Wasatch Mountain, UT, Report: Cardiff Bowl on a Sunny November Powder Day Report from November 28, 2024 Yesterday we went for a short walk and a short ski. Only a few select zones up high are skiing deep enough to avoid turning your skis into cheesegraters. We cruised up and skied a mellow classic: Cardiff Bowl. Martin & I followed Maxwell and Alex up there and watched them drop in. Sunny, powdery, […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Thanksgiving Weekend Operations Update: 8 New Lifts Starting Sunday By Palisades Tahoe on November 29, 2024 8 Lifts Added to Sunday’s Lineup There’s a lot more to be grateful for this week, we are expanding our terrain! Thanks to our operations working around the clock, we will be adding 8 new lifts on our upper mountain to the lift schedule this Sunday, December 1. While we would love to open this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Skier-Triggered Avalanche With 7-Foot Crown Near Beaver Creek Resort, CO A significant avalanche was triggered near Beaver Creek Resort in Colorado on November 27, highlighting the dangerous snowpack conditions in the area. Kreston Rohrig, a forecaster for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), reported the event. Related: Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Warns of Dangerous Avalanche Conditions During Thanksgiving Week According to the CAIC report, the recent snowfall had dramatically […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/29: Powder Day in the Northeast, But Dry in the West for 7-10 Days Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Northeast powder day! Now it’s all about lake-effect snowfall with feet of total accumulation. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: Tetons: Colorado: Tahoe: Interior BC: 11/29-11/30(L), 12/7-12/8(M) Northeast: 11/30(L), 12/2-12/5(L), […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on November 29 More and more resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. It’s safe to say that it’s dumping in many regions nationwide. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North America saw the most snow in the last 24 hours, confirmed at […] SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Unprepared Hiker Faces Rescue Bill After Mount Washington, NH, Altercation An ill-prepared hiker from Virginia sparked controversy on Mount Washington Tuesday, leading to a rescue operation and potential financial consequences. Tristan James Murrin, 27, of Virginia Beach, found himself in hot water after forcing his way into a State Park Sno-Cat vehicle at the summit and refusing to leave. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials reported that Murrin had been […] SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 1 Comment
Record November Snowfall Prompts RED Mountain Resort, BC’s, Early Opening Plentiful snowfall has prompted RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia to advance its opening day to Saturday, December 7, a full week ahead of schedule. The decision follows the accumulation of 75 inches (190 centimeters) of snow and a 50 inch (128 centimeters) base, making November 2024 the second snowiest November on record at RED. Related: The Cabin Experience at […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
Shiffrin Poised to Join Exclusive “Century Club” of Winter Sports Athletes With More Than 100 World Cup Victories Mikaela Shiffrin could join the small yet exclusive “Century Club” of winter sports athletes who have won at least 100 World Cups. While for most, winning even a single World Cup event is a remarkable achievement, there is a select group of skiers who have amassed 100+ victories. These legends of the slopes, tracks, and trails have redefined what it […] Brains Julia Schneemann | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: The First Deep Blower Powder Day of the Season Report from November 27, 2024 I skied Alta until 4 pm on Tuesday. The big storm day that wasn’t a big storm day. I was skeptical of the forecast and expected it to fizzle, but I wasn’t sure, and the Alta magic should never be underestimated. Same video as above but with some 3rd person video of pow skiing, heavy […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Hoodoo, OR, Backcountry Report: Thankful for a Deep Base Report from Thursday, November 28, 2024 Hoodoo Ski Area, Oregon, opens tomorrow, but we took some early Thanksgiving turns. Hoodoo boasts about being “steep, deep, and cheap,” but last season was especially brutal at the low-elevation resort. Fortunately, this year, the resort appears to be in far better shape— there was consistently 30+ inches throughout the resort. Our first lap […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Accident at Brighton Resort, UT, Serves as Stark Reminder of the Risks of Early Season Skiing & Snowboarding Early-season openings bring excitement for skiers eager to hit the slopes, but they also come with inherent challenges, particularly related to snow coverage and safety. The experience of a 17-year-old skier at Brighton Resort, Utah, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of early season skiing and snowboarding. On Monday, November 25, the teenage skier crashed below the chair […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | November 28, 2024 2 Comments
[PHOTOS] Deer Valley Mansion With Private Gondola Shatters Utah Real Estate Record A Deer Valley mansion featuring its own private gondola has sold for over $50 million, setting a new record for Utah’s most expensive home. Situated in the exclusive gated community of Deer Crest, this newly constructed ski-in/ski-out property showcases next-level luxury in one of North America’s most prestigious resorts. Originally listed at $65 million, the home was marketed by Paul […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Best Ski Camps for Adults—Take Your Skiing to The Next Level Feel that itch for ski improvement? I get it—one of the things I love about skiing is the relentless pursuit of the perfect turn, the desire to overcome your fears, conquer your limitations, and take your skiing to that next level. Enter SnowBrain’s list of the best ski camps for adults. If you are after an immersive coaching experience, we […] Brains Mike Humphrey | November 28, 2024 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Direct Weather Forecast | Massive Snowstorm Bringing Up to 6 Feet of Snow to the Northeast and Great Lakes Direct Weather looks again at the East Coast snowstorm forecast. A major winter storm will bring significant snowfall to the Northeast on Thanksgiving night, followed by an intense Arctic outbreak triggering heavy lake-effect snow that could dump 2-6 feet across the Great Lakes region through early December. Related: [VIDEO] Direct Weather | Significant Snowstorm and Frigid Cold to Hit the […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 28, 2024 1 Comment
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls, Thanksgiving Day, November 28 More and more resorts are opening, and winter weather is here. It’s safe to say that it’s dumping in many regions nationwide. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These open resorts across North America saw the most snow in the last 24 hours, confirmed at […] SnowBrains | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Kicks Off Winter Season With Massive 1,500-Acre Opening Bluebird powder day welcomed skiers to the 24-25 season; Powder Seeker and The Bowl are expected to open mid-morning tomorrow BIG SKY, Montana – November 27, 2024 – Big Sky Resort in Montana kicked off its 2024-25 winter season today with one of North America’s largest terrain openings, giving skiers and riders access to more than 1,500 acres of perfect […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Thanksgiving Pow Day for the Northeast Forecast completed at 4 a.m. PT on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28 Summary Last week’s storm brought some accumulations to the higher mountain summits, but base areas saw only rain. Another storm moves through on Thanksgiving, bringing snow to resort bases across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The long-range forecast is very promising. A cold and unsettled pattern […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Offers Unbeatable $99 Season Pass In the age of mega passes, skiers and snowboarders have many options for purchasing a season pass. Some passes allow holders to ski at tons of resorts throughout the country. Some passes are regional and individual season passes to a single resort for all the die-hard locals. These passes can be expensive, but they are worth the savings for the […] Gregg Frantz | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Kirkwood Mountain Resort, CA, to Kick Off 2024-25 Winter Season Early on November 30 Kirkwood will welcome guests back six days earlier than planned for another unforgettable ski and ride season. Epic Passes go on sale December 2, so purchase now to lock in access. Kirkwood, CA – November 26, 2024 – With 29 inches of new snow and an incredible effort by its Mountain Operations and Snowmaking teams, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is thrilled […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces More Opening Days for 2024-25 Season Across VT, NY, and MN Okemo Mountain Resort and Hunter Mountain to Open Sunday, December 1; Stowe and Mount Snow to Open Tuesday, December 3; Afton Alps to Open Saturday, November 30 Vermont, New York, Minnesota—November 27, 2024— Winter is here! Vail Resorts announced five more opening days for the 2024-25 winter season today across Vermont, New York, and Minnesota. Okemo Mountain Resort in Vermont […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 2024 0 Comments