Record November Snowfall Prompts RED Mountain Resort, BC’s, Early Opening Plentiful snowfall has prompted RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia to advance its opening day to Saturday, December 7, a full week ahead of schedule. The decision follows the accumulation of 75 inches (190 centimeters) of snow and a 50 inch (128 centimeters) base, making November 2024 the second snowiest November on record at RED. Related: The Cabin Experience at […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
20-Year-Old Hiker Survives 50 Days in Frigid British Columbia Wilderness 20-year-old Sam Benastick has been found alive after spending 50 days in the remote wilderness of northeastern British Columbia. As reported by CBC, the young hiker, who embarked on what was supposed to be a 10-day camping trip in Redfern-Keily Provincial Park on October 7, was discovered by workers grading roads near natural gas wells on November 26. Related: Could […] SnowBrains | November 27, 2024 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Opens Early With Record-Breaking Attendance as Canada’s First With 100% Natural Snow Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia celebrated the early opening of its eagerly awaited 61st season on Friday, November 22, breaking records with over 2,500 visitors on opening day. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, to Open Early on Friday, November 22 With Half-Price Lift Tickets With a remarkable 41-inch (103-centimeter) alpine snow base and some of the best […] Industry News Press Release | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Former CFO at Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, Fined $775K and Sentenced to Prison for Fraud & Tax Evasion Derek Kwasney, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Lake Louise Ski Resort, was recently sentenced to one year in jail and a $106,000 fine for failing to pay taxes on embezzled money from the resort. This comes just weeks after the 54-year-old pled guilty and was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison and a $669,000 fine for a […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 22, 2024 0 Comments
The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth We all know that bigger is better when it comes to ski resorts and many other things. In the USA, a biggest ski resort is Big Sky and it’s 5,800 acres. There are ski resorts in the Alps that make Big Sky look like a kiddie hill. So, where are the biggest ski resorts on Earth? Mostly in the Alps, it’s true, but there are a couple others outside of the Alps in North America. If you’re a true ski freak […] SnowBrains | November 19, 2024 73 Comments
Buried Hiker Survives Crowsnest Pass, AB, Avalanche Thanks to Quick Rescue Three hikers triggered a slab avalanche in Crowsnest Pass on Sunday, reminding us that winter conditions persist in alpine areas despite unseasonably warm temperatures in southern Alberta. Related: First Snowfall, First Avalanche: Skier Triggered and Caught Near Silverton Mountain, CO The incident occurred southwest of Coleman near Mount Coulthard, in an area known locally as the York Creek plane crash […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 5, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Western Ski Towns With the Worst Traffic There are few worse feelings than when peak amounts of stoke abruptly vanish as visions of first chair and untouched bowls are replaced with the harsh red of braking tail lights stretched out as far as the eye can see. The euphoria of heading to ski resorts is muted by the dread of highway traffic where you and thousands of […] Brains Jared Roberts | October 3, 2024 0 Comments
This is the Only Place to Heli Ski on the East Coast of North America Heli-skiing is a bucket list experience for many avid skiers and snowboarders that offers an unparalleled adventure for thrill-seekers. It combines the exhilaration of untouched powder with the breathtaking beauty of remote mountain terrain. With a helicopter as your lift, the possibilities are endless, taking you to peaks and slopes that few have ever skied before. British Columbia is the […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 22, 2024 3 Comments
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