How a New Photo Essay Book Serves to Stop the Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola From Happening

Directly east of Salt Lake City, the towering Wasatch Mountains rudely rise like a defense wall, guarding a wilderness refuge of granite walls, alpine trails, and pristine snowfields. Little Cottonwood Canyon, carved over millennia, is the crown jewel of this range—a sanctuary for skiers, climbers, and hikers. Now, it stands at a crossroads. A proposed gondola threatens to split its […]
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Know the Rules: SnowBrains’ Guide to Winter Tire Laws in Europe

As ski season approaches, some North American skiers and winter sports enthusiasts are eyeing Europe’s world-class slopes in the Alps and Scandinavia. But navigating Europe’s roadways during the snowy season comes with unique rules — especially when it comes to winter tires. From strict regulations in Austria and Norway to more lenient guidances in other countries, knowing these requirements can […]
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Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Conditions Report: Strong Early Season Conditions as the 85th Season Ramps Up

Report from November 24, 2024 Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado, opened a month ago as the first major ski resort in North America. Wolf Creek opened 100% of its terrain by mid-November, the earliest ski area in the country to claim that feat, thanks to its usual early-season snow. So it was high time to pay a visit, especially after […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/26: Storm Has Arrived With Significant Snow Totals Expected in Utah and Colorado

Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “UT & CO heavy snow accumulation continues 11/26 into early 11/27. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: 11/26(H) Tetons: 11/26(L/M) Colorado: 11/26-AM 11/27(H) Tahoe: AM 11/26(L) Interior BC: 11/27L), 11/29-11/30(L/M)” […]
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SnowBrains Podcast | Johnny Collinson – Pro Freeskier, Ski Movie Star, Youngest to Climb The 7 Summits, Fitness Guru

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This episode first aired on January 31, 2023 My guest is Johnny Collinson: Johnny had climbed all of the seven summits by the age of 17, making him the youngest to have done so He is a professional freeskier who won the Junior Freeskier World Tour, has competed on the Freeride World Tour, has been in TGR movies, Sherpa Cinema […]
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