British Mother & Son Killed in French Avalanche While Skiing With Ski Instructor A British mother and son have lost their lives in an avalanche at the iconic Mont-Blanc massif in France on Thursday, December 28, 2023. The pair were traveling together with three other family members in a guided group with a ski instructor. In total three of the six skiers were swept away by the avalanche and buried. The third skier […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 29, 2023 2 Comments
Sun Peaks Resort Opens For the Season on November 18 | First British Columbia Resort to Open for 23/24 Sun Peaks Resort, located 45 minutes north of Kamloops, British Columbia, opens this Saturday, November 18, making it the first B.C. resort to welcome skiers and riders for the 2023/2024 season. “Opening Day is upon us! The snow has been a little slow to arrive this year, but that’s not going to stop us from being stoked about first turns, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 17, 2023 0 Comments
Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arc’teryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy. The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, it’s hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia Legendary Heli-Skiing Operation Will Continue to Build on Iconic Founder’s Legacy Today, Alterra Mountain Company announced its intention to purchase Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing (MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada. Upon closing, the legendary heli-skiing operation will further expand the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. Related: LAST CHANCE: You Have Less Than 72-Hours to […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 2 Dead and 4 Injured After Helicopter Crashed Near British Columbia Ski Resort Early Tuesday, September 26th, 2023, a Bell 206L helicopter crashed near Purden Ski Village, east of Prince George, BC, leaving two dead and four injured. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) confirmed the details of the incident, which occurred around 35 miles (55 km) east of the city along Highway 16. Related: Widow of Czech Billionaire Who Died in 2021 Helicopter […] SnowBrains | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains 2021/22 British Columbia, Canada Highlight Video SnowBrains British Columbia, Canada Highlight Video 2021/22. We had a wild ride in BC last season with big airs, amazing hut trips, and getting caught in a size 1 avalanche in the Revelstoke backcountry. Fortunately, we were able to ski out of it. We learned a valuable lesson that day. Thanks, BC! Note: We shot this footage last season and […] Featured Video Miles Clark | August 29, 2023 1 Comment
Raging Wildfires are Affecting Numerous Ski Areas Across British Columbia There are currently around 400 wildfires burning in British Columbia in an area where many ski areas are located. Additionally, there are over 1,000 active fires countrywide in Canada and around 650 of those are considered out of control. Fires are not uncommon in Canada, but according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC), this is one of the […] Fire Brent Thomas | August 22, 2023 0 Comments
British Columbia Declares State of Emergency as Worst Ever Wildfires Ravage Canada The Canadian state of British Columbia declared a state of emergency and ordered a total of 15,000 households to evacuate. Another 20,000 households in the area are under alert. Areas with evacuation orders include Kelowna, a city of 36,000 inhabitants about 50 minutes from Big White Ski Resort. While the ski resort is currently not under threat, the smoke reaches […] Fire Julia Schneemann | August 19, 2023 0 Comments