Take it to the Streets: Unpacking the Origins of Urban Skiing “Skiing” brings to mind varied images for each person that hears the word. Some think of crisp corduroy and the feeling of carving high speed turns on a fresh morning groomer. Others envision steep powder fields, waiting to be carved into symmetrical sinusoidal waves as turns are linked down the face. Over the past few decades, though, more skiers have […] Brains Morgan Stierman | January 13, 2026 0 Comments
9 Must Read Books for Your Dive into the World of Skiing and Snowboarding Yes, YouTube is a great resource for beginners looking to explore the beautiful world of skiing, but there is also merit to books that can be an excellent resource for all things skiing. My first discovery of mountain sports was reading a book back in the 4th grade. Growing up in Kansas, I didn’t have exposure to skiing or snowboarding, […] Luke Guilford | April 12, 2025 0 Comments
[BOOK REVIEW] ‘The Darkest White’ By Eric Blehm At the dawn of snowboarding there was Craig Kelly, a man who pioneered the sport and pushed it to become what it is today. The first patent application for the snurfer (what eventually became the snowboard) was submitted in March of 1966 by Sherman Poppen, just two weeks before the birth of Craig Kelly. The Darkest White by Eric Blehm […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | June 12, 2024 1 Comment
The 5 Most Southern Ski Resorts in the U.S. There are thousands of ski resorts throughout the world and in some pretty bizarre locations. Did you know you can go skiing in Israel? Morocco also has some world-class skiing at Oukaimeden. Seems like as long as there are cold winter temperatures, ample snow, and a hill, people are going to go skiing down it. Many places you wouldn’t guess […] Brains Steven Snyder | November 6, 2023 5 Comments
[Book Review] ‘Oh, the Mountains You’ll Ski!’ By Dr. Chutes No doubt you’ve heard of the famous Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! It is a classic book that talks to the young (or old) about what life is like and what you can expect as you get older. It provides advice on how to move through both good and challenging experiences. I have two copies in my […] Book Review Brent Glogau | September 7, 2023 0 Comments
[BOOK REVIEW] ‘The Art of Shralpinism: Lessons from the Mountains’ By Jeremy Jones “Put simply, I’m a lover of shredding and alpinism – a Shralpinist.” – Jeremy Jones At my core, I’m a snowboarder. I seek out snowboarding as often as I can and in whatever shape it takes. I’ve also had a career in the world of books for over half my life. When I found out about The Art of Shralpinism: […] Jacqui Davis | December 7, 2022 4 Comments
Your Guide to the National Parks Your Guide to the National Parks by Michael Joseph Oswald is a powerful tool when it comes to planning a trip to any one of our nation’s 63 national parks. It’s got everything in there you’ll need—everything. The smooth reading guidebook is the most put-together, well-thought-out collection of knowledge about U.S. National Parks I’ve encountered. Oswald’s guide is aesthetically pleasing […] Book Review Martin Kuprianowicz | June 6, 2022 0 Comments
Presidential Skiing: A Guide to New Hampshire’s Gnarliest Ski Lines Presidential Skiing: A Guide to Backcountry Skiing in New Hampshire’s Presidential Range is the first of its kind and is sure to be a game changer for backcountry skiing in New Hampshire. It is hot off the press for 20/21 and contains some of the gnarliest lines on the East Coast. This includes 17 areas along the Range including iconic […] Industry News Alex Camerino | December 26, 2020 1 Comment
SnowBrains “Stay-at-Home” Book Recommendations: Our Top 5 Russian Novels Hello, my name is Miles Clark and I’m the CEO/Founder of SnowBrains. I read a ton and I admittedly skew towards the classics although I enjoy anything well written in any genre. During this Coronavirus crisis, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite reads from my reading experience of the past 25-years or so. *** Today, I’ll be sharing my […] miles clark | March 30, 2020 5 Comments
HAPE: High-Altitudes And The Effects On Your Lungs Introduction Traveling to high-altitude places is becoming increasingly ever-so-popular, especially for outdoor lovers and adventure seekers. In Nepal, home to eight of the 14 tallest mountains in the world, the Department of Tourism issued a record-breaking 408 permits to climb Mt. Everest alone, and many more issued to summit the other extreme altitude mountains throughout the country. The demand for […] Steven Snyder | February 1, 2020 0 Comments
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