Private Canadian Ski Resort Craigleith to Host its First-Ever FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant-Slalom World Cup Event Craigleith Ski Club in Ontario, Canada, will host its first-ever FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup event. Last season the Canadian ski resort hosted the FIS Ski Cross World Cup Finals on March 16-18, 2023. Next year, from February 15-16, 2024, the resort will host a double World Cup event, featuring both a parallel giant slalom and a parallel […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 7, 2023 2 Comments
Former Olympic Snowboarder Trevor Jacob Jailed Following Plane Crash YouTube Stunt Former Olympic snowboarder and YouTuber Trevor Jacob has been jailed for six months in federal prison for obstructing a federal investigation. Jacob, 30, admitted to deliberately crashing his single-propeller plane in Los Padres National Forest and destroying the wreckage. This stunt, intended to attract YouTube views, led to his sentencing by United States District Judge John F. Walter. Related: Olympic […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 5, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Best Resorts for Snowboarders in the U.S. There is no shortage of lists for the best overall ski resorts. These lists tend to be general and are based on a number of common factors. This list is different as it will cover the best resorts specifically for snowboarders. But what makes a resort great for snowboarders? First and foremost, plentiful amounts of powder. Of course, that is […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 4, 2023 1 Comment
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Teams Up with iFIT to Revamp Dryland Training at USANA in Salt Lake City, UT This week U.S. Ski & Snowboard and iFIT, the global leader in exercise equipment and fitness content, officially announced a four-year partnership. As part of the partnership iFIT will be fully retrofitting the U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s headquarters, the USANA Center of Excellence, in Park City, Utah. iFIT will completely revamp the USANA Center of Excellence gym floor, with state-of-the-art […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas: A Fascinating Exhibit at the Vermont Ski & Snowboard Museum Have you ever heard of Hedgehog Hovel, Buckturd Basin, or Freak Peak? All are part of “Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas” exhibit at the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum, opening December 1, 2023. Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum’s newest exhibit “Searching for Vermont’s Lost Ski Areas” is a schuss down memory lane for those who learned to ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 20, 2023 0 Comments
NYC Gold Medal Gala Raises $2 Million for U.S. Ski & Snowboard It was a night to remember in the big city. Athletes, supporters and fans returned to New York City for the organization’s largest annual fundraiser: the New York Gold Medal Gala. The 57th version of the event was a great success, raising more than $2 million for U.S. Ski & Snowboard. No one reaches the top alone and this year’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Snowboarder Snags First Face Shots of the Season in Main Chute at Alta Ski Area, UT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Morgan (@jmosends) And so it begins. Park City-based snowboarder Justin Morgan showcases his deep-powder-slashing abilities in Main Chute at Alta Ski Area on Thursday, October 26, after an eight-inch storm blanketed the ski area. By the profundity of the face shots seen in the belly of the couloir, it’s safe […] Backcountry SnowBrains | October 27, 2023 0 Comments
Japan Dominates at FIS World Cup Snowboard Big Air Event in Chur, Switzerland Japan claimed not one or two, but a mindboggling five out of six podiums on Saturday at the Snowboard Big Air Event in Chur, Switzerland. After yesterday’s cancellation of the Freeski event, it was a relief that the Snowboard Qualifiers and Finals were possible to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023. It was not without a ton of effort […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 22, 2023 0 Comments