The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA’s Ski Industry The 10th Mountain Division in WWII: – Arrived in Italy on January 6th, 1945 & immediately entered combat – Fought in the roughest terrain of Italy during WWII – Saw combat in Cutigliano, Battle of Monte Castello, Monte Della Torraccia-Mount Belvedere, Canolle, Mongiorgio, Torbole and Nago. – 992 killed in action – 4,154 wounded in action […] Brains SnowBrains | November 10, 2023 156 Comments
The 5 Best Colorado Ski Towns For Fall Foliage Nestled within the rugged embrace of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s ski towns are renowned for their winter wonderlands. However, as the temperatures cool and the aspen leaves transition from verdant green to a harmonious symphony of golds and oranges, these alpine havens transform into something truly magical. A landscape ablaze with the fiery hues of autumn, where the crisp mountain […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
[TRAILER] Mountain in My Mind is Back With its 2nd Ski Movie About Mental Health in Mountain Towns Tragedy Into Triumph is the 2nd film from Mountain in My Mind. The film features male and female professional skiers and snowboards and their words about mental health in the snow sports industry. This breakthrough film follows in the footsteps of last year’s film by interviewing skiers across the “Suicide Belt” in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States, […] SnowBrains | September 18, 2023 0 Comments
1,400 Runners Took on Snowbird, UT’s, Toughest Trails in UTMB World Series Races Christian Allen (West Jordan, Utah) and Helen Mino Faukner (Truckee, Calif.) earn victories in 50K distance at the 2023 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB as UTMB World Series continues in the United States The 2023 UTMB® World Series continued with the 2023 Speedgoat Mountain Races by UTMB® on July 21-22. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the iconic mountain race featured 1,400 […] SnowBrains | July 25, 2023 0 Comments
5 Highest Base Areas in the U.S. Ever wonder why the Rockies tend to have some of the best skiing in the world? Colorado dominates both base elevation and summit elevation at resorts in the USA. High elevation doesn’t necessarily mean the most annual snowfall, but they manage to keep a consistent snowpack due to the elevation. If you bank on consistency when planning a trip, here […] Brains Mark Kuligoski | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
2023 Vail Mountain, CO, Summer Tip Sheet & Fast Facts Under blue skies for more than 300 days each year, Vail is the world’s premier mountain resort destination. The year-round alpine destination delivers a superior, seamless experience for every guest, from the vast terrain and natural grandeur of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary options and luxurious accommodations that line […] SnowBrains | May 15, 2023 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Donates Over $150,000 to Non-Profit Partners Through Seasonal Lift Ticket Giving Program The resort raised over $150,000 for community partners through Play Forever Thursdays in its most successful lift ticket-giving program. Copper Mountain has been named a finalist for the National Ski Area Association’s Golden Eagle Award for Community & Partnerships following the success of the resort’s Play Forever Giving programs. As the winter season winds down at Copper Mountain, the resort […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 21, 2023 0 Comments
The Highest-Elevation Towns in the U.S. How high is too high to set up a town deep in the mountains? Several communities thrive above 10,000 feet above sea level, over 1/3 of the height of the highest peak on Earth, Mount Everest. Residents of these towns battle fierce winters, lower amounts of oxygen, tough driving conditions, and many other factors that can create significant issues on […] Brains Matt Scribner | November 17, 2022 9 Comments