15 Fantastic Spots for Summer Skiing in Europe May 5 marked the closing day for many European resorts but fret not, if you are keen to still get some turns in, there are plenty of resorts where you can still ski and board to your heart’s content. We have tried our best to make a comprehensive list, but if we have missed a resort, please give us a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 6, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 21 North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Week Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. Related: Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe We looked for our readers to see where they can still turn […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 6, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Adjusts Opening Hours for Spring Skiing As the ski season winds down, Mammoth Mountain, California, is adjusting its operating hours and lift schedule to accommodate the changing weather and visitation patterns. Beginning Monday, May 6, the resort will shift to daily operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Related: Spring at Mammoth Mountain, CA: Second Season is Here Additionally, the Rollercoaster Express (Lift 4) will […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Norwegian Freeskier Anders Backe Sets World Record for Fastest Speed Skiing Backwards Norwegian professional skier, Anders Backe, has set the world record for the fastest speed skiing backwards at an incredible speed of 82.92 mph (133.46 km/h). Twelve years ago, he had set the same world record when he registered 79.97 mph (128.6 km/h). That record was later surpassed in 2017 by Switzerland’s Elias AmbĂ¼ehl who recorded 81.54 mph (131.23 km/h). Now […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia DENVER, CO, April 25, 2024 – Today, Alterra Mountain Company has announced the closing of the purchase of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing(MWHS) in Blue River, British Columbia, Canada, further expanding the company’s premium heli-skiing portfolio, complementing CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures. “With the acquisition of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, we are excited to add another premier heli-skiing operation to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 I drove to Purgatory, Colorado, on Saturday, April 13, on the Million Dollar Highway, probably one of the most scenic drives in Colorado from Ouray to Silverton. The road snakes along cliff sides with no guard rails to give drivers incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. The sun was shining without […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 21, 2024 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA Report: Brief Return to Winter Bodes Well for Spring Skiing Conditions This report is from April 18, 2024, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 4 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 50 inchesHigh Temperature: 57°F (April 11)Low Temperature: 10°F (April 14) Ski Conditions and Weather April 18, 2024 – Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers – This is our final post of the 2024 winter. Unlike most snowbirds, […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Valdez, AK, Report: Skiing Through an Ice Cave & Epic Powder on a Heli-Assisted Ski Touring Trip Report from April 14, 2024 On Sunday I got the nod to take a fun group of skiers on a heli-assisted ski tour with Pulseline Adventure. Malou Peterson, Etienne, and Carson. We chose to get dropped off near “Girls” and drop down into the Hoodoo Glacier zone. The first run held happy, fun, blower powder. The second run was right […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 17, 2024 0 Comments