Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is the Ultimate Hidden Gem of North America When it comes to hidden gems, it’s always hard to decide whether to keep them closely guarded or share the wealth. Today we’re choosing to spill all the info about one of our favorite lesser-known spots: Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. Skiing in Alaska is already a dream for many, but skiing at Eaglecrest also […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | March 16, 2022 1 Comment
Man Ordered to Pay $2,880 for Helicopter Rescue After Getting Lost Searching for Forrest Fenn’s Treasure A man who needed rescuing after getting lost in Yellowstone while searching for Forrest Fenn’s legendary treasure has been sent the bill for his $2,880 helicopter rescue. Mark Lantis was properly convicted of reckless disorderly conduct, an appellate court ruled Tuesday, and must pay the National Park Service $2,880 to cover the helicopter rescue bill. The point of contention was whether […] SnowBrains | November 11, 2021 1 Comment
Casey Kelly Making an Instant Impact for Ole Miss Football After Recovering From Ski Injury The University of Mississippi, or Ole Miss, is one of the premier schools in the nation for college football. Led and coached by Lane Kiffin, the Ole Miss Rebels are currently ranked twelfth in the country and have a star-studded roster. Of their many stars, Casey Kelly is a name that is beginning to ring bells after a series of […] Crash Jesse | October 22, 2021 0 Comments
Blue Mountain Resort, PA Sold for $32 Million to Camelback Mountain Operator Popular Pennsylvania skiing destination Blue Mountain Resort has officially sold for $32 million to the same operator that manages Camelback Mountain Resort in the Poconos Mountains. According to The Morning Call, a deed recorded on July 13 shows that Tuthill Corp. sold 33 parcels in Lower Towamensing Township to Denver-based BMR Resort LLC for nearly $31.9 million. Related: Popular Canadian Ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
The Best National Parks to Visit This Fall The arrival of fall doesn’t just mean that we’re one step closer to finally skiing. The arrival of fall means that it’s prime National Park season. National Parks are obviously glorious destinations any time of the year, but there are numerous reasons why fall is easily the best time to visit our National Parks. Related: Brain Post: Why Do Leaves […] Dylan Craig | September 18, 2020 1 Comment
Forrest Fenn Has Passed Away, Just 3-Months After His $2-Million Treasure Chest Was Found Antiquities dealer and author Forrest Fenn has passed away just three months after the decade long quest to find the $2-million treasure chest he buried in the Rocky Mountains came to an end. He was 90-years-old. Related: Forrest Fenn’s $2-Million Rocky Mountain Treasure Chest Finally Found Police confirmed Fenn died Monday of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, […] SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 1 Comment
Amazing Indy Pass Adds 10 More Resorts | 88 Ski Days for an Unbelievable $199 What might have already been the best value for money pass available has just got EVEN better. Organizers of the Indy Pass today announced that since launching in August ten new resorts have joined the coalition of independent resorts. Related: 68 Ski Days for $199 | Independent Ski Areas Band Together To Offer New Indy Pass Pass holders now receive […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 1, 2019 0 Comments
Mount Tukuhnikivatz, UT Report: The Manti La Sal’s – Skiing Southern Utah’s Hidden Gem Report from May 10th, 2019 At 5 am we awoke to a cool morning in Indian Creek off highway 211 near Moab. Although we had been rock climbing in the scorching heat of the desert for days prior, we scurried our things into the back of Nick’s truck and hit the road to do one of our favorite things ever […] Trip Report Martin Kuprianowicz | June 7, 2019 0 Comments