9 Ski Resorts That Offer Adjacent Cat Skiing in the U.S. For those looking for untouched powder and a remote backcountry experience, it is hard to beat cat skiing. As a cheaper alternative to heli-skiing, it gives guests the thrill of exploring endless terrain without the crowds or lift lines of resort skiing. Conveniently, some resorts offer a cat skiing operation attached to the ski area so guests can experience the […] Brains Brent Thomas | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Bringing Back Successful Parking Reservations Program Palisades Tahoe’s Parking Reservations Program, Incentivized Park & Ride Shuttles, Employee Carpool Program, and Expanded Microtransit Services Return for 2024-25 Season Olympic Valley, Calif. [November 12] – After a successful first season, Palisades Tahoe, California, is bringing back its parking reservations program for the 2024-25 ski season and continuing other initiatives that are helping to reduce traffic, ease parking congestion, […] Industry News Press Release | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/13: Significant Snowfall for the PNW and British Columbia 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. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Deep Week Ahead for the PNW – Up To 3 FEET Expected “Storm system hitting the PNW/BC and eventually Northern Tier 11/13-11/16. Snow Timeline: […] Weather SnowBrains | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
[NASA] Blankets of White in the West This post first appeared on the NASA Earth Observatory website and was written by Lindsey Doermann. An early-November snowstorm dropped feet of snow on the plains of eastern Colorado and northeastern New Mexico and gave a boost to Rocky Mountain snowpack. While fresh powder is a common sight on the rangeโs lofty peaks this time of year, the accumulations measured […] SnowBrains | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
The History Behind the World’s First and Only Tandem Front Flip on Skis Freestyle skiing has cemented itself as an electrifying sport that pushes the boundaries of what many thought was even possible on the slopes. Born from a spirit of rebellion and a desire to break free from the rigid confines of traditional alpine skiing, it has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years. It has evolved from a counterculture movement to […] Brains Brent Thomas | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
Tremblant, QC, Postpones Opening Day Due to Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Tremblant in Quebec, Canada, has announced a slight delay to the start of its 2024-25 ski season. Originally slated to kick off on November 22, the resort has postponed opening day to November 28 due to unseasonably warm temperatures hampering snowmaking efforts. “Although everything indicated normal progression towards a season opening scheduled for November 22, temperatures over the past few […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
How Colorado’s Historic Early November Storm Shook People & Wildlife Across the State The Colorado ski season started with a boom this past weekend. With what seemed to beย nonstop snow hitting the Front Range, roads, resorts, and towns were hit with near-record-breaking November snow totals and winter storm warnings. While the snow was welcome news for resorts such as Winter Park,ย Copper Mountain,ย Keystone Resort, andย Arapahoe Basin, and other resorts,ย such as Eldora Mountain Resort, the […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
West Central Montana Avalanche Center Faces Funding Crisis Amid High Winter Recreation Demand The West Central Montana Avalanche Center in Missoula is urgently seeking community support after the U.S. Forest Service announced it would no longer provide financial and vehicle resources to the center due to budget cuts. The loss of this critical support comes at a time when winter recreation in the region has reached record levels. The funding shortfall poses a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 12, 2024 0 Comments