On the Monney: Young Swiss Skier Claims First Ever Victory & Podium at Bormio, Italy

The Downhill podium at Bormio: Monney 1st, Von Allmen 2nd, Alexander 3rd. | Image: FIS Ski Alpine

The formidable Swiss ski team continued its dominance on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with Alexis Monney, a 24-year-old rising star, claiming his first World Cup victory and, in fact, his first-ever podium on the treacherous Stelvio piste in Bormio. In an extraordinary display of precision and poise, Monney edged out compatriot Franjo Von Allmen by 0.24 seconds, with Canada’s Cameron […]
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High Avalanche Danger Today in: Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, & Idaho

Avalanche.org is reporting HIGH avalanche danger today, 12/28/24, in: Wyoming Utah Colorado Washington Oregon Idaho Large amounts of new snow and weak snowpack structure are generally to blame for the elevated avalanche danger in these regions. HIGH avalanche danger is likely to continue in these regions through the weekend and potentially beyond. If you must go backcountry skiing/riding in these […]
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The SnowBrains Store Holiday Deals: Get Up to 75% Off Quality T-Shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Stickers, and More

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The SnowBrains team is excited to announce that prices across the SnowBrains Gear Store have been slashed by up to 75%  for the holiday period. In time for the winter season, we’re super stoked to bring you a selection of SnowBrains t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and more. All items are made right here in the U.S.A. and offer FAST shipping. Elevate […]
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[UPDATE] French Ski Racer Cyprien Sarrazin in Stable Condition Following Brain Surgery After Training Crash

The French Ski Federation (FFS) is reporting that Cyprien Sarrazin, the French ski racer who suffered a severe crash during a training run in Bormio, Italy, yesterday, has shown positive signs of recovery following emergency surgery. Related: FIS Shares 24/25 Alpine World Cup Race Calendar & Votes to Make Airbags Compulsory at Annual Spring Meeting Sarrazin underwent surgery on Friday […]
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CAIC Warns of Dangerous Avalanche Conditions This Weekend and Through New Year’s Day

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DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers of a significant increase in avalanche danger across the Colorado mountains this weekend and through New Year’s Day. A series of snow storms will bring heavy snowfall and strong winds to the mountains. This combination will overload the very weak snowpack, making it easy to trigger dangerous avalanches […]
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Backcountry Skier Dies in Avalanche Near Arolla Ski Resort/Espace Dent Blanche, Switzerland

A 27-year-old Swiss man tragically lost his life on Friday, December 27, while backcountry skiing near the Glacier de Cheilon in the Arolla region of Switzerland. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m., as the man and his companion traversed towards the Pas de Chèvre, a well-known mountain route marked by its steep iron ladders, which cross the rock face, and […]
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