British Man Attempts to Break World Record by Skiing 30 Countries in 28 Days James Dick, a 50-year-old father of two, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record by skiing in 30 countries in 28 days. Having already skied in 20 countries, including Germany, Italy, Norway, and Iceland, after hitting eight countries in the first three days of his challenge, he aims to conquer 10 more, wrapping up in Inverness, Scotland, on January […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2024 0 Comments
Carv Digital Ski Coach is Offering 15% Off its Device in a MLK Jr Weekend Special The SnowBrains team has tested the Carv digital ski coach in our never-ending quest to become better skiers. Breya (a racer) skied with it in 2023, Steven gave it a full review in 2022, and this month, Aunika used it to make her ski like Ted Ligety. We were impressed with the improvements in our skiing we could see after […] SnowBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 3 Most Sustainable Lodges in Europe According to Travel Experts Ski trips have not traditionally been seen as a green vacation. While they certainly have an important environmental role to play, this coming season will see travelers being able to minimise the impact of their adventures on the slopes in ways that have not been possible in recent years. Eurostar has just launched a new ski train route for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
Is This the Best Deal Out There for a European Ski Vacation? A European ski vacation is something special. Beautiful mountains, huge ski regions, and deep ski culture abound. Not only that, but skiing is relatively affordable compared to the U.S. Now, a lesser-known ski resort in central Europe is taking it to another level. Jasna Ski Resort in Slovakia has gained attention for being an incredibly affordable option for a European […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
Carv Digital Ski Coach is Offering 40% Off its Device in a Limited-Time Early-Bird Sale In our never-ending quest to become better skiers, the SnowBrains team has put the Carv digital ski coach through its paces. Breya (racer) skied with it earlier in 2023, and Steven gave it a full review in 2022. We were impressed with the improvements in our skiing we could see in just a few days of usage. We’ve noticed Carv […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 8, 2023 0 Comments
Incredible Gourmet Restaurant Pops Up in Norwegian Mountain Fjord Near Fonna Ski Resort In the middle of the Norwegian mountains, in a beautiful fjord near the famous summer ski resort Fonna, you will find a strange organic-shaped object floating like an outer-worldly giant ellipsoid. It is a floating art installation called ‘Salmon Eye’ in the Hardanger fjord in Western Norway and houses a gourmet restaurant. The only way to get to it is by electric boat from the town of […] Julia Schneemann | August 2, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] How the Top FIS Athletes Are Spending Their Summer If you are wondering what the stars of the FIS circuit are up to in summer, we have taken a peek around social media for their summer holiday updates. Some are doing glacier training, some are focusing on strength, while others are taking some deserved time off. Below a selection of the summer activities of some of the world’s top […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 14, 2023 0 Comments
Catastrophic Rain Event Causes Major Damage Across Vermont “It’s Irene all over again.” NOAA reports that Northern Vermont has gotten just under 7 inches of rain over just a few days. Bridges, roads, vehicles, and houses have been washed out as rivers have been overflowing. The state is practically fractured in two as most east-west links through the spine of the Green Mountains are closed. View this post […] Spencer McLaughlin | July 12, 2023 0 Comments