Widow Sues 29029 Everesting Challenge Organizers After Husband’s Death at Snow King Mountain, WY, Alleging Fatal Medical Negligence A wrongful death lawsuit following the Everesting challenge death at Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is making explosive allegations about what event organizers knew — and failed to do. The widow of a Connecticut investment banker Slava Leykind, who died after participating in a grueling endurance challenge at Snow King Mountain last year, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit […] Hiking SnowBrains | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
Little Switzerland, WI, Constructing 2 New Quad Chairs for the 2026-27 Season Little Switzerland Ski Area in Slinger, Wisconsin, is getting a couple of exciting new additions for next winter. The resort will be tearing down chairlifts One and Two and replacing them with two new Skytrac four-seater chairlifts. The project will cost the resort $4 million, making it Little Switzerland’s largest investment to date. The lifts will be ready to spin at […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
So, Who’s The Better Skier — Patrollers or Instructors? The question of who is the best skier on the mountain is common at ski resorts around the country. Some people may think it’s themselves, and others may think it’s professional skiers. While most folks on the mountain will never ski with an actual professional skier, that leaves the two groups of people who are on the mountain the most: […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
Fire Destroys Beloved Log Cabin at Aspen Mountain, CO A popular Aspen, Colorado, cabin, known by locals as Grant’s Cabin, burned to the ground on May 30 after catching fire. The cabin was located on Aspen Mountain’s back side in the Richmond Ridge Area. People at Aspen Mountain’s Sundeck restaurant saw the fire and notified the Aspen Fire Protection District at 10:27 a.m. More than 30 emergency responders across […] Fire Quinn Brophy | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
Could This Be the End of GoPro? If you have ever strapped a camera to your helmet before dropping into a chute, there is a good chance it was a GoPro. Now the iconic POV camera company that made action cameras synonymous with skiing and snowboarding has warned investors that its future is uncertain — and its auditor has raised serious doubts about whether it will survive […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 5, 2026 0 Comments
Top 7 Gnarliest Inbounds Runs at Ski Resorts in California California is well-known for having incredible, world-class ski resorts throughout the state, from Lake Tahoe to Mammoth. Within those resorts, there are a number of extremely difficult runs and zones — not always necessarily listed on a resort trail map, but 100% inbounds — that attract locals, professionals, and visitors from all over the globe, powder day after powder day, […] Brains John Cunningham | June 4, 2026 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Sweeps U.S. Ski Team Awards Winning Athlete of the Year and Best Comeback Lindsey Vonn has been named Athlete of the Year 2026 by the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team — voted there by her own teammates and coaches. The 41-year-old alpine skiing legend was named both Athlete of the Year and Best Comeback for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team in the annual Stifel Awards, which recognize standout athletes, coaches, and staff […] Competition Julia Schneemann | June 4, 2026 0 Comments
The Pine Beetle is Making a Return to Colorado in 2026 This summer, Colorado forests might see a large increase in an unwanted pest. A mountain pine beetle upsurge has left forests across Colorado’s Front Range at high risk. The 2025-26 winter, which brought warmer-than-normal temperatures and drought, left summer conditions prime for the beetle’s spread, and now the same native insect that affected more than 3 million acres of forests […] Quinn Brophy | June 3, 2026 0 Comments
7 Places Where Ski Resorts Should Exist But Don’t Despite more than 500 ski areas operating across the United States, there are still countless mountain ranges, snow belts, and peaks with incredible ski potential that remain completely undeveloped. At the same time, many popular resorts struggle with crowded parking lots, long lift lines, and tracked-out powder on busy weekends, leaving skiers wondering if there are opportunities for new mountains […] Brains Brent Glogau | June 3, 2026 3 Comments
The Winter Olympics May Return to New York for the First Time in Nearly 50 Years Could winter sports’ biggest stage return to the Empire State for the first time since the “Miracle on Ice”? New York has not hosted the Winter Olympics since the 1980 Lake Placid Games, but state officials are exploring options to bring the Games back. Leading the effort is State Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has assembled a committee with the hopes […] Olympics Quinn Brophy | June 2, 2026 1 Comment
9 Ski Resorts With the Most Underrated Powder Days in the U.S. Everyone knows the famous powder destinations. Resorts like Jackson Hole, Alta, Snowbird, and Whistler dominate powder conversations and bucket lists. But some of North America’s best powder days happen at resorts that don’t always receive the same attention, despite offering excellent snowfall, fantastic terrain, and often fewer crowds competing for fresh tracks. To find out which mountains deserve more recognition, […] Brains Brent Glogau | June 2, 2026 0 Comments
Colorado Approves $300 Million Plan to Improve I-70 Access to Ski Resorts Millions of skiers drive I-70 every winter to reach Colorado’s popular ski resorts. That journey could become significantly safer—and eventually faster—under a newly approved state transportation plan. On May 21, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) approved a 10-year, $300 million plan that includes major upgrades to the I-70 Mountain Corridor and other mountain roads across the state. The plan, approved by […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | June 1, 2026 8 Comments
Massive Search Underway for Missing Hiker Near Lake Tahoe, CA A hiker has now been missing for almost a week in Desolation Wilderness, near Lake Tahoe, California, prompting a massive search in the area. 60-year-old Jason Coughran likely started hiking from Fallen Leaf Lake on Monday, May 25, before venturing into Desolation Wilderness, where he hasn’t been seen or heard from since sometime around Monday afternoon. As of Saturday night, […] John Cunningham | June 1, 2026 0 Comments
3 Latvian Climbers Die After Fall Near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Denali Three climbers have died and a fourth was rescued after a fall near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Denali, North America’s highest peak. The climbers were part of a seven-member Latvian mountaineering expedition ascending the mountain’s popular West Buttress route when four members of the team fell Wednesday near Denali Pass at approximately 18,200 feet (5,550 meters), according to Denali National […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | May 31, 2026 0 Comments
Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Gains Long-Awaited Approval for 2 Major Lift Upgrades Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR), Utah, finally gained approval for two major lift upgrades for Silverlode and Eagle, which have been in talks since 2021. The Park City Planning Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 27, in support of the lift projects. The Silverlode six-pack will be upgraded into an eight-pack express. The Eagle triple and Eaglet lifts will be […] Industry News Luke W. Smith | May 31, 2026 0 Comments
7-Year-Old Climber Becomes Youngest Person Ever to Summit Yosemite’s El Capitan Most 6-year-olds spend their birthdays having a pizza party or getting together at the playground with friends. Joey Danger Evermore, now 7, is not like most elementary-age children. He chose to celebrate his 7th birthday summiting one of the world’s most iconic peaks, Yosemite’s El Capitan. Shockingly, Joey broke the record set by his older brother Sam in 2022. His […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | May 31, 2026 0 Comments
Trip Report: 11,068′ Mt. Baldy, UT — “Main Chute” at Alta Report from May 29, 2026 I almost bailed on hitting Alta’s Main Chute as my last ski day of the 2025-26 season — I was simply too tired. I was pretty smoked after skiing “Pipeline” at Snowbird the previous day. I decided to test myself and see what happened. 11,068 feet Mt. Baldy, UT “Main Chute” Alta Ski Area […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 30, 2026 0 Comments
Trip Report: 11,489′ American Fork Twin Peaks, UT — “Pipeline Couloir” at Snowbird Report from May 28, 2026 I met up with Dr. Joe at 8 a.m. at the base of Gad 2. The previous 3 times I’d skied Pipeline, there was essentially snow back to the parking lot. Not this time. 11,489′ American Fork Twin Peak, UT “Pipeline Couloir” Snowbird Ski Resort Details Summit (actually a ridgeline): 11,300 feet Car: 7,900 feet […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 30, 2026 0 Comments
Top 5 Hardest Ski Lifts to Get On or Off Navigating ski lifts is an essential part of any day on the mountain, yet some lifts are notorious for presenting unique challenges to skiers and snowboarders. Drawing from firsthand accounts shared by the SnowBrains community, this article highlights five lifts most frequently cited for their difficulty when loading or unloading. Whether due to steep ramps, exposed locations, or unpredictable weather, […] Brains Steven Agar | May 30, 2026 4 Comments
Forget the Lodge Burger — These Michelin Star Ski Resorts Redefine Mountain Dining If you are planning a ski trip and food matters as much as the skiing, you are in luck — but you need to know where to look. France alone has 658 Michelin-starred restaurants, more than any other country in the world. Italy has 384. Switzerland has 134. Austria has 100. The Alps run through all four countries, and the […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 30, 2026 0 Comments
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