Colorado Counties Join Together to ‘SOS – Save Our Season / Stop Our Spread’ A campaign started in Routt County, CO, home to Steamboat Ski Area, has gained momentum and support from other businesses and ski counties in Colorado. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” ‘SOS – Save Our Season / Stop Our Spread’ was started to raise awareness of what we need to […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2020 0 Comments
2-5 FEET of Snow Forecasted for Western US Over Next 7 Days, Primarily in the Pacific Northwest Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST, Nov. 16, 2020 Forecast Summary: A series of storms will bring 2-5 FEET of snow over the western US this week, primarily in the Pacific NW. A longwave troughing pattern will remain in place over the US west coast, streaming moisture into the region. The highest amounts of snow […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 16, 2020 0 Comments
Multiple Storms in the West Over The Next Week, FEET of Snow Expected Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 4:20 PM MST Forecast Summary: Over the next week, additional FEET of snow is expected across the western US as an active weather pattern continues. The highest amounts will be found in the Pacific NW and Northern Rockies. Snowfall will come in waves as shortwave troughs make their way through the west. Active […] Weather Eric McNamee | November 10, 2020 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO Postpones Opening Day Due to ‘Health Concerns, Wildfire, and Weather’ Winter Park Resort, CO announced Tuesday morning that they are pushing back their opening day by almost 2-weeks. Related: The SnowBrains Podcast | Episode #2 | “Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?” Originally targeting an opening day of November 18th, that date has now slipped to November 30th. The effects of the nearby East Troublesome Fire, combined with […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2020 0 Comments
PHOTO TOUR: Significant Snow Falls at Ski Resorts Across the West All images taken from resorts’ Facebook pages on October 12th, 2020 A storm that began yesterday has dumped several inches of snow on many ski resorts across the west, definitely getting us stoked for winter. Last year Arapahoe Basin and Keystone, CO were both open at this time (A-Basin open 10/11, Keystone 10/12), but it looks like we’ll have to […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 12, 2020 0 Comments
Winter Park Express Ski Train Suspended for Winter 20/21 Season Amtrak and Winter Park Resort announced that due to Covid-19, the Winter Park Express Ski Train will not operate during the upcoming winter season. The two companies indicated that social distancing precautions would make it impossible to run a successful ski train operation. Amtrak has been reducing train service and the number of seats sold around the country due to […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 1, 2020 0 Comments
Origins: Groomers Welcome to Origins. In this new weekly series, we will take deep dives into the beginnings of key aspects of the snowsports industry. We will uncover the people, places, and progression of each topic and hope to gain some insight into what the future holds. For the first installment of Origins, we will look at groomers. You know, the machines […] Industry News Ryan Flynn | September 18, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Sit-Skier Trevor Kennison Going Huge at Winter Park, CO’s Downhill Trestle Bike Park Sit-skier Trevor Kennison, famous for launching into Corbet’s Couloir during Jackson Hole’s annual King and Queens event last year, is continuing to push the boundaries of what is possible. Related: VIDEO: Sit-Skier Trevor Kennison Sends It into Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole, WY This time on Winter Park, CO’s legendary Trestle Bike Park downhill course. On a Bowhead Adventure Cycle, the […] Cycle CycleBrains | September 11, 2020 0 Comments
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