Hokkaido Japan’s Rusutsu Resort — Tree Ski Paradise For powder enthusiasts, there are few better sensations than picking an untouched line through a perfectly spaced tree grove and experiencing near weightlessness while one’s skis or board silently carve patterns on the perfect snowy canvass draping a mountainside. At Rusutsu Resort, located near Sapporo on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, be prepared to feel that sensation frequently with […] Jared Roberts | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
Clean Up The Lake Echo Lakes, CA, Pilot Research Returns Positive Results Clean Up The Lake (CUTL), a 501(c)3 environmental nonprofit, completed its first SCUBA-enabled pilot research project in Echo Lakes, California, to evaluate litter accumulations and survey for aquatic invasive species (AIS). In a positive turn of events, results from this work show that Echo Lakes, which are located just south of Lake Tahoe near the community of Meyers, show no […] SnowBrains | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
Lutsen Lodge on Lake Superior, MN, Burns Down On Tuesday morning, Feburary 6, at approximately 12:24 am the Lutsen Resort staff reported smoke coming from the lobby area of the Historic Lutsen Lodge at Lake Superior, Minnesota. Promptly, nine local volunteer fire departments along with the Cook County Sheriff’s office responded to the call. Unfortunately, the building was completely engulfed in flames and is reported as a total […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
Hidden Valley Ski Resort, PA: A Great Place To Fall in Love With Skiing There are all kinds of different ski resorts spread out across the country that offer different terrain, snow conditions, and amenities. Those are some skiers looking for the huge verticals, expansive terrain, and great snowpack, but others are looking for a mountain to call their home. When searching for a ski resort that you could refer to as home, family […] Trip Report Gregg Frantz | January 25, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Recreation Begins on Park Roads in Grand Teton National Park, WY, on Friday Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation will be available beginning Friday, January 12, on Teton Park, Signal Mountain Summit, and Moose-Wilson roads in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Enjoy activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and walking during this special time of year. Related: Top 10 Tips for a Winter Visit to Grand Teton National Park, WY Teton Park Road will […] SnowBrains | January 11, 2024 0 Comments
Inside the Legal Battle Between Wasatch Peaks Ranch Private Resort and the Residents of Morgan County, UT Morgan County, Utah, is a 611 square mile, lush, wooded valley surrounded by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains in northern Utah. The Weber River bisects it and nearly a third of the county is forested and undeveloped and provides fertile farming grounds. With a mere 12,295 total residents as of the 2020 census, it epitomizes a rural, small, western town atmosphere. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Membership to the Rebranded Windham Mountain Club, NY, Will Cost $200,000 Earlier, in 2023, the Windham Mountain Club, New York, located two hours north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, proudly introduced its new name and presented exciting plans for the 2023/2024 ski season and beyond. Formerly known as Windham Mountain, the resort unveiled its first master plan update, outlining a substantial investment of more than $70 million in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 27, 2023 4 Comments
Outdoor Retailer, Public Lands, Offers Great Apparel & Gear While Keeping Protection Top of Mind Public Lands provides the best equipment and gear for any outdoor person while focusing on keeping the environment and our planet healthy. The United States is home to some of the most beautiful public lands in the world which covers 640 million acres that are just waiting for outdoor lovers to experience. They offer eight specialty shops under one roof […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 22, 2023 0 Comments