpack in California is currently sitting at 162% of average. The northernย portion of the state is set up the best, with a snowpack of 169% of average. “The state of the California snow pack is very good this year! Across the Sierra the water content is 162% of normal for this date. Data from DWR/CDEC California Cooperative […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
These 10 Resorts Received The Most Snow In The USA This Season: These 10 resorts received the most snow in the USA this season. While some snow may still fall, this list sums up what resorts got hit the hardest thus far. Looking at these resorts, they’re all set up for some epic spring skiing conditions. If you’re looking to ski through the 4th of July, you’ve got a couple options: With […] Industry News WeatherBrains | April 18, 2019 1 Comment
Last Friday I Saw a Kid Ski Into a Lift Tower at Squaw Valley, CA Until Friday I had never enjoyed hearing the sound of a child screaming. But after a terrible accident, the shrill shrieking of a child’s voice let me know that he was alive. He was breathing. He was conscious. But he still needed ski patrol.ย The onlookers from the chair felt helpless. What do you do when someone is hurt below you? […] Crash Rochelle Swanson | April 17, 2019 2 Comments
Lake Tahoe Snowpack At 245% of Average To Date! The Lake Tahoe snowpack is currently sitting at 245% of average. Thereโs moreย snow in the forecast as well, so look for these numbers to improve. You may also like:ย Squaw Valley, CA Is Currently Experiencing Its 3rd Snowiest Season On Record! Relatively cool temperatures and frequent snowfall has snowpacks across the west sitting pretty currently. Secure yourย Ikon Passย today, so you donโt […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 16, 2019 0 Comments