Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Whitefish Mountain Resort, MT – A Hidden Skiing and Snowboarding Oasis If you want to escape the exorbitant prices of the big, corporately-owned mountains and experience exceptional winter sports, Whitefish Mountain Resort is the place to be. Located in the Northwest of the “Treasure state,” the resort’s peak is relatively low at 6,817 feet, but don’t let that low elevation fool you; the average snowfall is 320 inches over a five-year average, […] Oliver Lund | October 25, 2022 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Behind the Scenes of The Snowboarding Film of the Year This is ABOUT TIME, a behind-the-scenes series on the making of FLEETING TIME, Ben Ferguson and crew’s magnum opus of a snowboard film (coming soon to Red Bull TV). SnowBrains’ CEO, Miles Clark, was honored to have guided some of the lines they skied in Alaska in April and he’s got some footage of those zones below. Related: Snowboard Movie […] SnowBrains | October 11, 2022 0 Comments
The 5 Deepest Lakes in the US Also Have Excellent Skiing and Snowboarding Many of us can probably agree that snow-covered mountains are one of the most beautiful sights to be seen. A close second might be a deep, blue lake. Certainly, mountains and lakes are two of nature’s most spectacular and beautiful geographic features and can be even more astounding when they reside in the same location. Below is a list of […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 30, 2022 1 Comment
For $185,000 You Can Have an Exclusive Snowboarding Day with Shaun White at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Shaun White is undoubtedly the most decorated snowboarder in U.S. history. He has won three Olympic gold medals and holds the world record for the most X Games gold medals. For anyone who has ever dreamed of snowboarding with the Flying Tomato, now is your chance. Related: Shaun White Debuts New Snowboard to Launch Active Lifestyle Brand ‘Whitespace’ Caldera House, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 15, 2022 2 Comments
How to Keep Your Hands and Feet Warm While Skiing and Snowboarding One of the most uncomfortable feelings while skiing or snowboarding is having cold extremities. If they get too cold, it can be downright painful, not to mention diminish your on-snow performance. They say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear. That may be true, but here are also some other ways to ensure your phalanges stay […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 0 Comments
Skiing vs. Snowboarding Experience Comparison: Which One Wins? There will always be comparisons between skiing and snowboarding. Which one is easiest to learn? Which is hardest to master? One thing we know for sure though is no matter how you ride on the snow, it is super enjoyable. But do skiers or snowboarders have a better experience based on their chosen discipline? I will try to answer that […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 15, 2022 3 Comments
The People of Petran, Turkey, Have Been Snowboarding for Roughly 300 Years Foothills: The Unlinked Heritage of Snowboarding from Patagonia on Vimeo. 300 years ago the Industrial Revolution had just started and America was still a British Colony. But also 300 years ago people in Petran, Turkey, were already snowboarding. “It’s not snowboarding as we know it, but you’ll recognize it. In this film by WRKSHRT, we follow Alex Yoder and […] SnowBrains | July 19, 2022 0 Comments
FIS Changes Name to Finally Include Snowboarding The FIS Congress was held last Friday in Milan, Italy, and many important decisions were made, including, after nearly 99 years of existence, the world’s preeminent governing body for snowsports has a new name. Related: FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events In a groundbreaking decision, the General Assembly voted to […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 6, 2022 0 Comments