Lindsey Vonn Joins U.S. SailGP Team Board of Directors The United States SailGP Team is pleased to announce that Lindsey Vonn — three-time Olympic medalist, eight-time world championship medalist, alpine skier, philanthropist and entrepreneur— has joined the United States SailGP Team as a member of the board of directors. The U.S. SailGP Team is one of 10 national teams in SailGP, the emerging global league now in its fourth […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Conditions Report: Winter Conditions, Spring Hours Report from April 26-27, 2024 Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is a special place at the end of April: it can still feel like winter. Although the resort was operating on “spring hours” (8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) this weekend, it was snowing the entire time we were present. It’s hard to agree with the resort’s assessment that spring had already arrived. […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
Brian Head Resort, UT, Extends Season to May 12 Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah announced today, April 29, that it will extend its ski season, adding an extra weekend of bonus skiing and riding from Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12. The resort was previously scheduled to close on Sunday, May 5, which was an extension to its original closing date of April 14. Thanks to some […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Copper Mountain, CO, Saw 15″ Fresh Snow Over the Weekend | Lift Tickets Now $99 Through Closing Day Winter has returned to Copper Mountain in Colorado! Over the weekend, the resort saw 15″ of fresh snow, bringing the week’s total to 21″. Related: [PHOTOS] Mikaela Shiffrin Training at Copper Mountain, CO Conditions are excellent for late April, which has allowed it to extend its season into May. With no official closing date, Copper will turn lifts as long as […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
Large Avalanche Significantly Impacts Closing Day at Alyeska Resort, AK A significant avalanche in the Upper Glacier Bowl at Alyeska Resort, Alaska, on Saturday night, forced the resort to limit terrain and operations on Sunday’s Spring Carnival Family Day. Related: Alyeska Resort, AK, First North American Resort to Pass 700″ Snowfall The Aerial Tram was open to foot passengers only, significantly restricting the terrain available to skiers and riders. Bear […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA, Announces Festival and Events Schedule Plus Opening Date for Summer Activities As the season changes, so do the fun events and adventurous offerings at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. We love winter, but Seven Springs is a special place in the summer as well. The resort is an amazing venue for festivals and events. Families and friends gather at the base of the mountain for the Laurel Highlands’ biggest backyard […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Mikaela Shiffrin Training at Copper Mountain, CO After the season is before the next season for U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin, who has been kicking off her training for the 24/25 World Cup season with a session at Copper Mountain, Colorado. The 29-year-old ski racer shared a series of photos on her social media channels from the training days in her home state Colorado. The legendary ski […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 28, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update from April 29 It’s officially spring! The long, warm days and California sunshine mean one thing to the savvy spring skier: The early bird gets the worm. At Palisades Tahoe, California, this means that operations will be amended from April 29 onwards. Operating hours will be reduced to having lifts spinning at the resort from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. starting on Monday, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 28, 2024 0 Comments