The 9 Sketchiest Ski Resort Access Roads in North America, According to SnowBrains Readers The drive to the mountain is an integral part of the ski day adventure, setting the tone for the excitement and anticipation that awaits on the slopes. However, reaching some of the best ski resorts often means navigating treacherous roads that can test even the most experienced drivers. From steep inclines and hairpin turns to icy surfaces and unexpected snowstorms, […] Brains Brent Thomas | March 8, 2025 4 Comments
The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers For skiers and snowboarders, a reliable vehicle is more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a gateway to adventure. The best cars for snow enthusiasts combine rugged capability, ample cargo space, and cold-weather features that make winter travel easier and more comfortable. Whether you’re tackling icy mountain roads or hauling gear for the whole crew, the right car can […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 1, 2024 2 Comments
The 9 Best SUVs for Driving in the Snow I remember 25 years ago if you wanted a four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, you had to have either a Subaru, Audi, or pickup truck. Now nearly every automaker produces a highly respectable AWD/4WD option. Combine that with a set of badass snow tires and you are going to be unstoppable 95% of the time in the […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 5, 2023 2 Comments
Which Toyota Is Right For Your Skiing Needs? Our Guide To Buying A New Car That’ll Get You To The Slopes Stress-Free Brought to you by Toyota Whether you’re a regular at your local hill or like to road trip from mountain to mountain, car troubles are the last thing you want to deal with on your skiing adventures. From snowy and slippery road conditions to struggling to fit all of your gear in, winter driving presents many unique challenges that you’ll […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | February 8, 2023 0 Comments
VIDEO: Camera Catches 18-Wheeler Narrowly Escaping Death on Runaway Ramp You know those long, steep, runway-strip-looking pieces of road that you always drive past on mountainous highways with signs before them that read, “runaway ramp?” Seldom do you ever see them actually used, and you often wonder if they are really a necessary installment to the state highway system. Well, here, a runaway ramp in Colorado really proved its necessity […] SnowBrains | October 15, 2021 174 Comments
WATCH: RedBull’s Top 5 Craziest Snowboarding Videos RedBull is constantly working with world-class athletes who push the boundaries of their respective sports. When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, RedBull’s winter athletes include Travis Rice, Zeb Powell, Cody LaPlante, Lindsey Vonn, and countless other big names. In their top five snowboarding compilation video, RedBull pulled from several of their unique segments to make an all-time hype film. […] Featured Video Jesse | September 6, 2021 0 Comments
Is Colorado Really One of the Worst States to Drive in? Colorado was ranked as one of the worst states to drive in the United States according to a 2021 WalletHub report. The report ranked Colorado as the 41st best state to drive in making it the 10th worst state to drive in. Colorado scored 52.71 out of 100. The report details categories and methods to score each state. Each state was […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | January 22, 2021 3 Comments
Wyoming Ranked Last in U.S. For Roadway Safety During Pandemic, National Safety Council Finds A new National Safety Council (NSC) report shows that Wyoming is last in the nation for roadway safety. The NSC evaluated all 50 states on how well they have protected citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite COVID-19 claiming more lives than accidental drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes and falls combined, the State of Response: State Actions to Address the Pandemic report uncovers an […] SnowBrains | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Extreme Winds Tip Over 4 Semi-Trucks On I-80 Winds were so strong on interstate 80 this week that four eighteen-wheelers were knocked over when driving on a wind-blasted stretch of highway. RELATED: VIDEO: Camera Catches 18-Wheeler Using Runaway Ramp Part of i-80 was closed in both directions between Tooele, Utah, and the Utah-Nevada state line due to high winds on Tuesday night, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. […] SnowBrains | May 21, 2020 1 Comment
How Dangerous is it to Leave Snow On Top of Your Car? Is it dangerous to leave snow on the top of your your car? The answer is YES! Snow and ice are very heavy and when it falls off a vehicle, it can become airborne. Ice and snow can hit oncoming cars and easily shatter windshields, injuring people inside. If California Highway Patrol (CHP) finds a vehicle with excess ice and […] Brains SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 1 Comment
The 7 Most Dangerous Roads in Colorado During Winter Winter driving in Colorado can be pretty gnarly. Whether it’s locals who think they’re invincible in their huge 4×4 trucks or Jerrys from out of state who underestimate wintry conditions, driving conditions can be hazardous from the city to the Interstate to mountain passes. Related: New Winter Traction Law Now in Effect On Colorado’s I-70 In the last few weeks, […] Crash CrashBrains | November 5, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: 15-Million Drivers Admit to Driving While High After Using Marijuana [arve url="https://youtu.be/_Y_ZHEpMQQo"] SnowBrains | June 21, 2019 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
70% of Deaths Caused by Flooding Are a Result of People Ignoring Barriers and Driving In To Floodwaters 26 people have died in the United States so far this year as the result of driving into floodwaters according to the NWS. Often these tragedies happen at night when the flooded road is difficult to see. Related:Â NOAA: United States to Face Historic Widespread Flooding this Spring The 26 deaths account for 70% of the total deaths (37) caused by […] WeatherBrains | May 11, 2019 0 Comments
Colorado Ranks 34th Safest Place to Drive in the Snow Colorado drivers aren’t awful at driving in the snow. But that doesn’t mean they’re particularly good either, reports the Denver Post. The state is the 34th safest place to drive in the snow, according to a report by SafeWise. But when it comes to driving in the rain, Colorado is the fourth safest. Report authors analyzed National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […] Steven Agar | January 24, 2018 0 Comments
Think You Know How To Drive in the Snow? With the first snowfall comes of one life’s greatest anxieties: sliding your car all over the road. As a native flatlander myself, it is a particularly tense time of the year for me. My second snowy season in the mountains, I was driving up the summit during a storm one night. It was pitch black and I was nervous to […] Helena Guglielmino | October 24, 2017 0 Comments
VIDEO: Car Gets T-Boned by An Avalanche While Driving Along A Stormy Mountain Road Winter storm driving can be an extremely fun experience for those that are talented enough to stay on the road. Making your way up to the mountain in wintery conditions with the guarantee of freshies can be a great feeling. However, the downside is a high stress environment created by the unknown driving skill of others on the road and the possibility of being […] Weather Dylan Cautela | November 15, 2016 0 Comments
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