VIDEO: Bystanders Use Fence to Catch Kid Dangling From Chairlift at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Quick-thinking bystanders sprang to the rescue of a young boy who was dangling from the Ridge chair at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, NV. The boy’s father managed to hold on to his son while the heroes below got in place. Once they were ready, the father let the boy go. No injuries were reported. There have been two […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 18, 2021 0 Comments
Thanks to Snowiest February EVER Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Extends their Season Following their DEEPEST February ever Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV announced Monday that it is extending its season an additional week. Related: Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Receives Their STOKE Certification The resort, which had planned to close April 14, will now stay open through April 21. General Manager Mike Bandelin said this in a press release. “We’ve had big winter storms […] SnowBrains | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Diamond Peak Ski Resort, NV Receives Their STOKE Certification Known for its beautiful views of Lake Tahoe and community vibe, Diamond Peak has officially received recognition for its sustainability initiatives and has become STOKE certified. Diamond Peak is the first resort in the Tahoe area to receive the STOKE certification and will certainly be setting the pace for resort best practices and sustainability. According to the Tahoe Tribune, the […] Industry News Katy Shipley | June 5, 2018 0 Comments
Unprepared Skier Rescued Safely After he went Out of Bounds at Diamond Peak, NV A skier who went out of bounds and got lost in deep powder Thursday evening at Diamond Peak Ski Resort was rescued and brought to safety hours later by ski patrol and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Hasty Team, reported the Tahoe Daily Tribune. The skier went out of bounds from Golden Eagle Bowl at approximately 3:45 pm March 22 and […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2018 0 Comments
Black Diamond Speaks Out Against UDOT-Approved Little Cottonwood, UT, Gondola: “We Are Incredibly Disappointed” After months of waiting, the Utah public finally received its answer: Little Cottonwood Canyon is getting a gondola to help curb traffic issues. Black Diamond, along with other Salt Lake City-based companies and conservancy groups such as the Wasatch Backcountry Alliance, has publically declared its objection to the controversial plan that was approved yesterday by The Utah Department of Transportation after months of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 13, 2023 1 Comment
China Peak, CA, Report: Fun in the Sun and Tons of Snow This report is from Saturday, February 24, 2024 This past weekend, I drove to Fresno to check out China Peak Mountain Resort, California, a ski area in the gorgeous Sierra National Forest and just a few miles up the highway from the beautiful Shaver Lake. The resort has a base elevation of 7,030 feet and an incredible 1,679 feet of […] Conditions Report Rene Jerez | February 29, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT, General Manager Speaks Out in Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola Dave Fields, the general manager of Snowbird, UT, has penned an open letter in the Salt Lake Tribune supporting the controversial gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon that recently got the green light from UDOT. Fields says, “A gondola is the right choice,” and he is “excited by the process outlined by UDOT.” Related: It’s Official: Little Cottonwood Canyon is Getting […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Lookout Pass, ID, Report: New Eagle Peak Doubles the Fun at Lookout Pass Ski Area This report was written by Steve Stuebner On a March visit to Lookout Pass Ski Area, 10-14 inches of fresh *pow* greeted us on a Saturday morning. And my, it was amazing to see how the North Idaho powder hounds turned out in force to shred the fresh snow! Related: Lookout Pass, ID/MT, Doubling Terrain This Season as Part of […] Conditions Report Guest Author | March 27, 2023 0 Comments