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[VIDEO] Parkin Costain Attempts Untouchable Alaskan Spine | There’s a Reason No One Had Skied This Line–Until Now

Parkin Costain has evolved from an up-and-comer to a heavy hitter in the last few years, writes Teton Gravity Research. He’s had his eyes on the Monospine since he was 17, but after a few legends backed down from the 2,000-foot monster, it seemed like the dream line was untouchable. That is until Parkin stepped up while filming for Beyond […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 10, 2024
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 62 | Jessica Baker – North American Freeskiing Champion, Alaska Heli-Ski Guide, Founder of Ski Divas Women’s Ski Camp, & AMGA Certified Ski Guide

This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. The SnowBrains Podcast is back for its 5th season and is kicking things off with the legendary Jessica Baker. Jessica Baker is: A heli-ski guide in Alaska for over 20 years The 2000 North American Freeskiing World Tour Champion A mountain guide guiding all over Earth as well […]

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Podcast | August 6, 2024
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Top 7 Resorts for Night Skiing in the U.S.

alyeska northern lights

A select number of resorts offer night skiing and riding across the United States, and those who have experienced it before know that the feeling of riding under the stars is second to none. Night riding is so popular because runs are less crowded, and experiencing the thrill of snow at night in the dark gives a mystical feeling. It’s […]

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Jack Bynum | July 25, 2024
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Denali National Park, AK, to Remain Closed on Tuesday, July 2, Due to Riley Fire

The Riley Fire as seen from the Nenana River Canyon business area 6 30 24 NPS Photo Tomeo

The Riley Fire continues to be active near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, causing park officials to keep the park closed on Tuesday, July 2. Smokejumpers, fire crews, and strong support from aerial resources have made significant progress, particularly along the fire’s southern flank. Related: Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on […]

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Firebrains | July 2, 2024
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Japanese Climbers Have Their Gear Stolen in Alaska but Community Comes Together to Help Them Climb Denali

When most people think about flying the first things that may pop in people’s minds are frustration, headaches, and waiting in long lines. Most people would agree that losing your luggage is one of the most frustrating things a person can deal with when traveling. However, can you imagine getting your gear and equipment stolen for a once-in-a-lifetime trip? That […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | June 25, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alyeska Resort, AK — Uncovering a Passion at 27

Hope, Alaska

  All the way from Ripon, California, Traveling with and to Hope, Alaska I found myself in Hope, Alaska, by chance. A random encounter at a going-away-party saw me hopping on a plane from Stockton, California, to Anchorage, Alaska, less than two weeks later—all for the adventure and with little more reason than that I had never been before. I […]

Xander Villarreal | June 19, 2024
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Rangers Respond to Multiple High Altitude Rescues on Denali, AK

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Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, mountaineering rangers received an SOS message from a team of three climbers on the 20,310-foot summit of Denali at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. The message, sent via an InReach satellite communication device, indicated the team was hypothermic and unable to descend the mountain. Related: Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 30, 2024
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Valdez, AK, Report: Questioning Reality on “Snow Dome” Above The Ocean

Report from April 23, 2024 (If you are interested in skiing Alaska in 2025 with Miles please email us at contact@snowbrains.com, thanks 🙂 Yesterday was one for the record books. Well, maybe just for my record book. 6 fun runs with clients in the Little Las Lenas zone. Again, Evan sniffed out good snow which is impressive because it’s tough […]

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Miles Clark | April 24, 2024
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Valdez, AK, Report: Sniffing Out Good Snow 9-Days After the Big Storm

Report from April 21, 2024 On Sunday, we were on the hunt for soft snow. It hasn’t snowed up here since April 12th. That April 12 storm dropped about 30″ of snow in the range and since then that new snow has been slammed by wind, scorched by sun, and hammered by skiers. But the Chugach Magic has been in […]

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Miles Clark | April 24, 2024
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Valdez, AK, Report + Photo Tour: The Search for Good Snow on Big Terrain Led Us To “The White Room” Wall

Report from April 20, 2024 (If you are interested in skiing Alaska in 2025 with Miles please email us at contact@snowbrains.com, thanks 🙂 The terrain here is hard to understand. It’s so big. It’s too big. It’s supernatural. It’s face-melting. I think these photos show this. On Saturday I flew out with a specialty crew on an evening mission with […]

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Miles Clark | April 24, 2024
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Valdez, AK, Report: What Is “Alaskan Velvet?” Hint: It’s This… And It’s Great…

Report from April 16, 2024 On Tuesday, we got out to have a look in a northern zone I’d never been to with Pulseline Adventure. 3 Pigs. It was windy out there. More than expected. We skied 2 runs in good, wind-buffed powder in some high-quality ski terrain. I wanted more, but the wind sent us back to our staging […]

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Miles Clark | April 19, 2024
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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 […]

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Miles Clark | April 17, 2024
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My Ego Led To The Hardest Crash of My Life in Alaska

Report from April 13, 2024 On Saturday, I took the hardest fall of my life. It was 100% preventable… On the first run of the day, we found 75 cm (30 inches) of new snow. “The deepest snow of my life!” yelled our buddy Travis Ganong (former World Cup ski racer) after his first run. Related: U.S. Ski Racer Travis […]

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Miles Clark | April 17, 2024
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Valdez, Alaska, Report: Impeccable Snow & Big Sluff on an Amazing Shoup Glacier Island

Report from April 9, 2024 Monday was the 2nd day of my 2024 Alaska heli-ski season. The day started cloudy and slowly started clearing. By 1:30pm, we were in the air. We bumped out to the Shoup Glacier, a place I spent 1 month camping and skiing with a buncha crazy Aussies back in 2014. Huge glacier. Gorgeous zone. We […]

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Miles Clark | April 11, 2024
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Valdez, Alaska, Report: 9-Runs in Explosive Powder on Phenomenal Terrain on Day #1

Report from April 7, 2024 (if you would like to heli-ski with Miles this April please email us:  contact@snowbrains.com) Sunday was the first day of my 2024 Alaska ski season. This is my 3rd season heli-ski guiding for Pulseline Adventure and my 16th spring in Alaska. I consider skiing up here a completely different season because there’s nothing else like […]

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Miles Clark | April 9, 2024
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Alyeska Resort, AK, Report: With 58 Feet of Snow, Spring Skiing Conditions are Excellent

Over 300" of snow at Alyeska Resort already this season. Credit: Alyeska Resort

Mother Nature has been working overtime in Girdwood, Alaska, and there are no signs of stopping. Alyeska Resort has already received 58 FEET of snow this winter and expects more this week. Related: Why This is THE Year to Ski Alyeska Resort, AK With over 700″ of snow coating the mountain this season, nearly all the runs are open and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 8, 2024
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[VIDEO] Take a Lap of Alyeska Resort, AK, With Kai Jones and the TGR Crew

While on a film shoot with Teton Gravity Research in Alaska at the beginning of March, we had the pleasure of skiing at Alyeska Resort on our down days. Related: Why This is THE Year to Ski Alyeska Resort, AK Alyeska is a ripping ski hill with a ton of fun terrain. The north face of the mountain is around […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 21, 2024
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[VIDEO] Skiing 400 of the Past 466-Days on 3 Continents | Miles Clark’s Most Insane Ski Edit

Over the past year and a half, Miles Clark has been skiing at a rate he never has before. 400 days in the past 466 is a crazy feat to accomplish, and he is not even done. Miles skied 305 days in one year last year (Dec 8, 2022 – Dec 8, 2023) and now has his sights on 500 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 20, 2024
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Why This is THE Year to Ski Alyeska Resort, AK

This season has been one for the books at Alyeska Resort, Alaska. With record-breaking early-season snowfall that shows no sign of stopping, the crown jewel of Alaska ski areas has racked up over 52 FEET of snow. That’s the same height as a full-grown giraffe standing on top of 12 Toyota Priuses! The 627 inches of powder this year makes […]

Lucas Gauthier | March 20, 2024
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Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: The Neatest Line I’ve Skied This Season | Alaska Style Terrain in California

Report from March 13, 2024 Yesterday we went for a new zone. A zone I’d never been to before. When we got there, our eyes were ablaze… The sun was irradiating a crystalline white snow surface full of playful features. It appeared to be all powder. I dropped first taking an air entry off the cornice. “Whap!” went my skis […]

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Miles Clark | March 14, 2024
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