Beginner Terrain at Alta Ski Area, UT, “Severely Limited” Early Season Due to New Chairlift Delays Beginner terrain at Alta Ski Area, UT, will be “severely limited” early season due to supply chain issues affecting the completion of the new Sunnyside lift. The resort made the announcement in a social media post yesterday. The Sunnyside chair (and the now defunct Albion) serve the Albion base area and the resort’s only green runs. Until the Sunnyside opens beginner terrain […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2022 0 Comments
Timberline, OR 2022 Master Plan: New Express Gondola, Updated Facilities, New Beginner Area, and More The Timberline Master Development Plan (MDP) is intended to be the guiding document for future development at Timberline. This MDP exclusively evaluates facilities at the resort that are directly related to the ski area operation. The vision for Summit Pass is to continue to operate the facility as a community ski hill, which is family-orientated, affordable, and friendly, while upgrading […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 31, 2022 2 Comments
[VIDEO] The Top 5 Basic Mistakes All Beginner Snowboarders Make and How To Fix Them The harsh truth is most people think their turns are awesome but they could be way MORE awesome! This video will highlight the most common postures that are hindering your progression. Related: VIDEO: How to Learn to Ski – 9 Skills for Your First Time Skiing More importantly, I will show you the fix and guide you throw the things […] SnowBrains | November 23, 2021 0 Comments
Are You Looking To Learn How To Ski? | Here Are The Top 10 Resorts For Beginners: Taking the kids out for their first ride or getting out yourself for the first time? Learning how to ski or snowboard can be very intimidating, so don’t make it worse by getting yourself stuck on the peak of a challenging mountain. Instead, try one of these ten resorts that zrankings highlighted as the best ski resorts for beginners. Their […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 27, 2021 0 Comments
Beginner Skier Paralyzed in Attempted Jump Suing Tour Operator for $7-Million A schoolboy on only his second ski trip in six years tried to pull off a 180-degree turn in mid-air and ended up landing on his head and breaking his back, leaving him paralyzed. He is now suing the tour operator for £5-million ($7-million), blaming the ski school and the instructor for his life-changing accident. Related: Lawsuit Against Vail Resorts For Negligence […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 21, 2021 1 Comment
Loveland Ski Area, CO, Gets Initial Greenlight to Expand Beginner Terrain and Add Additional Parking Lot Last Wednesday, February 24th, U.S. Forest Services released a draft decision that approves Loveland Ski Area’s proposal to expand two of its beginner runs in addition to adding a 500 car parking lot. The two runs in question are Boomerang and Zig Zag off Chair 3, which are looking to be widened in multiple sections and graded to provide […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 1, 2021 0 Comments
SCARPA’s Boot Guide For Beginners Brought to you by SCARPA Riding a lift is the most accessible form of skiing, but what about getting those untouched lines in the most scenic areas outside a resort? While Instagram photos can make it look like a piece of cake, how can beginners get into the fastest growing segment of the sport–backcountry skiing? Choosing the right boot is […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | February 9, 2021 0 Comments
Why You Should Ski Like a Beginner When is the last time you skied like a beginner? Next time you’re on the slopes ascending smugly in your black diamond chair, check out the beginners below – those folks are having fun! Their weight is all wrong, their hands are back, their knees are straight, and their polls flail about, as they thoroughly enjoy themselves. Give it a try, forget everything you’ve learned. Ski over to that intermediate slope, get in the upright snowplow position, straighten those knees, get those […] Laughs Mota Bota | July 30, 2020 3 Comments