Helicopter Drops Large Tower Head During Chairlift Installation at Cypress Mountain, BC A helicopter pilot transporting a large tower head for Cypress Mountain, BC’s, new chairlift was forced to drop the load when fog moved quickly and unexpectedly into the work zone, according to a resort statement. “The emergency release occurred when a fog bank moved “quickly and unexpectedly” into the work zone, causing a helicopter pilot to exit the fog and jettison […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 7, 2022 0 Comments
RED Mountain Resort, BC, Is Synonymous With The Good Life RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, is a hidden gem. The resort is well known for its light, dry powder that all skiers and snowboarders covet. It offers 3,850 acres of skiable terrain served by eight lifts across three peaks and a further two peaks easily accessible by booting or skinning. Related: RED Mountain Resort, B.C. | All […] SnowBrains | October 27, 2022 0 Comments
Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World Engel & Völkers has released its new rankings of the world’s most expensive ski towns. The list is based on two factors: top prices per square meter for freehold apartments and the highest asking prices for private residences. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA What makes these places buyers’ top choices? Engel & Völkers says there […] Industry News Liam Abbott | October 10, 2022 1 Comment
RED Mountain Resort, BC, to Open New Topping Creek Base Lodge for 22/23 Winter [arve url="https://youtu.be/fRLD9Y4bVQk"] SnowBrains | September 29, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Canada To Remove All COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on October 1 Skiers and snowboarders in the U.S. who want to travel to Canada for their powder adventures will soon be able to do so significantly more easily. Next month, the country is dropping all entry and travel restrictions due to COVID-19. Effective October 1, 2022, all travelers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to: Provide proof of vaccination Submit public […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 28, 2022 4 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Two More New Destinations for the 22/23 Winter Season Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada 22/23 Ikon Pass On Sale Now The Ikon Pass community has expanded around the globe with the addition of Lotte Arai Resort in Japan and Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Ikon Pass is on sale now, offering five new destinations for winter 22/23 as skiers and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 1, 2022 0 Comments
Grouse Mountain, BC, Announces Installation of New State-of-the-Art Gondola to Replace Aging Blue Skyride Grouse Mountain, BC, is excited to announce the installation of a new lift commencing on Friday, September 9th. The state-of-the-art gondola will replace the aging Blue Skyride and will mark the start of a new chapter for the iconic Vancouver landmark leading up to its centennial in 2026. “We are thrilled to be embarking on this transformational project as we […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 23, 2022 0 Comments
Farmers’ Almanac Releases an “Unreasonably Cold” Winter Forecast For Canada Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac provides an extended weather forecast for Canada and the US that helps people plan ahead. This year, with the growing concern over the rising costs of heating oil, Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its winter weather forecast earlier than ever. The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac, which hits the store shelves on August 15, is warning readers that this winter […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
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