Sunday River, ME, Opens Today for Skiing and Riding Sunday River in Maine will open its slopes for a special Halloween ski day today, October 31. This event is exclusively available to New England Passholders, Ikon and Mountain Collective Passholders, and Ticket Pack holders. In an announcement on its website, Sunday River credited the “extra treat for your Halloween” to the dedicated efforts of its snowmaking team, who’ve “really […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Begins Daily Forecasts as Avalanche Season Kicks Off Last week, a snowstorm dropped over 20 inches in many parts of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, marking the beginning of ski season for riders in the state. Wolf Creek Resort has already opened for the season, and many others are making snow with opening days on the horizon. As the snow accumulates in the resorts, so does it gather in Colorado’s […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
Jindabyne, Australia, Gets Own Concrete Production Facility for Construction of Perisher 6-Chair Since the 2024 snow season ended, the Perisher maintenance team has been hard at work removing the Mount Perisher Triple Bottom drive-station, making way for construction to start on the bottom station. The team will now focus on works higher up the hill. Related: New High-Speed Six-Chair Coming to Perisher, Australia in 2025 The biggest win so far has been Doppelmayr […] Industry News Oz Brains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
New Biathlon Shooting Range in Vuokatti, Finland, Attracts International Team, Including Team USA This fall, Vuokatti, Finland, became the setting for a groundbreaking biathlon training and testing facility, merging state-of-the-art technology with the winter sport’s unique demands. Developed by the University of Jyväskylä’s Sport Technology Unit, the shooting range allows biathletes to practice on electronic targets, providing instant feedback on accuracy for both athletes and coaches. The range offers eight shooting areas: six […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
Schilthorn-Piz Gloria, Switzerland, Launches the World’s Steepest Aerial Tramway This December From December 13, 2024, Switzerland will be home to the world’s steepest aerial tramway. Schilthorn-Piz Gloria in the Jungfrau Ski Area in the Bernese Alps will open the first section of its aerial tramway to the peak at Schilthorn on December 13. The first of three sections is the steepest, with a gradient of 159.4% in its steepest part and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 30, 2024 0 Comments
DPS and Phantom Glide Hire U.S. Olympic Nordic Combined Skier Billy Demong PHANTOM Glide announces the hire of former World Cup Nordic Combined champion, Billy Demong, as head of strategic product development. Demong, who has been an active PHANTOM Glide tester since its invention more than seven years ago, will formally join fellow recent hire, Ted Ligety, as an integral part of the design, development, and business strategy teams across the two […] Industry News Press Release | October 30, 2024 0 Comments
“Sven—A Life in Front of the Lens”—A Documentary About the Most Photographed Skier in the World With the release of the short film: “Sven — Life in Front of the Lens,” Osprey Packs and F4D Studios will celebrate 30 years of Sven Brunso’s incredible life. Dubbed the most photographed (and published) skier in the world, Brunso has graced the covers of many international ski magazines. The documentary-style film will be released on December 17 and the […] SnowBrains | October 30, 2024 0 Comments
[GIVEAWAY] Win a Pair of SCOTT SEA 98 Skis and a Pair of REACT AMP Pro Goggles We’ve partnered with SCOTT Sports to give away its SEA 98 ski (choice of 164, 172, and 180cm) and a pair of REACT AMP Pro goggles. Below are details on the ski, goggles, and how to enter the giveaway. Instructions: Complete the signup form below. You will be added to the SnowBrains and SCOTT Sports mailing lists and entered into […] SnowBrains | October 30, 2024 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update: Tahoe Finally Set for Significant Snow 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. “Storm system 10/29-10/30 WY/UT/CO. Next storm system for PNW/BC/ID/MT/WY 10/31-11/1. Third storm system and possible phasing with cold front 11/4-11/7 for BC/Sierra/WY/MT/ID/UT/CO/NM. Best Snow Timeline: Wasatch: 10/29, […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 29, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Winter Weather Advisory Hits Hawaii as Storm Drops 4″ of Snow Yesterday Mauna Kea in Hawaii experienced its first snow of the season on October 28. The summit, approximately 13,800 feet above sea level, received up to four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. Related: Yes, You Can Actually Ski in Hawaii Derek Petrowski, a telescope operator at the W.M. KECK Observatory, documented the snowfall during his drive up […] SnowBrains | October 29, 2024 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast | Tommy Moe – Olympic Gold Medal Ski Racer, Alaska Heli-Ski Guide, Co-Founder of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge in Alaska “Downhill ski racing sure is fun. I mean, it’s like being your own race car, but there’s no frame around you to save you. It’s just aerodynamics, skis, a skin-tight suit – zip it up, pull up your tidy whities and go for it.” – Tommy Moe This episode first aired on January 4, 2022. My guest today is Tommy […] Podcasts Podcast | October 29, 2024 0 Comments
Where Do I Find the Snow? Using Meteorological Data to Find Fresh Powder Powder: the elusive holy grail of snowsports. Though it may seem hard to find, it isn’t if you know where to look. This article will outline the tools and knowledge you need to be a competent powder chaser. Note: techniques in this article are meant to be used within the patrolled ski area boundary. Backcountry use of these techniques may lead […] Brains Clay Malott | October 29, 2024 0 Comments
Italian Ski Racer Killed in Training at Schnalstal Glacier/Val Senales, Italy Matilde Lorenzi, a promising young Italian skier, has been killed in a tragic accident during training. On Monday, October 28, the 19-year-old crashed while training on the Schnalstal Glacier/Val Senales Glacier in South Tyrol, Italy. Her condition appeared critical from the start: Lorenzi was intubated and airlifted by helicopter to the San Maurizio hospital in Bolzano following the severe fall. […] Julia Schneemann | October 29, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 6-18″ of Snow For Colorado Mountains Through Wednesday Forecast Published 9:45 PM MDT 10/28/2024 Forecast Summary A trough currently digging into the western U.S. will bring snow to the mountains of Colorado through Wednesday. Precipitation is already beginning to move into western portions of Colorado in the form of rain and snow but will increasingly turn into snow across mountain locations as colder air filters in on Tuesday. […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Road Ends Here: Winter Dew Tour Won’t Return to Copper Mountain, CO, This Season Since 2008, The Winter Dew Tour has delivered one of the most highly anticipated freestyle skiing and snowboarding events. Breckenridge Ski Resort hosted the tour until 2020, when Copper Mountain Ski Resort took over the event. The Winter Dew Tour became an Olympic qualifier in 2013 for athletes competing in both skiing and snowboarding events. On September 22, Summit Daily […] Industry News Luke Guilford | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Blizzard Announces Recipients of $60k in Grants from the Hilaree Nelson Fund Blizzard is thrilled to announce the recipients of grants from the Hilaree Nelson fund, developed through sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson limited edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” The limited release raised $60,000 to be donated to causes important to Nelson: empowering women in the outdoor space and addressing climate change. “It is such […] Industry News Press Release | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mount Brighton, MI—Southeast Michigan’s Mini Mountain Growing up in metro Detroit, I greatly appreciate the offerings Michigan brings to skiing and snowboarding. The Mitten State is home to numerous small ski resorts, helping to build tight-knit communities of passionate skiers and riders that give these small resorts big personalities. Mount Brighton, located in the metro Detroit town of Brighton, is no different. From hosting high school […] Quinn Brophy | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Colder Temps and More Snow for Utah Forecast completed 2 pm, Sunday, October 27th Forecast Summary Colder temperatures and periods of mountain snow will overspread Utah on Monday & Tuesday. Moderate accumulations are expected, but I don’t expect to see enough snow for my first turns of the winter. Another system will bring a chance for light snow this weekend. The long-range forecast is not particularly exciting. […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Announces 30 More Resorts, Including Loveland, CO | Pass On Sale Now For Limited Time 52 resorts have now been added since last season, including 11 in Japan, five in Europe, and three in Quebec, Canada The 2024-25 Indy Pass is now on sale for a limited time after Loveland Ski Area, Colorado, and 30 more resort additions were announced for the upcoming season. With two days of skiing and riding at 230+ global destinations, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbound Expo, the Boston Ski and Snowboard Event, Returns November 15-17 BOSTON, MA—Snowbound Expo will bring together thousands of New England skiers, snowboarders, and families to shop over 170 brands and resorts this November. The event will inspire for the coming season by hosting an incredible lineup of speakers, Olympic athletes, record holders, and more, plus a weekend’s worth of interactive fun for families. Previously known as the Boston Ski & Snowboard […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 28, 2024 0 Comments