Why is That Tree Covered in Bras and Beads at the Ski Area? Every ski resort seems to have that one tree covered in bras, beads, boots, panties, and whatever people choose to toss on it. Many refer to it as the “panty tree.” There have been conflicting reports that debate when, where, and why panty trees came to be, so today, we must try to piece together the puzzle. Our earliest theory […] Brains Luke Guilford | February 5, 2024 5 Comments
Don’t Eat Yellow Snow — But What About a Cup of Reese Witherspoon’s Snow Day Chococcino? A heated debate has broken out on the internet after actor Reese Witherspoon posted a TikTok for her Snow Day Chococcinos. The celebrity made a delicious coffee-flavored treat from snow she scooped from her barbecue which she drenched in coffee and caramel syrup. Critics were quick to condemn the post, stating that snow was dirty or even unsafe to eat. […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
T’was the Night Before Christmas T’was the night before Christmas, when all through the chalet, Not a creature was stirring, not even the valet; The skis and boards were lined up with care, In hopes that a snowstorm soon would be there. The riders were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of fresh tracks danced in their heads; And mamma in her ski […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | December 24, 2023 0 Comments
She’s Here: Barbie Visits Perisher Ski Resort, Australia In time with her real action movie premier, Barbie, everyone’s beloved doll, visited Perisher Ski Resort, Australia. Someone at Perisher’s PR department clearly had a lot of fun with this and we thought we’d share some screenshots with our readers. Related: VIDEO: “Gnarbie” – Winning Video for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA’s Spring Skiing Capital Contest | Additional Prizes Still […] Laughs Oz Brains | August 12, 2023 0 Comments
The Return of Hotdog Hans: Hotdog Hans 3, Alex Ferreira vs Hotdog Hans Aspen’s favorite crotchety skiing grandpa, Hotdog Hans, returns in this hilarious showdown between himself and Alex Ferreira. Aptly named “Ketchup versus Mustard” after the skiers’ jacket colors and commentated by Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley, this is the third installment in the Hot Dog Hans series created by Ferreira and Matt Hobbs. The first Hotdog Hans short film emerged from […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] May the (Snow) Force Be With You Happy May the 4th Day to all you Star Wars nerds out there. Here is a video for all you lovers of Star Wars and snowsports from Switzerland. Nicolas Huber is the man behind the @hubercop handle. Huber is a Swiss snowboarder and two-time Olympian who joined the World Cup circuit in the 2016/17 season. He won Silver in Slopestyle […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 4, 2023 0 Comments
Exploding Snowmen — How the Swiss Celebrate Spring Today is a special day in Zurich, Switzerland — Sechseläuten, or “six bells festival” in English. It is a centuries-old tradition, dating back to medieval times, which rings in spring and is used as a show-stopping way to predict the weather, similar to the Pennsylvania groundhog. For this festival, the effigy of a snowman is set on fire. Depending on […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | April 17, 2023 0 Comments
Can You Train for a Ski Marathon in 10 Days — Day 10: Race Day Today is the day: race day. After a breakfast of some honey toast and half a banana, we pack the car. I wax the skis one last time and I drop the boys early in Surlej which is below the ski resort Corvatsch, from where they catch the bus to Maloja, as the roads are closed. I return home and […] Laughs Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2023 0 Comments
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