Ikon Pass: Last Chance to Lock in the Good Stuff Crispy mornings and low temps are stoking our fire as fat flakes of white gold blanket mountains worldwide. Now, with the stage set across 50+ of the best destinations around, December 14 is your last chance to buy an Ikon Pass before they go off-sale for the season. Be ready; lifts are spinning, pass holders are grinning, and literal mountains […] SnowBrains | November 29, 2023 0 Comments
Is Your Car Ready for the Winter? The leaves are turning yellow and the days are getting shorter, signalling that winter is just around the corner. Everyone is starting to think about the upcoming snowsport season and you are probably getting your ski and snowboard gear ready for the 23/24 season. Now is also the perfect time to ensure your car is ready for the snow season […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 2, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Games New Zealand: Team Europe Crowned Obsidian Champions Wānaka, NZ (14 September 2023) – The third and final challenge of the inaugural international Obsidian Team challenge was held on Wednesday the 13th of September. The challenge was an epic Backcountry Freestyle competition held on the ET face in the spectacular Minaret Range, accessed by helicopter. Related: Winter Games New Zealand: The Obsidian Big Air Challenge After the Big Air […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | September 14, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Legends In the Making: Tim Durtschi One of TGR’s fan favorites, Atomic skier and Sierra Nevada ambassador Tim Durtschi jumped on an early trip to the Southern Andes to explore new zones in Patagonia with the crew at Eleven. They rafted rapids on down days and experienced the rich culture of the region, all the while scouting for fresh lines where lush temperate rain forests […] SnowBrains | September 5, 2023 0 Comments
Deep Dive: A History of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Every ski area has its own unique story and heritage. From its initial founding to how it evolved into what it is today, each with its own stories and characters who helped pave the way. The rich history of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is no different. From owners to lifts, terrain, hotels, restaurants, shops, and more, the resort has long […] Brains Nick DeRiso | August 6, 2023 1 Comment
Tahoe Fund Launches Initiative to Prevent Cold Water Shock Drownings in Lake Tahoe, CA Every year, an average of seven people drown in Lake Tahoe due to cold water shock. A new safety education campaign from Take Care Tahoe is encouraging those who spend time in Lake Tahoe to wear a life jacket and “think before you sink.” Envisioned by local Girl Scout and South Lake Tahoe high school student Sadie Beall, the campaign […] Julia Schneemann | June 30, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Fastest Known Time Set by Unsupported Skier on the Sierra High Route, CA FKT Sierra High Route (Skiers) May 25, 2023 17 Hours, 18 minutes – Sheppard’s Pass Trail Head to Wolverton (almost 2.5hrs quicker than previous FKT) 43 miles 13,730 feet climbed Telemark Crossing Unsupported This report was submitted by SnowBrains reader Ryan Soares. My good friend Dave and I arrived at the trailhead the evening before the departure. The plan was […] Guest Author | May 29, 2023 1 Comment
Fun Fact: Harrison Ford is a Teton County, WY, Volunteer Search and Rescue Helicopter Pilot and Has Saved Lives (In Real Life) Harrison Ford is both a hero on the screen and off the screen. The 80-year-old movie star and 800-acre Teton County ranch owner is a volunteer search and rescue helicopter pilot who’s saved stranded hikers on more than one occasion. With a helicopter, though — not the Millenium Falcon. Related: Why the Rich are Flying to Jackson Hole, WY, to […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 4, 2023 0 Comments