[VIDEO] Jeep Driver Arrested for DUI After Getting Stuck on Northstar California Ski Slope Late Monday night, a Jeep driver attempted a “hotel shortcut” on the slopes of Northstar California Resort, ending in a DUI arrest. Related: The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers The driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, thought the ski slope would provide a quicker route to their accommodation. However, allegedly fueled by alcohol consumption, their decision […] Laughs SnowBrains | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
What Your Favorite Ski Resort Says About Who You Are Your favorite ski resort isn’t just a place to shred powder or sip overpriced hot cocoa—it reflects your soul. Okay, maybe that’s a stretch, but hear us out. Whether you’re carving down the glitzy slopes of Vail, braving the wild terrain at Palisades Tahoe, or basking in the epic après-ski scene at Aspen, your go-to mountain speaks volumes about your […] Laughs Brent Thomas | December 16, 2024 6 Comments
The Top 7 Most Expensive Skis on the Market If you are hunting for new skis to show off this upcoming winter and have endlessly deep pockets and money to blow, consider yourself in luck. Feel like turning heads with your Bentley or Balenciaga bases? Or flying past everyone on your Porsches while arching beautiful turns down the mountain? These skis will cost you an arm and a leg […] Laughs John Cunningham | November 19, 2024 1 Comment
9 Things That Europeans Find Shocking About Skiing in America There have been many videos on social media about things Americans find surprising or shocking about skiing in Europe. Weirdly enough, the same cannot be said about Europeans skiing in America. Thankfully, SnowBrains has their own European to ask, so here are the top nine things that Europeans find shocking or surprising (or maybe just plain weird) about skiing in […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | October 17, 2024 4 Comments
9 Signs You Are Addicted to Skiing and Snowboarding For those who’ve fallen under the enchanting spell of skiing, you know it’s more than just a hobby; it’s a way of life. As with any passion, there’s a fine line between devotion and addiction. But how do you know if you’ve crossed the line from being an enthusiastic skier to being truly addicted, or even if it’s possible to […] Laughs Brent Thomas | October 7, 2024 3 Comments
Teacher’s Pet Gets Way Too Literal as Black Bear Cub Breaks into Aspen Middle School, CO Aspen Middle School, Colorado, had an unexpected visitor on Monday morning, September 23, when staff discovered that a black bear cub had made its way into the school’s cafeteria. The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office reported that the furry student had made its way through an open window into the school building and had sniffed its way to the school’s cafeteria. […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | September 25, 2024 0 Comments
The Undisputed First Rule of Skiing and Snowboarding What’s the first rule of skiing and snowboarding? Do they even have rules? That is a question we asked our readers to see the consensus. We got over 400 responses with answers ranging from practical to comical. First and foremost, many answers were directly from the skier responsibility code, which was updated in 2022 to include three additional codes. Also […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 23, 2024 3 Comments
[VIDEO] Teaser for “Hotdog Hans 5” Drops — Hotdog Hans Does Switzerland The latest Hotdog Hans teaser dropped for the upcoming Hotdog Hans 5–or shall we say “Fünf,” as the old washed-up skier travels to Switzerland. Find out if raclette cheese goes with hotdog in the latest installment by everyone’s favorite crotchety skiing grandpa. Watch Alex Ferreira as Hotdog Hans as he tries out the famous Swatch Nines course at Schilthorn, Switzerland, […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | September 4, 2024 0 Comments
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