Trip Report: Southeast Couloir of the South Teton, WY | “One of the Steepest Lines in the Tetons” Upon entering the park [Grand Teton National Park], we found great snow conditions, and were anticipating deep pow skiing, which is like pretty much the best this time of year around here. The video does not do everything justice, as the real accomplishment this day was our friend Baker, who amazingly was boarding with one of the most intense mullet haircuts I’ve ever seen. Myself, Henry, and Baker all agreed it […] Conditions Report Guest Author | May 5, 2014 1 Comment
Surviving an Avalanche in the Tetons by Jimmy Chin On April 1st, 2011 world famous photographer and skier Jimmy Chin was skiing in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming with Jeremy Jones & Xavier du la Rue. Jeremy went first, hid in a safe zone, and waited for Jimmy. Jimmy dropped in and the whole thing ripped out on his third turn. Here is a unique perspective of his […] Avalanche SnowBrains | July 16, 2013 2 Comments
Summer Thrills a Big Draw for Idaho Ski Areas Many Idaho ski areas are underway with summer operations and construction on projects debuting next winter. Summer is an increasingly important season for ski resorts, especially in the Gem State, with 11 of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations maintaining bike trails and nine spinning the chairlifts all summer. Ski Area Management magazine reports summer revenues nationally represent just under 12 percent […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Opens Aerial Tram On May 18, Begins Summer Operations, and Offers Access to Backcountry Skiing Reactivation of “Big Red” Kicks Off Summer Activities In Jackson Hole Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) in Wyoming is pleased to announce that its world-famous Aerial Tram will be open to the public beginning May 18, marking the official kickoff for summer operations at the resort. Related: Jackson Hole, WY, Featured on Next Monopoly Game Edition Available Winter 2024 Built […] SnowBrains | May 14, 2024 0 Comments
LÉ BENT Welcomes 17-Year-Old Kai Jones to The Pro Team, Teasing Upcoming Release of Promodel Sock Jones joins legends like Cody Townsend, Xavier De Le Rue, and Elyse Saugstead, who have crafted award-winning products with the brand. LÉ BENT, makers of next-to-skin performance apparel, is proud to welcome freeskier Kai Jones to the brand’s pro team. The 17-year-old, known for his jaw-dropping film segments in Teton Gravity Research films, joins Cody Townsend, Xavier De Le Rue, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 7, 2024 0 Comments
New Sublette Lift Will Debut Next Year at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY (TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – APRIL 23, 2024) – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is pleased to announce the close of another successful winter season, the longest in the Resort’s history. The 2023-24 season wrapped up on April 14 after a total of 143 open days on the mountain and 447 inches of total snowfall that culminated in a series of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 4/9/24 – No Significant Snow Until Next Week Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “NEXT STORM SYSTEM 4/15-4/18. WASATCH: H 4/15-4/18. TETONS: L Late 4/9, L 4/13, L 4/15-4/17. COLORADO: L/M 4/15-4/18. SIERRA: L/M 4/12-4/14 ABOVE 7500′.” – Chris […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 9, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] AM Mountain Weather Update 4/8/24 – Up To 20″ of Snow on the Way Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his twice-daily mountain weather forecast videos to see where in North America will get the most snow. “SPRING PATTERN NEXT STORM SYSTEM DELAYED, 4/15-4/16. WASATCH: L/M 4/15-4/16. TETONS: L Late 4/9, L 4/12-4/13, M 4/16-4/17. COLORADO: L/M 4/15-4/16. SIERRA: M 4/12-4/14.” – […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments