SnowBrains Header logo
  • Home
  • News
  • Weather
  • Resort Reports
  • Brains
  • Racing
  • Store
  • Podcast
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains YouTube Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

corduroy

Vail, CO, Opening Day Report: Blue Skies, No Lines, and High Vibes

Report from November 15, 2024 The largest ski resort in Colorado opened the season in style last Friday, November 15, on a beautiful day with five lifts spinning. Bringing visitors to a base area at mid-Vail via Gondola One, Vail Resort opened its signature opening day runs Ramshorn and Swingsville under the Mountaintop Express Lift (4). The Avanti Express Lift […]

Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Logan Tepper | November 18, 2024
0 Comments

Kirkwood Conditions Report: Corduroy Cruising & Variable Off-Piste

All of us who ski Tahoe are aware of our snow situation. WE NEED A CLASSIC SIERRA CEMENT SNOWATHON! Well, at least we have something right? A few days ago, I was able to head up to Kirkwood and get the legs burning but also pleasantly surprised to find some quality skiing. Off of Chair 5, Lower Zach’s and Outlaw were blissful packed powder corduroy and perfect to burn off the summer rust of your edges. They were blowing a ton of snow on Chair 6 and it looks like they will be opening Zachary tomorrow morning. Not sure if […]

Post Tag for Conditions ReportConditions Report
Casey Cane | December 13, 2013
2 Comments

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead. But Where?
    Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Cold and Snowy Winter Ahead. But Where?
  • The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast
    The 9 Most Scenic Resorts on the East Coast
  • [VIDEO] Direct Weather Preliminary Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Where Will it be Cold and Snowy?
    [VIDEO] Direct Weather Preliminary Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Where Will it be Cold and Snowy?
  • The 1st Non-Glacial Northern Hemisphere Resorts Will Open in 50 Days
    The 1st Non-Glacial Northern Hemisphere Resorts Will Open in 50 Days
  • Rockslide in Italian Dolomites Closes Trails and Forces Evacuation
    Rockslide in Italian Dolomites Closes Trails and Forces Evacuation
  • [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
    [UPDATED: July 18] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
  • Explained: The Mountain Ranges of Colorado
    Explained: The Mountain Ranges of Colorado
  • The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast
    The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast
  • Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Canada Forecast: Deep Freezes, Frequent Snowfalls, and Powerful Storms
    Farmers’ Almanac Winter 2025-26 Canada Forecast: Deep Freezes, Frequent Snowfalls, and Powerful Storms
  • 5 Former North American Ski Areas That Have Been Absorbed by Other Resorts
    5 Former North American Ski Areas That Have Been Absorbed by Other Resorts
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
  • Site Map