Powder Mountain, UT, Report: PowMow Has it All Report from March 26-27, 2024 Powder Mountain, Utah, stands out among American ski hills. It’s massive, multi-faceted, and has an exciting future. ‘PowMow’ was a cold, wintery paradise, even in late March. Our day began with a top-to-bottom run which was 95% fresh tracks. We quickly navigated from Hidden Lake Express Lift to the Paradise Chairlift. Built in 1999, the […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 27, 2024 1 Comment
Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Big is Best Report from Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Today was my first taste of Powder Mountain and it re-ordered my top ski resorts list. Having spent significant time in Oregon, British Columbia, Idaho, and Utah during the past few seasons, this hit different. PowMow is special; it is absolutely singular. I first heard about PowMow from my partner’s dad, who came here […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 14, 2024 0 Comments
Big White, BC, Conditions Report: It’s Winter! Report from Saturday, February 10, 2024 Big White in British Columbia reminded us what winter should feel like in February. Having never been before, we were utterly taken with Big White’s terrain, vibes, and snow. We rolled up to the mountain a bit later than planned and were treated to a nearly empty parking lot with immediate access to a […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Kicking Horse, BC, Conditions Report: Redemption on the Ridges Report from February 4-5, 2024 Kicking Horse, British Columbia, seems like the crown gem of the Kootenay Valley. Despite warming that dramatically reduced the snowpack, a few centimeters of dust each day provided us with enough soft snow to explore its famed ridges and understand why the resort is legendary. The entire mountain’s base was hard, but from the top […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 6, 2024 0 Comments
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain & Ski Bowl Backcountry, Oregon After so long without a base, Oregon terrain has finally received enough snow to make it feel like real winter. Although Timberline is currently #2 on the North American snowpack list, I went to a local haunt to tour during the storm while Timberline was borderline whited-out. A tour up Tom Dick and Harry Mountain coupled with some hard-earned powder […] Nicky Blumm | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
Mayrhofen, Austria, Report: Nonstop Snow Report from January 6-7, 2024 Europe has experienced a long, dry, and warm period. It was abruptly put to a stop by more than 36 hours of continuous light to medium snowfall. The Resort Mayrhofen is a large resort part of the Zillertal region, about a two-hour train ride from Innsbruck. With 48 lifts and 157km of slopes, there are […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Woke to 10″ Fresh Snow and a Stunning Sunrise Do things get any better than this? After dumping 10″ of fresh snow on Palisades Tahoe, California, Mother Nature also rewarded us with a stunning sunrise. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Brings Back Park and Ride Program to Enhance Parking Program Images captured from the resort’s webcams show the fiery sky dazzling above the freshly covered snowy slopes. Snow levels have […] SnowBrains | December 20, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Powder Skiing 12″ Fresh Snow at Alta Ski Area, UT, on October 12th, 2023 Winter has temporarily arrived in Utah and Alta Ski Area saw 9-12 inches over the past 24 hours. It ain’t deep, but it’s enough for The Daily POW guys to get out there and make some turns down Gunsight. “Winter has arrived in Utah and the storm total at Alta was 9 inches from this recent storm but it definitely […] The Daily POW | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Gallery: A Meter-Deep (Over 3-Feet) POW Blast! Report from September 23, 2023 Mighty Ohau Snowfields, nestled within New Zealand’s striking Mackenzie High Country just got a huge fresh shot of wintery life. The family owned and operated mountain hideaway, received one meter (over three feet) of powder snow, in one day–and we were there. Yeehaw, what a difference 24hrs can make! We’re amping for plenty of […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 23, 2023 1 Comment
Breckenridge, CO, Among Few Places in US to Get Snow in August A slight dusting of snow fell at the top of 12,579’ Peak 6 at Breckenridge, CO, on August 12th, 2023. Breckenridge’s Instagram reported that “[the] evening’s storm brought…a little dust on crust (and by crust we mean rock)!” The storm also created a beautiful rainbow over the town. Breckenridge plans to open on November 10th this year, meaning skiers are […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | August 23, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Report: Fresh And Playful With Promise Of More Report from August 16, 2023 A delectable dollop of mighty fine fresh snow has put a jig in the step of those staunchly skillful skiers & riders cruising Ohau Snowfields and the surrounding Mackenzie District. The region enjoyed as much as 40 centimeters of much-celebrated white stuff, 10 of those blanketing Ohau, specifically. One small part of what makes a New […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
The Power of Elevation: Why Not All Snow Is Created Equal Any serious skier will tell you that not all snow is created equal. Light, fluffy powder, dense, wet snow, and icy sleet all start as the same thing: moisture in the air. An intricate dance of atmospheric moisture, environmental conditions, and resort geography all combine to create the spectrum of snowfall that snowsports enthusiasts crave. Despite the numerous factors that […] Featured Article Lucas Gauthier | February 2, 2023 3 Comments
[PHOTOS] Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Woke Up To 10″ Fresh Snow This Morning View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sugar Bowl Resort (@sugarbowlresort) Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, woke up to 10″ of fresh snow this morning. And with even more in the forecast, the next couple of days should be something special. Winter is finally returning to the Sierra Nevada. Related: Sugar Bowl Resort, CA: The Way Skiing and […] SnowBrains | February 22, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] 21″ Fresh Snow at Palisades Tahoe, CA, on Monday Is Just the Beginning After a few inches of snowfall last week, winter weather continues this week with 21 inches of snow falling in the past 24 hours on the peaks of Palisades Tahoe, CA. This system moved in with wet and heavy snow, great for building a base in the early season. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA Kicks off the 2021-22 Season Early with […] SnowBrains | December 14, 2021 0 Comments
Photos: Big Sky Resort, MT, Got 6″ Fresh Snow Yesterday With two days left of summer, Big Sky Resort, MT, looks like a winter wonderland. Snow covered the Mountain Village base area yesterday morning, with accumulations of 4-6 inches on the summit of Lone Peak––and it was still coming down. Related: Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Closed Yesterday Due to 3-Foot Snowdrifts Big Sky Resort opens for […] SnowBrains | September 21, 2021 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Bluebird Day Enjoying Fresh Snow Between Storms Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing This report is from December 12th, 2020, at Alpine Meadows, California. After receiving about three inches of snow overnight, Alpine Meadows was nicely refreshed on a bluebird Saturday, and it felt great to get some fresh turns. The first snowfall of December got everyone stoked, and the excitement on the mountain was audible. Roundhouse, […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | December 14, 2020 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Report: Cold, Snowy, and Powder! Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from December 12, 2020 Crested Butte, CO – A cold and snowy day at the resort. The storm provided 8″ of fresh snow, making the best conditions of the season so far – much needed for Colorado! Related: Crested Butte, CO Skiers Start Campaign to Save Local Theater Crested Butte currently has […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | December 12, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Skiing Summer Snow in Colorado Today | September 9th, 2020 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colter Hinchliffe (@colterjh) Pro skier Colter Hinchliff skied fresh summer snow in Colorado today, September 9th 2020, after up to 18″ of new snow fell in Colorado overnight. Colter and friends skied this exact same Colorado location in fresh snow exactly 3 months ago on June 9th, 2020. 2020 continues to […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 2 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY Report: 3-Day Reload and Recently Opened Terrain Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Fifteen fresh inches is the reported tally to have fallen over Targhee in the last 72 hours, but it skis like more than that. Tracks from past days have been filled smoothly flush. This is thanks to an always interesting on-slope cocktail of mixed visibility, falling snow, and periodic wind–served cold. And the […] Conditions Report Paulie | December 16, 2019 0 Comments
PHOTOS: Nice! Skiing and Riding Fresh Snow at Mount Bachelor, OR Yesterday Fresh snow at Mount Bachelor, OR this weekend meant skis and boards came out of storage and the first turns of winter 2019/20 were made. Related: Mt. Bachelor, OR Aerial View Trail Map Is One Of A Kind 6″ of snow on Saturday, to bring the total to 11″ in the last few days, meant conditions on the mountain were […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2019 0 Comments
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