Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Report: From Low Tide to Sweet Ride Report from 2/27/24-2/30/24 My first time skiing in Canada just so happened to be my first time out of the United States. I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Whistler, British Columbia, where I rode not one, but two world-class mountains. The snow conditions were below average upon arrival, but that was about to change drastically. I had my […] James Pulfer | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated February 11, 2024. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 480 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2022-23 season. Ten […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Paraplegic Climber Scales 3,000 Feet up El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, CA Zuko Carrasco, a 42-year-old paraplegic, did something that most would think is unachievable. With a team of nine friends, the Ecuadorian climbed almost 3,000 feet up El Capitan in Yosemite Valley, California, with only his hands and upper body strength. Prior to a freak accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Carrasco made a living as a professional […] Climbing Samantha Gates | January 18, 2024 0 Comments
MLK Week Storm Totals for Colorado It has literally been the perfect storm last week. It’s been a snowy week across Colorado, making for a perfect long weekend. If you are wondering how your favorite ski area fared, here’s how everything stacked up across the region. All data from OpenSnow for the week of January 10-16, 2024. Seven-Day Snow Totals 56” at Monarch 55” at Irwin […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
Sandia Peak Ski Area in Albuquerque, NM, Hoping to Reopen After 2-Year Closure Sandia Peak Ski Area, connected to Albuquerque, New Mexico, via the Sandia Peak Tramway, has remained closed for over two years due to a combination of factors. The lack of snow, combined with difficulties in attracting employees, as well as a lack of interest by the owners, had resulted in the multi-season closure of the resort. However, the ski area’s […] Industry News Jared Roberts | January 15, 2024 0 Comments
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Snowbird, UT, Sets Opening Day For November 30 Snowbird, Utah, will open for the 2023-24 season for skiers and snowboarders on November 30, 2023. After receiving a fresh 13 inches of snow and nearly an additional foot of snow in the forecast, Snowbird revealed its opening date through an Instagram announcement: “13” of snow so far and it’s not slowing down 🙌 Skiing and riding are just 1️⃣1️⃣ […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | November 22, 2023 0 Comments
NOAA ENSO November 2023 Update: This Winter’s El Niño is Officially a Strong Event El Niño is currently chugging along, and forecasters expect it to continue for the next several months, with a 62% chance of lasting through April–June 2024. Since we’re heading into the winter, when El Niño’s effect on Northern Hemisphere temperature and rain/snow is most distinct, today we’ll drive by some of El Niño’s wide-ranging impacts. On rails First stop—this El […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 10, 2023 0 Comments