[VIDEO] Teton Gravity Research to Premiere 30th Annual Ski and Snowboard Film, ‘Pressure Drop’ Teton Gravity Research has announced the release of Pressure Drop, the company’s 30th annual ski and snowboard film. The new project showcases some of the world’s best riders chasing powder and pushing limits on iconic terrain, from the fjords of Norway to the steeps of Jackson Hole. The film captures high-alpine descents, massive airs, and deep backcountry lines in locations […] Featured Video Martin Kuprianowicz | August 20, 2025 0 Comments
The Most Brutal Places in the U.S. to Grow Up for Skiers and Snowboarders Learning to ski is never easy, but where you grow up makes a huge difference. Some kids have access to deep powder, endless vertical, and forgiving conditions. Others learn the hard way on icy slopes, short hills, or unpredictable weather that tests not just their skill but also their patience and grit. For many lifelong skiers, those brutal early days […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 20, 2025 0 Comments
New App ‘Shredder’ Aims to Rebuild Ski and Snowboard Community Shredder, a new social app for skiers and snowboarders, officially launched August 7, aiming to reconnect a sport its founders say has grown isolated and expensive. Trending Today: Deceased Snowboarder at Perisher, Australia, Identified as Salt Lake City EMT & Pre-Med Student Developed by skier and SnowBrains writer Alfred Arnaud and snowboarder Brody Sanchez, Shredder is a free iOS-based platform […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 14, 2025 2 Comments
Deceased Snowboarder at Perisher, Australia, Identified as Salt Lake City EMT & Pre-Med Student The snowboarder who died following an accident in the Front Valley terrain park at Perisher, Australia, on Tuesday, August 12, has been identified as U.S. citizen Drew Youngquist. According to a statement from Perisher Resort, emergency crews were called to the terrain park at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Perisher Ski Patrol, NSW Ambulance, and NSW Police all responded, but […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 13, 2025 0 Comments
22-Year-Old Dies in Snowboarding Accident in Terrain Park at Perisher, Australia A snowboarder succumbed to his injuries this afternoon, August 12, at Perisher Ski Resort, Australia. According to eyewitnesses, the snowboarder was in the Front Valley terrain park, which is advanced terrain, featuring a series of pro-level jumps. Emergency crews were called to the incident around 2.30 p.m. and lifts in the surrounding area were put on hold. Perisher Ski Patrol, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 12, 2025 0 Comments
2-Time U.S. Open Snowboarding Champion Indicted on Federal Drug and Firearms Charges Former professional snowboarder and two-time U.S. Open champion Rahm Klampert has been indicted on multiple federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced. A federal grand jury returned the indictment July 31, accusing Klampert, 45, of Hartford, Vermont, of possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl. Prosecutors say the charges […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2025 0 Comments
Shaun White’s New Snow League is Changing Competitive Snowboarding by Deriving Trick Statistics from Thousands of Rider Data Points When it comes to statistics in sports, team sports like baseball and football often come to mind, but Shaun White’s new Snow League is looking to make stats the norm in competition snowboarding. In late July, roughly five months after the first competition in Aspen, Colorado, the Snow League released statistics from its inaugural event via an Instagram post, featuring […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | August 6, 2025 0 Comments
Best Ski Towns in North America to Visit if You’re Not Skiing or Snowboarding Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and night life, to spas, festivals and art galleys and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off the slope activities year round. From coast […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2025 0 Comments
Lawsuit Filed Against Park City Ski and Snowboard, UT, Over Teen’s Cliff-Jumping Injury The parents of a Park City, Utah, teenager have filed a lawsuit against Park City Ski & Snowboard (PCSS) and affiliated organizations, claiming their daughter suffered severe injuries after being encouraged to cliff-jump during a team trip in 2021. The athlete, identified in court documents as H.K., was 14 years old at the time and had trained with PCSS for […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 29, 2025 1 Comment
Ski and Snowboard Till 1 A.M. this Friday, July 25, at Big SNOW Indoor Ski Area in New Jersey This Friday, skiers and snowboarders alike will be treated to a “Park After Dark” event at the only real snow indoor ski area in the U.S. Big SNOW at the American dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, offers year round snow sports at its state of the art facility. Big SNOW provides 4 acres of skiable terrain, a 160-foot vertical […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 25, 2025 0 Comments
Noah Elliott, U.S. Paralympic Snowboarder, Wins First ESPY for “Best Athlete With a Disability” Noah Elliott, a U.S. Paralympic snowboarder, won the ESPY for “Best Athlete With a Disability” on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California. The award show, hosted by ESPN, honors the best athletes and moments in sports and is Elliott’s first ESPY win. It was also his first time being nominated. Elliott, who had his left leg amputated after a battle with […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 18, 2025 0 Comments
Where is the Future of Snowboarding Heading? Over the past decade, snowboarding has seen a decline in participation and sales, especially when compared to the sport’s surge in popularity in the early to mid-2000s. Despite the sport’s young age, it seems to have already gone through an entire life cycle, reaching peak popularity in the 2010-2011 season, followed by a steep decline in the following years, according […] Brains Quinn Brophy | July 16, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Anna Gasser Undergoes Shoulder Surgery Following Surfing Accident Olympic snowboard champion Anna Gasser required immediate surgery after dislocating her shoulder in a recent surfing accident in Munich, Germany. The injury, which occurred on an artificial wave, means the Austrian will miss summer training. Related: U.S. Ski Racer Mikaela Shiffrin Undergoes Unexpected Surgery Gasser, 33, confirmed the incident on her social media: “Crazy how everything can change in a […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2025 0 Comments
The 7 Friendliest U.S. Airports for Skiers and Snowboarders For skiers and snowboarders traveling for a destination ski trip, the journey to the mountain is a necessary yet potentially dreadful part of the expedition. Navigating through airports with bulky gear can be a hassle, making it crucial to have a seamless travel experience. The friendliest airports for skiers and snowboarders understand this and go above and beyond to ensure […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 2, 2025 0 Comments
The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet When discussing the best places to ski and snowboard, several factors must be considered. It’s not always the ones with the most access, the most famous, or the highest elevation. The best ski towns offer many things that skiers and snowboarders universally love. It’s always helpful when they’re semi-affordable because we all know how insanely expensive ski towns can be. The […] Brains Quintin Mills | June 28, 2025 1 Comment
17 Not So Obvious Bucket List Experiences for Skiers and Snowboarders in the U.S. Most skiers and riders have a mental list of the usual bucket list items, such as visiting specific resorts or finally going heli-skiing. However, the mountains are full of lesser-known gems that only locals may know about, which can be just as memorable. From riding special lifts, conquering challenging runs, or basking in unique moments, the not-so-obvious experiences often turn […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 20, 2025 0 Comments
The Best Time to Ski and Snowboard in Australia and New Zealand When’s the best time to ski in Australia or New Zealand? With recent snowfall pictures from Down Under flooding social media, it’s a question many skiers are asking. In fact, just today, an Instagram user asked SnowBrains whether the last week of August and first week of September are too late for decent snow in New Zealand. A good starting […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
The 7 Biggest Threats to the Future of Skiing and Snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding have long been beloved winter traditions, drawing people to the mountains for both adrenaline and escape. But behind the lifts and powder days, the industry faces serious challenges. Based on community discussions and expert concerns, the future of snow sports depends on how the industry responds to a range of emerging threats, including climate change and cultural […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2025 1 Comment
5 Ways to Supercharge Your Skiing and Snowboarding Experience Are you ready to elevate your riding skills to the next level? Whether you’re a beginner aiming to carve down blue runs with confidence or an advanced skier looking to master double blacks, some specific strategies and actions can dramatically enhance your performance on the slopes. This guide isn’t your typical nuances of how to tweak your form to improve […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Is it Fair That Some Ski Resorts Still Ban Snowboarders? The question of whether or not snowboarders should be banned from ski resorts has been around since the 80s. Since the invention of the snowboard, there have always been skiers who would prefer snowboarders not to be allowed at ski resorts. Alta, Deer Valley, and Mad River Glen are the three resorts in the United States that still do not […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 16 Comments
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