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
SnowBrains Forecast: Cutoff Low to Bring Upwards of 1-2 Feet of Snow to Southern Rockies Forecast Published 9:45 PM MDT 11/4/2024 Forecast Summary As the storm from this weekend continues to exit the region, our next system will dive in from the north during the day on Tuesday. As it does so, it will split off from the mean flow and become a cutoff low over the four-corners region. This will allow for moisture […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Gondola Gets the Nod of Approval From National Forest Service Today, November 1, Carson National Forestย approved the resort projects that Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, proposed in October 2021, which include a gondola from the resortโs base to the Kachina base. The decision had been postponed several times due to ongoing opposition from several groups, including the Friends of the Rio Hondo group, which suggests that the environmental assessment was […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 1, 2024 1 Comment
Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Joins Ikon Pass for Winter 2024-25 | Base Pass Now Includes Taos Ski Valley, NM DENVER, CO, August 27, 2024 โ Ikon Pass will offer six of Californiaโs best mountain destinations when Sierra-at-Tahoe joins Ikon Pass for winter 24/25, unlocking even more Tahoe access for Ikon Pass holders. Score your Ikon Pass at its current low rates before prices go up, and start planning the good times at over 50 global Ikon Pass destinations. Related: […] Industry News Press Release | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Via Ferrata Trip Report: Taking Summer Adventure to New Heights Long after the snow is gone and ski crowds die down, some resorts hibernate, patiently waiting for snowfall. Summertime at Taos Ski Valley is hardly a ghost town. Especially for its Via Ferrata, which allows outdoor enthusiasts to take their adventure to new heights, far above Kachina Peak. Visiting Taos Ski Valley in the summer is like escaping through a […] Trip Report Aunika Skogen | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
Taos, NM, Bike Park Report: Spice Up Your Summer With a Visit to New Mexico Known for its gnarly terrain and rich ski history, Taos Ski Valley is nestled in the shadow of New Mexicoโs tallest point: ย Wheeler Peak. With a past dating back to the 1950s, Taos has been a world-class ski destination for many. But itโs so much more than just a ski resort. Taos Ski Valley is a community centered around the […] Trip Report Aunika Skogen | July 29, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Ski Apache, New Mexico “Damn Texans!” shouts some menace in the mob of locals zooming past, jumping over the minefield of downed skiers on Lower Deep Freeze. The visitors can only watch in pure terror as the group of mad skiers and snowboarders charge past them at full-speed as they’re attempting to recover their scattered skis and poles on one of Ski Apache’s most […] Martin Kuprianowicz | July 18, 2024 1 Comment
Taos Ski Valley, NM: 2024/2025 Season Passes Now on Sale 2024/2025 Taos season passes are now on sale. I spent a week at Taos for a freeride competition several years ago. It was one of the best weeks of spring skiing of my life. It was full of sunshine, short lift lines, corn, steep skiing, and hot laps. I can only imagine Taos on a mid-winter powder day. I hope […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | April 1, 2024 0 Comments