The World’s First Electric Snowboard is Now on the Market You may have seen this coming. The popularity of electric conveyance has been growing for some time. Not just cars and bikes, but e-scooters, e-skateboards, Onewheels, electric hydrofoils, and more. The global market for e-bikes alone is expected to grow to nearly $120 billion by 2030. So, it should come as no shock that you can now be the proud […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
Cannonsburg Ski Hill, MI, to Host Red Bull’s Inaugural Jib-Tac-Tow Snowboarding Competition Cannonsburg Ski Hill, MI, will host Red Bull’s inaugural Jib-Tac-Tow, a new, first-of-its-kind street snowboarding competition, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Inspired by the nostalgic game of tic-tac-toe, teams will compete by completing “jibs,” or tricks, within each square of a life-sized tic-tac-toe board, showing off skills that challenge the limits of the classic Michigan rope tow terrain park. Red Bull […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
Switzerland Police Looking for Skiers or Snowboarders Responsible for Triggering Avalanche On Tuesday, January 9, in the afternoon an avalanche occurred and slid into the Pizol Ski Area in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. An extensive search was issued, but thankfully, nobody was found buried or injured. However, Swiss police still seek help identifying who was responsible for setting off the slide. Related: Man Killed by Avalanche in Idaho Backcountry Yesterday, 2 Others […] Avalanche John Cunningham | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
How Ikon & Epic Are Making Skiing and Snowboarding Better Last week we published an article with the headline, “Are Epic and Ikon Ruining Ski Culture in America?” by a contributing writer. We shared several reasons, with supportive claims as to how conglomerates such as Vail and Alterra are impacting the ski industry in negative ways, from increased traffic at mountains, higher-priced day tickets, and a real estate boom that […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 11, 2024 4 Comments
[VIDEO] Snowboarder Swept Away by Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In a narrow escape, Whistler snowboarder Bryce Bugera narrowly escaped an avalanche while snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, reports Alanna Kelly for the Prince George Citizen. Related: Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Kills Local Man The incident occurred as Bugera and his group of friends traversed along the ridgeline, staying inbounds on the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
Snowboarder Dies After Hitting Snow Cannon at Flims-Laax-Falera Resort, Switzerland On Tuesday, December 27, 2023, a snowboarder collided with a snow cannon in the Flims-Laax-Falera ski area in Switzerland. He died as a result of his serious injuries, according to the cantonal police of Graubünden. According to the press release by the police, the snowboarder rode down the ski slope No. 52 on Tuesday, December 27, around 10:45 a.m. On […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2023/24 Arbor Candle Rain 155 Snowboard Arbor is hands down one of the most reliable companies in the world of snowboarding, and they recently dropped their 2023/24 snowboard line. One of the featured snowboards of this season’s drop is the Pat Moore-designed Candle Rain camber board. For those that are not familiar, Pat Moore is a legendary snowboarder who has been in the game for quite […] Gear Review Jesse | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
9 Must Read Books for Your Dive into the World of Skiing and Snowboarding Yes, YouTube is a great resource for beginners looking to explore the beautiful world of skiing, but there is also merit to books that can be an excellent resource for all things skiing. My first discovery of mountain sports was reading a book back in the 4th grade. Growing up in Kansas, I didn’t have exposure to skiing or snowboarding, […] Luke Guilford | December 15, 2023 0 Comments