Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Open Granite Chief Chairlift Today Thanks to eight inches of fresh snow, with more in the forecast, Palisades Tahoe, California, announced yesterday that it will open the Granite Chief chairlift today, Friday, December 13. The opening brings the total number of operational lifts to 22. SnowBrains report from December 12: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Upper Mountain Mini-Powder Day Fun Granite Chief is on the back side […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: Private Powder Day on Palisades, Granite Chief Peak, Headwall! Report from January 22nd, 2020 Brought to you by Squaw Alpine Squaw Valley ski resort in California reported 5″ of new snow this morning. That snow came with big wind and warmer temperatures so we knew we needed to get high and hope the wind had buffed things out. It had. But not everywhere. We ran straight to Granite Chief […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 23, 2020 1 Comment
Squaw Valley, CA Conditions Report: Ripping Groomers and Good Coverage Squaw Valley 1/14 Conditions I went snowboarding at Squaw Valley this last Monday. While the snow off-piste wasn’t all that great, the groomers were really cruisy and perfect for checking out coverage before the oncoming storm. As I rode around it was cool to see bomb holes from the last pow day. People went huge, and I saw tracks on lines that I’ve […] Conditions Report Tanner Blake | January 18, 2019 2 Comments
Granite Chief at Squaw Valley, CA Opens TODAY! Riders of Squaw Valley, CA rejoice! Thanks to recent storms and excellent snowfall, more of your favorite terrain is ready. The resort teased yesterday that Granite Chief will open TODAY! You might also like: Join Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA in Attempt to Break ‘World’s Largest Torchlight Parade’ Record on NYE The Chief is on the back side of Squaw Valley […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 20, 2018 3 Comments
Its Snowing! Last Season’s Shred Stoke @ Squawalpine 2017/18 was definitely a weird season for Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows but by being creative, snow enthusiasts can have a wicked time on the hill. The season started slowly with ‘just enough’ coverage around the mountain. That made perfect opportunities to ski with the kids and get their technique in order. It wasn’t until March when the typical heavy Sierra snowfalls blanketed the region. Casey Cane | November 29, 2018 1 Comment
3,347 Acre Donation to Tahoe National Forest Added to Granite Chief Wilderness Within the last month the American River Conservancy (ARC) have donated 3,347 acres of land to the Tahoe National Forest, who made it part of the Granite Chief Wilderness, located west of Lake Tahoe. Designated as a wilderness area in 1984 to protect its natural beauty, the Granite Chief Wilderness encompasses glacier carved valleys, red fir forests, granite formations, and pristine […] Steven Agar | September 6, 2017 0 Comments
VIDEO: Granite Chief Presents The Shreddit Showdown Video contests seem to be all the rage this year with big name brands like The North Face and Quicksilver jumping on the band wagon. For Granite Chief however, this is their 4th annual Shreddit Showdown and each year it’s become a bigger and better event. The 4th annual Shreddit Showdown is Tahoe’s premier event for skiers to get a taste […] Backcountry Chris Wallner | February 24, 2017 0 Comments
3rd Annual Shreddit Showdown by Granite Chief | A Video Contest with $7,000 Worth of Prizes [this article is sponsored by Granite Chief ski shop in Truckee, CA] Granite Chief Shreddit Showdown = 1. Make a 3-minute video edit of your season this year 2. Submit your video edit before March 12th to Granite Chief here: Granite Chief Shreddit Showdown 3. See your edit on the Big Screen at the Red Carpet party at Tahoe Art Haus […] Industry News Sponsored | March 7, 2016 1 Comment
Know Before You Go Avalanche Presentation at Granite Chief in Truckee, CA on Jan. 16th [this article is sponsored by Granite Chief ski & mountain shop] Come drink beer, eat food, win prizes and LEARN about avalanche safety at 7pm on January 16th, 2016 at Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop in Truckee, CA. Granite Chief is located at 11368 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA – phone” 530-587-2809. Tahoe is having a big snow season […] Sponsored | January 6, 2016 0 Comments
The Shreddit Showdown Awards Party | March 28th, In Truckee CA, Be There The Shreddit Showdown has officially wrapped up, and the edits are looking pretty good. To celebrate the end of the contest, there will be a party on Saturday the 28th at Granite Chief in Truckee, CA from 3-6pm. There will be free beer, soft drinks, a pig roast and they will be displaying all the edits from the contest. The grand prize, 2nd, and 3rd place awards as well as the peoples choice award will all be awarded at 5pm […] SnowBrains | March 23, 2015 0 Comments
Squaw Conditions Report: Spring Marches On As spring drags on (month 3 I think) the skiing at Squaw continues to be good despite the high temperatures and severe lack of snow. Friday at Squaw offered firm and fast groomers in the morning, and soft corn and mank in the afternoon. The high temperatures this weekend will make getting out early the call, corduroy in the morning, corn in the afternoon, and beers before 4. […] Conditions Report Jesse Cassidy | March 14, 2015 2 Comments
The Shreddit Showdown is Wrapping Up | Check Out Our Favorite Edits So Far Entries are starting to pour in for the 2nd Annual Shreddit Showdown with only three days left to enter. The entries so far are pretty darn good, with everyone making the best of the conditions, whether its park laps, goofing around, or simply getting out of town in search for snow. We thought we’d share some of our favorite entries so far, there are some good ones out there, but it’s still anyones contest. So pull together that […] SnowBrains | March 13, 2015 0 Comments
Get Inspired for the Shreddit Showdown | 2014 Winners Edits & Prizes The 2015 Shreddit Showdown is on and in full swing! While the winter on the West Coast has been less than desirable (I mean, who we kidding) this last week brought snow to California, Utah […] SnowBrains | March 5, 2015 0 Comments
The Shreddit Showdown a Ski Edit Contest | Killer Edits, Big Prizes The Shreddit Showdown presented by Granite Chief Ski & Mountain shop is back and better than ever. Featuring over $4,000 in prizes and your chance to win gear from the future (including your choice from next years Blizzard ski line up), you would have to be crazy not to enter! This years contest will include a Red Carpet Hoedown at Granite Chief. The basis is simple, enter your best 3 minute ski edit full of creative and awesome skiing […] SnowBrains | February 27, 2015 0 Comments
Smooth Chalk and Sketchy Chunder: Squaw Valley Conditions Update With a light dusting of snow Christmas Eve, the skiing at Squaw has shaped up quite nicely. Pockets of chalky winter snow can be found all over the mountain, with Headwall harboring some of the best turns. New openings today, including rumors of Olympic Lady, promise to sweeten the offerings here at Squaw. While there are plenty of beautiful chalky […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | December 27, 2014 0 Comments
Classic Squaw Valley Powder Day Today | Palisades Photo Tour: Today was a classic powder day at Squaw Valley USA. The line up for the Funitel was large. The rush into the Funitel building was chaotic. The cramming into the actual Funitel was sardine-like. Once freed from the heinous Funitel ride, things re-normalized. The ride up Siberia revealed a Palisades that was prime and ready for ski bases. The Reverse Traverse opened at 9am away along with the Palisades. […] Miles Clark | April 26, 2014 7 Comments
Squaw Valley to Open Granite Chief Chair Tomorrow After 68″ of Fresh Snow Squaw Valley got 68″ of new snow out of last week’s storm. The upper mountain is extremely filled in. Tomorrow, Squaw will open the Granite Chief chair and possibly even Granite Chief Peak. Granite is the highest zone at Squaw and will be holding the best snow. Tahoe has gone through an amazing transformation in the past week. We just wish we could see what it looks like from an aerial perspective. Oh, wait, we can: Aerial Footage of Squaw’s 68″ of New Snow. Who’s excited for MORE fresh turns?! Granite Chief + Big Blue are on the schedule tomorrow!! – Squaw Valley […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 11, 2014 7 Comments
Living Room Video Gear Review: Orage Edition Jacket & Belmont Pants In Tahoe you need outerwear that can do it all. With weather that can change from full on winter to sunny California in a matter of hours, the right jacket and pants are key. That’s where Orage steps in with their full line of amazing outerwear. Recently, I had the privilege of throwing on the Orage Edition jacket as well […] Gear Jesse Cassidy | February 6, 2014 1 Comment
Perfect Powder @ Squaw Valley, CA Perfect Powder at Squaw Valley on Granite Chief Peak on an early ups morning. 2011 wasn’t a bad year at Squaw with 811”. SnowBrains | May 9, 2013 0 Comments
The Last Good Powder Day at Squaw Valley | POV of Palisades & Granite Chief Peak It’s been a while since we had a real powder day at Squaw Valley USA. The last good powder day at Squaw was arguably March 21st, 2013. Our friend Aaron Fox was there to document some of the good stuff that day and was kind enough to send us this video. In this video you’ll see the Box, Smooth Air, & […] SnowBrains | May 1, 2013 2 Comments
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