Grave Concern for Climbers Missing Since Sunday at Gran Sasso in the Italian Apennine Mountains Concerns are mounting for two missing hikers in the Italian Apennine Mountains. Luca Perazzini and Cristian Gualdi, both experienced mountaineers from Santarcangelo di Romagna in Rimini, have been left stranded on the Gran Sasso peak since Sunday, December 22, after being swept away by an avalanche while descending the Directissima route. The pair managed to set of a distress call […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 25, 2024 0 Comments
Eileen Gu Wins Yet Another World Cup At FIS Freeski World Cup in Copper Mountain, CO, Making Her the Winningest Freeski Athlete of All Time Eileen Gu has done it yet again, with another incredible halfpipe victory at the FIS Freeski World Cup taking place at Copper Mountain, Colorado, from December 19-21. The 21-year-old skierโs 17th World Cup victory awarded her the record for most FIS Freeski World Cup wins in history. Up until now, Gu was tied for that honor with Franceโs Tess Ledeux […] Industry News Elise Chou | December 25, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Ski Resorts with the Best Snow Quality in North America We all remember the best runs we’ve had in our lifetime, and they likely all involved deep, light powder. It is evident that at the pinnacle of the ski or snowboarding experience, snow quality often steals the spotlight. Thankfully, North America has no shortfall of ski resorts that offer up some of the finest snow quality around. Good snow quality […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 25, 2024 1 Comment
240 Skiers Rescued on Christmas Eve After Chairlift Breaks Down in Superdรฉvoluy, France On Tuesday, December 24, an electrical failure on the La Festoure chairlift at the Superdรฉvoluy ski area in Franceโs Hautes-Alpes left 240 skiers stranded, prompting a significant rescue operation. The malfunction occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, rendering the lift inoperable and causing a lengthy rescue operation of the guests stuck on the chairlift. Guests were abseiled off […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 25, 2024 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Debuts Timberline Chairlift Replacement, Ushering in a New Era of Upgrades Powder Mountain opened its much-anticipated Timberline chairlift on December 19, marking a significant step in a season of transformative upgrades for the Utah ski resort. The new Skytrac fixed-grip quad replaces one of the stateโs oldest operational lifts, bringing modern reliability, increased uphill capacity, and improved skier access to the mountainโs diverse terrain. Related: Powder Mountain, UT, Makes February Weekends […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
These are the 9 Dream Ski Trips Our Readers Would Go on if Money Were No Object At some point, almost everyone has dreamed about not having to worry about money. People dream about hitting the lottery and what they would do with all that money. Skiing ranks as one of the most expensive sports to get into. So, it is fair to say that if a skier had the opportunity to go on their wildest dream […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains’ 2024 Highlights: Top Stories from the Past Year As the leading media outlet for the ski and snowboard industry, our goal at SnowBrains is to keep our audience informed and inspired in a fun and intelligent way. As 2024 comes to a close, itโs time to look back at the yearโs biggest moments in the snowsports world. From breaking news stories, investigative writings, and in-depth Brains posts, as […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
Simon Beck’s Snow Art Looks Like Something From Out of This World If one came across one of these drawings in the middle of Iowaโs farmland, it would be common to chalk up credit for such fantastic art to some extraterrestrial beings.ย However,ย a snow artist named Simon Beck, born in London in the 1950s is responsible for hundreds if not thousands of intricate designs made using the medium of snow. According to […] Chad Walker | December 24, 2024 3 Comments