White-Out Caused Snowshoer to Walk Off 30 Foot Cornice and Trigger 2 Avalanches Near Breckenridge, CO On April 28, a snowshoer fell off a cornice and triggered two avalanches during a whiteout storm on Bald Mountain near Breckenridge, Colorado. Related: 13 Avalanche Deaths Recorded During 23/24 Season Across United States The snowshoer, who was from outside the county but familiar with the area, became disoriented in the white-out conditions and accidentally stepped off a cornice, sliding […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 20+ North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Weekend Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. Related: Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe We looked for our readers to see where they can still turn […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Snowy Celebration Report from May 1, 2024 Starting May with a foot of fresh snow is one of the reasons I cherish living in the Pacific Northwest. I treated myself to a late start, skinning from the Timberline Lodge, Oregon, up toward Crater Rock around 8:00 a.m. Within ten minutes of leaving the parking lot, the clouds had cleared, the sun was […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Killington, VT, Aims to Keep Superstar Run Open for as Long as Possible Although it is now officially May, and spring has sprung across North America with summer hot on its tail, the corn skiing is out there waiting to be harvested. On the East Coast, Killington, Vermont, is still going strong with plans to keep the Superstar Express Quad lift and Superstar Run open as long as possible. In response to a […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Exploring the Incredible Olympic-Level Infrastructure for Winter Sports at Lake Placid, NY There are 429 National Park Sites in the United States according to the National Park Foundation which spans across more than 84 million acres. There are parks in each state and also in the U.S. territories, including parks in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam. The Adirondack Mountains in New York State offer some of the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in a beautiful, natural setting, all […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
13 Avalanche Deaths Recorded During 23/24 Season Across United States According to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), a total of 13 individuals perished in avalanches during the 23/24 winter season. Date State Location Description Killed 03/29 WA Mount St Helens 1 backcountry snowboarder caught and killed 1 03/12 MT West Fork Camp Creek near Lost Trail Pass, Bitterroot Mountains 1 backcountry skier caught, buried, and killed […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Southern Californian Ski Resort for Sale for Less Than $2.5 Million Have you dreamed of owning your own ski resort? Well, look no further, Mount Waterman Ski Resort in Southern California is on the market for $2.275 million. Mount Waterman Ski Resort is located in the San Gabriel Mountains of the Los Angeles National Forest 30 miles above La Canada Flintridge and 32 miles north up the Angeles Crest Highway. The […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 1, 2024 1 Comment
Teton County Coroner Rules Death of Ski Instructor Following Collision at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, as Homicide A collision between two skiers at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, resulted in the death of one of the skiers involved in the collision. The death of the 71-year-old ski instructor Peter Wuerslin has now been ruled a homicide by Teton County’s Coroner Dr. Brent Blue. In an email sent by Coroner Blue, the conclusion […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 1, 2024 0 Comments