Bear Valley, CA Resident Teaching ‘Know Before You Go’ Avalanche Awareness to Californian Schools and Ski Resorts Bear Valley, CA resident Natalia Dodova lost her only child, Nickolay Dodov, when he was killed in an avalanche in Alaska onĀ Thankin Ridge, HainesĀ 6-years ago. On that day, her and her husband not only lost a son but also a best friend, teammate, and ski-buddy. They had shared many days riding together, he was their everything, the center of their […] Avalanche AvyBrains | September 10, 2018 1 Comment
Remains of the Skier Who Went Missing in March at Bear Valley Resort, CA Have Been Found The remains of a skier missing since March were located by search and rescue dogs on Monday near Groovy Gully at Bear Valley Resort, CA reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Thomas Mullarkey, 65 was first reported missingĀ by his wife on March 14 after he failed to return to his cabin after a day of skiing.Ā Five days of search efforts at […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Bearded Tanner Hall Ripping Squaw Valley in March Tanner Hallis good at skiing and his new beard is gnarly. When many other might be bummer about the conditions, Tanner is out at Squaw with his crew throwing down. Flips, 360s, 720, rodeo 5s, and 180s all over the mountain. This video was filmed in only 3 afternoons of slush skiing at Squaw. This is inspiring and shows up that despite the conditions, you can still push it and have a riot out there. Filmed 100% on the GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition at Squaw Valley Resort over 3 afternoons of riding. […] SnowBrains | April 15, 2014 1 Comment
Nordic Valley Ski Resort, UT, Closed Temporarily After Fire Devastates Structure Housing the Ticket Office Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Weber County, Utah, was ravaged by a fire in the early hours of Monday morning, January 15, 2024. A worker noticed flames and smoke coming from the mountain lodge at the resort. Weber Fire District, Ogden City Fire, South Ogden City Fire, and Weber County Sheriffās were dispatched to a structure fire at Nordic Valley. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Beartooth Pass (US 212), MT/WY, Closed Through at Least Monday Due to 5-Foot High Snow Drifts View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yellowstone National Park (@yellowstonenps) Beartooth Pass (US-212) on the Montana and Wyoming border completely closed Friday due to 4″ of snow, high winds, and ice. An update yesterday (Saturday) from the Wyoming Department of Transport advised that the pass will be closed through at least Monday while crews clear […] SnowBrains | September 24, 2023 1 Comment
Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, CA, Look to Combine and Form 1 Ski Area with Interconnecting Lifts Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both part of Alterra-owned Big Bear Mountain Resort. The twin properties are located just two miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, to go along with skiing and snowboarding. Both are under evaluation by the U.S. Forest Service on a plan to connect the two resorts. This would be done […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 1, 2023 0 Comments
First Grizzly Bear Sighting of 2023 in the Jackson Hole, WY, Area Early in the evening on March 22, the first grizzly bear of 2023 was observed in Grand Teton National Park. As bears become active this spring, Bear Wise Jackson Hole reminds residents and visitors to secure attractants of any kind and be bear aware. Adult male grizzly bears typically emerge from hibernation in March, while females with young typically appear […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2023 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Extends Season to April 30, 2023 Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, announced it would extend its season by at least three weeks. The Californian ski resort has moved its expected closing day for the Snow Summit chair to April 30, 2023. The exciting news comes as the area has been experiencing record snowfalls. Big Bear Mountain Resort has received 210 inches of snow this season, the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 21, 2023 0 Comments