Monarch Mountain, CO, Opening Day Report: Powder, Trees, & Mac n’ Cheese Report from Friday, November 22, 2024 Monarch Mountain, located 20 miles west of Salida, Colorado, opened on Friday, November 22. To kick off the season, it has 20 runs, three lifts, and incredible terrain. Monarch is one of two ski areas in Colorado that relies on 100% natural snowfall and also sees one of the highest average annual snowfall totals […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: 1,800-Vertical-Feet of Terrific Early Season Skiing With Zero Lift Lines Report from November 25, 2024 Today was my first inbounds day at Alta this season after 10 fun uphill preseason days. Alta is legit right now. Collins and Wildcat are open with 1,800 vertical feet of good skiing. I cranked laps – mostly on the groomers – with an obnoxious smile. Off-piste was a bit risky with rocks and logs […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Caltrans Announces Winter Closure of Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park, CA In a sure sign that winter has arrived in the Sierra Nevada, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the seasonal closure of State Route 120 West, also known as Tioga Pass. The closure affects the stretch from U.S. Highway 395 to Yosemite National Park’s eastern gate and Tioga Road through the park itself. This marks the official transition […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Mammoth Mountain, CA, Sees Fantastic Start to the Season Winter is roaring into Californiaโs Sierra Nevada as Mammoth Mountain receives a massive early season snow boost. With two feet of fresh powder already on the ground and an additional three to four feet forecasted by Wednesday, the iconic resort is preparing for one of its best season openings in recent years. Mammoth opened for the season on November 15, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
“Freedom Shred” Headed to Hilltop Ski Area, AK, On Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend This Winter HILLTOP SKI AREA, Anchorage, Alaska. (January 18, 2025) – Snowboarder, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Coach Spencer Conley brings his Freedom Shred to Hilltop Ski Area MLK weekend. “We are excited to come ski and ride with locals and be a part of the Anchorage community and celebrate MLK on snow,” said Conley. “I want this to be the largest celebration […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
The 7 Most Underrated States in the U.S. for Skiing and Snowboarding When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, a handful of states often dominate the spotlight like Colorado, Utah, and Montana. However, some of the best powder, unique terrain, and unforgettable mountain experiences can be found in places that fly under the radar. These underrated states offer everything from pristine slopes and stunning backcountry to affordable lift tickets and smaller crowds, […] Brent Thomas | November 25, 2024 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Miles Clark 2024 Nevada Highlights: Gnarly Backcountry in the Ruby Mountains On December 22, 2023, I awoke at 5am and hit the road by 5:30am in Park City, UT. Headed west. Iโd gotten some inside information from a local that despite the low snow this season, the Terminal Cancer Couloir in the Ruby Mountains, NV was in. The apron, however, was not – Had to walk up and down it. Was […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
3 Ski Areas to Check Out in Colorado for $100 or Less This Season In the age of mega passes and triple-digit day tickets, affordable ski areas are becoming a thing of the past. Purchasing tickets in multi-packs before the season starts can save money, but sometimes, narrowing down where to ski in a state like Colorado is hard. Often, smaller areas with fewer lift options and less vertical charge cheaper rates. Escape the […] Industry News James Pulfer | November 25, 2024 0 Comments