10 Best Things to Do in Big White, BC, Over the Holiday Season

Big White in British Columbia has been the ultimate holiday destination for generations, uniting friends and families to celebrate winter magic, cozy traditions, and unforgettable outdoor adventures. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Opens Early With Record-Breaking Attendance as Canada’s First With 100% Natural Snow Experience the enchantment as Big White transforms into a snowy wonderland brimming with festive events, […]
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Vail, CO, Approves Record $157.8 Million Budget for 2025, Prioritizing Workforce and Affordable Housing

The Town of Vail, Colorado’s, $157.8 million expenditure plan for 2025 passed on December 2. It aims to provide excellent municipal services while prioritizing five key goals: creating a strong community and affordable housing, supporting the workforce, offering an authentic Vail experience, improving transportation, and promoting environmental sustainability. One of the budget’s priorities is improving employee retention and recruitment. The […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet of Snow For California This Week

Forecast created at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 An active pattern is unfolding across the California mountains, with a series of storms bringing multiple rounds of snowfall through the next several days. The first and most substantial storm will arrive Thursday and continue through Saturday night, delivering moderate to heavy snowfall to many resorts. A subsequent, somewhat lighter […]
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National Weather Service Updates its Important Winter Weather Terminology

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently updated a few of its winter weather terminologies that are key to staying safe for the incoming 2024-25 season. NOAA is the most trusted agency for all weather predictions and conditions. When NOAA changes something, it is essential for people to know what exactly was changed or updated. This year, NOAA […]
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How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate

Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […]
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Vail Resorts Announces $254 Million of Resort Improvements and Upgrades for 2025

On Monday, alongside its earnings, Vail Resorts announced a $254 million upgrades and improvements capital investment plan for the 2025 calendar year, focusing on enhancing its ski resorts across the United States, Australia, and Switzerland. Related: Vail Resorts to Develop 4th Base Village at West Lionshead, Vail Mountain, CO The plan centers on two multi-year transformation projects at Park City […]
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National Ski Patrol Launches Inaugural Sponsored Athlete-Ambassador Program

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Seven patrol athletes selected for representing the values and athleticism of NSP National Ski Patrol (NSP), one of the largest organizations committed to safety and rescue education for the outdoor industry, launched its first-ever NSP Athlete Program. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in NSP’s 85-year rich history, celebrating its members’ competitive athleticism and youthful spirit while integrating the organization’s creed. Related: Should […]
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[PHOTOS] Lamborghini Teams Up With CAPiTA and Union Bindings on Limited Edition $2,000 Snowboard

CAPiTA Snowboards, Union Binding Company, and Automobili Lamborghini have collaborated to create a limited-edition snowboard and binding set, blending high-performance engineering with winter sports innovation. The CAPiTA Warpspeed | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard and Union Falcor | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard Binding were unveiled at Mongolia’s Lamborghini Esperienza Neve event. This collaboration aims to enhance the snowboarding experience by combining CAPiTA and […]
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Vail Resorts Q1 2025 Results: Net Loss of $172.8 Million and Pass Sales Volume Down 2%

Vail Resorts announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 on Monday, which ended on October 31. The company reported a net loss of $172.8 million, slightly improved from $175.5 million in the same period last year, with total net revenue increasing by 0.7% to $260.3 million. Despite challenging weather conditions in Australia and industry normalization impacting […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Chris Tomer is an Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist with over 20 years of weather forecasting experience. He is also an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer who has climbed all of Colorado’s 54 14,000′ peaks. Chris has been an on-air host and meteorologist for KDVR Fox 31 Denver and Colorado […]
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NOAA ENSO December 2024 Update: Weak La Niña Forecast Packs Surprising Punch

This post first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Nat Johnson Although it’s taking its sweet old time to get going, a weak La Niña, the cool phase of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is expected to develop this winter. Much like I did last November, I thought it would be a good time to delve into how these expected tropical […]
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Freeride Guide at Hochfügen Ski Resort, Austria, Seriously Injured by Inbounds Avalanche in Front of Tour Group

On Tuesday, a group of Czech skiers was freeriding at Austria’s Hochfügen ski resort when an inbounds avalanche caught two of them, leaving one seriously hurt. According to a press release from the Tyrol Police Department, the five-person group, including two guides, set out around 3:15 p.m. on December 10. They planned to ski the northeast slope below Waidoffen mountain […]
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