How the Freeride World Tour is Fighting Travel-Related Carbon Emissions …Not All Snowmaking is Created Equal: New Austrian Study Challenges Carbon Footprint Beliefs With fans traveling in private cars generating the bulk of emissions, the Freeride World Tour evaluated how… Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 27, 2026 0 Comments
North Carolina Just Beat Spokane, WA, in Season Snowfall—In One Storm …winter bingo card.” A single winter storm along the North Carolina coast just delivered more snow than Spokane, Washington, has seen all season. Following a massive 7-inch snowfall on January… Weather SnowBrains | February 1, 2026 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Release App with New Zealand’s First Phone Ski Pass …with a leaderboard that lets skiers view their position. Some of the app’s current challenges include the Cardrona Crown for the skier who accumulates the most vertical meters at Cardrona… Industry News Quinn Brophy | June 19, 2026 0 Comments
Austria Considers First Indoor Ski Center With Carinthia Pitching Location …to be at the table,” Arthofer said. Carinthia marked in the map in dark red. | Image: Wikimedia For Carinthia, the argument is not solely about elite racers. Arthofer points… Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 15, 2026 0 Comments
Cable Car Breakdown Traps 12 Passengers Mid-Air in Italian Alps on Easter Sunday The Mezzacorona cable car. | Image: Monte di Mezzacorona A mechanical failure on Easter Sunday turned a scenic ride into a tense ordeal at the Monte di Mezzocorona cable car,… Julia Schneemann | April 7, 2026 0 Comments
North Carolina Bill Proposes Criminal Penalties for Ski Pass Fraud and Hit-and-Runs A scenic view of the slopes at Sugar Mountain Resort in North Carolina. Under a proposed state bill, “misusing” a ski pass at resorts like Sugar or Beech Mountain—including using… Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 4, 2026 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Caribou Basin Avalanche Fatality Final Report: Victim Had Transceiver But It Was Not Turned On An avalanche in Caribou Basin, UT (pictured), killed a snowbiker on February 22, 2026. | Photo: Brad R. Allen WCSAR The Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) has released its final report… Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | March 3, 2026 0 Comments
The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers …a mode of transportation; it’s a gateway to adventure. The best cars for snow enthusiasts combine rugged capability, ample cargo space, and cold-weather features that make winter travel easier and… Brains Brent Glogau | October 12, 2025 3 Comments
Paula Moltzan is Planning for a Family — Without Stepping Away From Ski Racing …of her career. “I’m 32 now, but I still feel like I’m on my way to my career peak,” Moltzan said earlier this year after announcing her move to Van… Competition Julia Schneemann | May 28, 2026 0 Comments
The Unbroken Will of India’s First Olympic Snowboard Prospect …another instance, he dealt with conflict with trainers who told him directly that they would end his career before it started. “They told me that they’ll end my career before… Olympics Martin Kuprianowicz | October 7, 2026 0 Comments
Can You Charge Your EV at Minus 30 Degrees? …and Cars Cold weather is a killer for all cars—not just EVs. In extreme cold, many cars (electric or not) struggle to start. In places where temperatures often dip below… Brains Quinn Brophy | July 17, 2026 0 Comments
7 Best U.S. Ski Resorts You Can Reach by Train …skier or snowboarder carrying gear to get from the train to the mountain without having to rent a car. The estimated transportation costs are based on typical off-peak winter coach… Brains Gregg Frantz | August 12, 2026 0 Comments
Nevados de Chillán, Chile, Report: Ski and Surf in the Same Day …car, pick up Carlo and Nick, and head to the coast. Later that evening I was sitting under palm trees, watching waves break with them and their guide Jack with… Surf Martin Kuprianowicz | September 9, 2026 0 Comments
From Wheelchair to Walking on the Red Carpet — Lindsey Vonn Attends Met Gala …goal to walk the red carpet without any assistance. She arrived at the pre-Met Gala party with the help of her crutches, saving her energy for the red carpet moment… Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Mariah Carey Confirmed as Performer at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games …in the lead-up to the holidays, Mariah Carey is set to carry that festive energy straight into the 2026 Olympics opening ceremony. Related: Americans are the Biggest Buyers of Olympic… Olympics Julia Schneemann | December 15, 2025 0 Comments
Trip Report: 13,140′ Red Slate Mountain, CA — “North Couloir” …minutes Car to Car Time: 11 hours & 52 minutes Recommended Equipment: crampons, ice axe, skins https://youtu.be/TgcpwGwAp3s Up at 4:15 am. Walking by 5:34 am. The day felt like a… Trip Report Miles Clark | May 12, 2026 1 Comment
Impressive Ski Lifts: The Must-Ride Lifts Around the World …was the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car, which reeled in 33 likes and five comments in agreement. For some SnowBrains readers, the Aiguille du Midi Cable Car was the obvious… Brains Quinn Brophy | June 9, 2026 2 Comments
2 Magazine Covers in 1 Week: Eileen Gu Lands Both Vogue China and Harper’s Bazaar China for June …undergraduate student. The two magazine covers are not a career milestone, they are a footnote in a busy career. Eileen Gu’s photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar. | Image: Harper’s Bazaar… Julia Schneemann | May 31, 2026 0 Comments
Taking a Lap With Deer Valley, UT, President and COO Todd Bennett: How Culture, East Village Development, and Long-Term Vision Are Shaping the Resort’s Future …Sterling Lift. | Image: Brett Ploss Early December conditions mean careful snowmaking decisions, conservative terrain management, and a steady operational tempo that prioritizes consistency. As we ride Sterling, snowmaking machines… Industry News Brett Ploss | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Three Brothers Claim Historic Podium Sweep in New Zealand Slalom Race for Team GB The Carrick-Smith brothers stand on the podium after winning the men’s slalom category at the Alpine Skiing National Championships at Coronet Peak, New Zealand. | Credit: Team Carrick-Smith Facebook It… Industry News Quinn Brophy | September 2, 2026 0 Comments
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