71-Year-Old Ski Instructor Succumbs to Injuries After Ski Collison at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, reported to the Buckrail that a collision occurred the morning of April 14 between two skiers that resulted in both men being transported to the hospital. According to Buckrail, Peter Wuerslin, the 71-year-old part-time JHMR ski instructor, was skiing with a group of peers when a 34-year-old skier collided with Wuerslin from uphill. JHMR […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] Meadowlark Ski Area, WY, AKA “Little Jackson Hole” Looking for New Owners Currently for sale for $3.75 million is Meadowlark Ski Area in Wyoming which is located in the Big Horn Mountains just off Highway 16 between Buffalo and Tensleep. The resort boasts a respectable 735-foot vertical rise with majestic views of the lake and the Big Horn Mountains. The resort averages 300 inches of snowfall a year across its 320 acres and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 18, 2024 0 Comments
Snowboarder Seriously Injured on No Name Peak Near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Just before 1 p.m. on Friday, April 12, Teton County Search & Rescue, Wyoming, received a call regarding an injured snowboarder on No Name Peak. For the second time in the last 10 days, volunteers were called to this backcountry zone, typically accessed from the boundary gates at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Related: Injured Skier Rescued on No Name Peak […] SnowBrains | April 14, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Spring Storms Keep the Fun Going in UT, CO, and WY Expected snow totals this week. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast prepared the morning of Friday, April 5th Forecast Summary A strong cold front arrives in Utah and Western Wyoming Friday afternoon, and Colorado overnight, with very strong winds out ahead of the front followed by mountain snow behind the front. This front brings relatively light snow accumulations to UT/CO resorts, but hangs […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Antelope Butte Ski Area, WY, Offers Free Season Passes to All Kids Under 18 The Wyoming nonprofit ski area takes an unprecedented step toward growing the sport and supporting young skiers and riders. The Antelope Butte Ski Area and Foundation announced today that 2024/25 season passes will be free for anyone under 18 on the date of purchase. Pass sales will open for all age groups on Friday, April 5th. Related: Kids Under 18 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Snowiest Ski Resorts in North America [Updated 2024] All data was pulled from each resort’s website as of March 2024. It’s no secret that the West is the snowiest region in North America. Cold fronts come down from the Gulf of Alaska, hit our North-South oriented mountain ranges, and orographic lifting does the rest. There are 10 ski resorts in the west that average over 500” of snow. […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 25, 2024 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Smashes Through 400”-Milestone Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (‘JHMR’), Wyoming, reported this week that the resort has surpassed the magical 400-inch milestone. After a slow start to the season, which even saw the cancellation of the famous Kings & Queens of Corbet’s competition, the resort received 136 inches of snowfall in February and 81 inches of snowfall thus far in March. Related: Jackson Hole […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2024 0 Comments
Booking a Private Lesson at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, is a Total Game Changer I recently had the privilege of visiting Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, for the first time. I had heard so much about the famous resort and had even visited in the summer but had never been there for what it is truly known for, the skiing. That was about to change. I was on a weeklong road trip using […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | March 13, 2024 1 Comment