Arsonist Causes $30,000 Worth of Damage to Independent Canadian Ski Area Sunridge Ski Area in Alberta, Canada was the victim of an arson attack over the weekend that caused $30,000 worth of damage. Related: Fire at Kimberley Hill Resort, BC Deemed Arson by Officials The fire completely destroyed the resort’s new outdoor deck. The deck was built to provide guests with a safe outdoor space to congregate during the covid pandemic. […] Fire Firebrains | June 8, 2022 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed by Avalanche Triggered by Collapsing Cornice A 28-year-old woman was killed after an avalanche carried her 1,000-feet down a steep mountain face on Mount des Poulis in Yoho National Park, AB, last week. Five people were boot-hiking up a ridge near the summit of 10,387-foot Mount des Poilus last Wednesday, April 13th. The woman was ahead of the group when a cornice, estimated to be between 200-260-feet […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 20, 2022 0 Comments
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, Having Snowiest Winter Since 1955 Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta, Canada has had an awesome start to the season. In fact, the resort is having its snowiest winter since 1955! Almost 15-FEET of snow has fallen snow far. As you can imagine, ski conditions are on point. The resort currently has a 73″ base and there is more snow in the forecast. SnowBrains | January 10, 2022 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine Ski Resort, AB, Closed Yesterday and Today Due to ‘Extreme Avalanche Hazard’ Banff Sunshine Village ski resort closed yesterday and will remain closed today due to the extreme avalanche hazard in Banff National Park. The Alberta, Canada ski area said “avalanche conditions are extreme in the alpine, at treeline, and below treeline”, and that the “storm prevented both our snow safety team, and Parks Canada’s from being able to mitigate avalanche risk.” A […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 2, 2021 0 Comments
Hunting Pow | This is Where You’ll Find The Best Skiing in North America Right Now This article was written by Eric Lee O’Brien with Blackbird Mountain Guides on November 20, 2021 As the self-appointed Director of Snow Quality Assessment for Blackbird Mountain Guides, I ventured north to Canada searching for poutine, caesars, and pow. What did I find? All of the aforementioned Canadian specialties! Most importantly, I found what is very likely the best skiing […] Conditions Report Guest Author | November 22, 2021 0 Comments
Nakiska, AB Report: Pre-Season Race Training Despite a lack of snow on the ground in Calgary, Alberta, nearby resorts are gearing back up for another season. Norquay and Lake Louise both opened to the public on November 5th, with Sunshine Village not far behind. Just 45 minutes out from the city, Nakiska Ski Area typically opens up a week or two earlier for race teams to […] Conditions Report Phil Tremblay | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, Opens For the Season Today Lake Louise Ski Resort in Alberta, Canada, will open for the season today, joining nearby Norquay Banff as the first two resorts in Canada to open. Related: Mt. Norquay Banff, AB Will Open on November 5th | First Canadian Resort to Open for Winter 21/22 The couple will join the handful of resorts in the US that already have their […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2021 0 Comments
Mt. Norquay Banff, AB Will Open on November 5th | First Canadian Resort to Open for Winter 21/22 Mt. Norquay Banff in Alberta, Canada, announced yesterday that they will be opening for the season on Friday November 5th. They will be the first resort in Canada to open for the season. Related: 5 Resorts Are Open in North America This Week The resort will join the handful of resorts in the US who already have their lifts spinning for […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2021 0 Comments