SnowBrains Forecast: Cascades Primed for Weekend Powder Feast A series of active weather systems will bring periods of precipitation to the Pacific Northwest mountains over the next several days. Initially, expect a strong frontal system moving in late Friday into the weekend, raising snow levels before gradually lowering them as the system exits. After a brief lull in activity early next week, additional storms look to return mid […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Sunskiโs New Category 4 Sunglasses Are the Newest Essential Gear for the Backcountry As a California company founded by two best friends who are avid skiers, Sunski is on a mission to make the best sunglasses on earth for outdoor recreation. Founded in 2012 with a dream of inspiring the community to live in balance with nature, Sunski is fighting climate change while emphasizing respect for the planet, the importance of basking in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Sleeping Giant Ski Area, WY, Is for Sale for $500,000 Owning and operating a successful ski resort is difficult in the current ski industry. Many factors must be considered before deciding to purchase a business influenced by many variables. The ski industry has been facing challenges for years regarding staffing challenges, climate change, capital investments, sustainability, and rising costs. However, if you have ever wanted an opportunity to own a […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Set to Begin its Season on December 7 Thanks to the recent cold temperatures and lake effect snowfall across Michigan, Mount Bohemia is set to open this weekend on Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8. Michigan’s northernmost ski resort will begin its season with five trails projected to be open, along with its Triple chairlift being open on Saturday and Sunday. The resort will have early-season conditions […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Industry Legend Klaus Obermeyer Just Turned 105 and He Looks Better Than Ever “The longer you ski, the longer you live” is the motto of Klaus Obermeyer, a legend in the skiing world who embodies both the pioneering spirit and the heartfelt passion that defines the sport. Related: German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates His 100th Year of Skiing Born in Oberstaufen, Germany, on December 2, 1919, Obermeyer recently celebrated his 105th birthday, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
Iconic Pali Chair Opens Today at Arapahoe Basin, CO Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, has started spinning its iconic Pallavicini Lift, also known as just โPali,โ today, December 5.ย The Pallavicini lift at Arapahoe Basin (commonly known as A-Basin) is named after the challenging Pallavicini Run, which is itself named after the Pallavicini Couloir on Austria’s Grossglockner, the highest mountain in Austria. This steep and iconic couloir is famous among mountaineers […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 5, 2024 1 Comment
Weak La Niรฑa Poised to Influence U.S. Winter Precipitation Patterns The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has shared on its ENSO blog that a weak La Niรฑa, the cooler phase of the El Niรฑo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), is expected to develop this winter, shifting North America’s precipitation patterns. Contributors he ENSO blog are, amongst others, Michelle LโHeureux (NOAA Climate Prediction Center), Emily Becker (University of Miami/CIMAS), Nat Johnson (NOAA Geophysical […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 5, 2024 0 Comments
How is Palisades Tahoe, CA, Skiing Right Now? | Full Report, Video, & Photo Tour Report from December 2, 3, 4, 2024 On Monday, I drove across the deserts of Nevada from Park City, UT, to Olympic Valley, CA. I left at 6 am to ski the afternoon at Palisades Tahoe. After a quick stop at the grocery store and season pass office, I was skiing by 2 pm. To my delighted surprise, the Reverse […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 5, 2024 0 Comments