Summit at Snoqualmie, WA, Unveils Controversial New Paid Parking System, Charging Up To $55 Per Day Summit at Snoqualmie, Washington, recently announced a sweeping overhaul of its parking policies, which will take effect on November 18. The resort is the latest to announce paid parking initiatives following a similar decision by Powder Mountain, Utah, last week. Related: New Season, New Costs: Ski Resorts Nationwide Implement Paid Parking Policies The resort is rolling out a tiered system that […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 16, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 4 Feet of Snow for PNW Volcano Summits SnowBrains meteorologist Clay Malott wrote this forecast on October 14 at 1 p.m. With winter just around the corner, the first signs are appearing in the Pacific Northwest—snow is beginning to dust the highest peaks, signaling the start of the season. This week, we’re looking at two storm systems that will bring a mix of rain and snow, with significant […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 13, 2024 0 Comments
Small Non-Profit Ski Area in Washington Rolls Out Expanded Season Pass Opportunities Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington, launches a New Kids Ski Free Program, Expanded Reciprocal Partner Mountain Program, the IndyAddOn Pass, and the New Loup Loup Legacy Pass. • Kids Ski Free Program – Through generous community fundraising, Loup Loup has raised sufficient funds to offer kids 12 and younger to ski free this season by purchasing a parent’s or guardian’s […] Industry News Press Release | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Hiker Found ‘One Day From Death’ After Month-Long Disappearance in North Cascades, WA 39-year-old Robert Schock was discovered alive on August 30, 2024, nearly a month after he went missing in North Cascades National Park, Washington. A Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA) crew found Schock, who was last seen on July 31 near the Chilliwack River, in dire condition. Related: Stuck in Snow and Stranded for 6 Days, Californian Woman Survived Eating Snow […] SnowBrains | September 5, 2024 0 Comments
Glacial Ice Transformation Following the 1980 Mount St. Helens, WA, Eruption No volcano is more iconic in the Pacific Northwest than Mount St Helens or Loowit (Smoking Mountain), as the Cowlitz and Yakima nations know it. This active volcano sits 130 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Washington state, making it one of the closest Cascades volcanoes to the ocean. Mount Baker (Koma Kulshan) is the nearest volcano to the ocean. […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | August 20, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Opening Dates for Tahoe Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb, Colorado Resorts, Park City, and Stevens Pass Skiers and riders also invited to leave their gear at home this season and try My Epic Gear membership: Premium gear available slopeside BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 14, 2024 — The best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the ski and ride season is here. Skiers and riders who start planning now will lock […] Industry News Press Release | August 14, 2024 0 Comments
West Coast Road Trip: Useful Tips and Photo Tour We like traveling by car and have done numerous road trips in our Subaru, including a couple of cross-country trips from the San Francisco Bay Area to New York City and back. Some may think that flying is more convenient, and we don’t argue with that. For us, it’s more of a personal choice and convenience to get all the […] Claire Weiss | August 8, 2024 0 Comments
Grizzly Bears Poised for a Return to Washington’s North Cascades The North Cascades are a breathtaking sight of jagged peaks and emerald valleys located in Northern Washington State. The Cascades are on the cusp of reclaiming a vital piece of their ecological heritage: the grizzly bear. The grizzly bear population has dwindled up north almost to the point of extinction, with the last confirmed sighting in the Cascades reported in 1996. Unregulated […] Jack Bynum | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
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