Sun Valley Resort, Idaho Ski Patroller Set to Retire After 52-Years Service After 52 years on the Sun Valley Ski Patrol, Rich Bingham is set to retire after this season. A farewell party is being held for him at the River Run Day Lodge on April 18 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm to honor of one of Sun Valley’s most celebrated ski patrollers who spent each winter helping to ensure the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 12, 2019 0 Comments
Avalanche Engulfs and Severely Damages 2 Houses in Ketchum, ID An avalanche severely damaged two homes in Ketchum, ID yesterday afternoon. Witnesses say it happened around 1:00 pm at Warm Springs and Whipsaw Lane. What started out gently quickly picked up momentum and took out a huge stretch of evergreen trees and engulfed the unoccupied houses. “Only the two houses in the path stopped the avalanche but the homes are […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 10, 2019 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, Idaho 2019-20 Winter Season Passes On Sale March 1 With record-setting snow in February, this winter is in full swing, but it’s not too early to think about next season. The 2019-20 winter season passes for Sun Valley Resort go on sale March 1 with special spring pricing and enhanced benefits through May 31, 2019. Prices increase on June 1, then are at full pricing for the season starting […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2019 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID and Snowbasin, UT Announce Joint Season Pass for 2019/20 Sun Valley Resort, ID and Snowbasin Resort, UT announced today that a new joint season pass, aptly named the Sun and Snow Pass, is launching for the 2019-20 season. The season pass offers three days of skiing and riding at both ski areas, then 50-percent off the daily lift ticket rate for additional days. Purchase by May 31 for the best […] SnowBrains | March 1, 2019 0 Comments
Bruce Willis’ Old Resort Soldier Mountain, ID Will Be Closed Today Due to TOO MUCH Snow Good problems? It appears that ‘too much snow’ is a thing for Soldier Mountain Ski Area in Idaho who announced they will be closed today because of snow. Thursday Feb 28, 2019 CLOSED Due to massive amounts of new snow with increasing density and current extreme avalanche warning in effect, Soldier Mountain will be closed Thursday (February 28, 2019) as […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2019 0 Comments
Snowboarder Killed in Collision with Hummer as He Attempted Road Gap Jump in Idaho A 32-year-old snowboarder who tried to jump Bogus Basin Road on Saturday afternoon collided with an SUV that was traveling up the mountain — and later died at a local hospital, according to the Idaho Statesman. The snowboarder was identified by police as Shea Helmick of Meridian. Hemlick was snowboarding outside the boundary of the Bogus Basin Ski Resort, ID […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 12, 2019 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID and Snowbasin, UT Join the Epic Pass Sun Valley and Snowbasin announced today that they are joining the industry-leading Epic Pass in a multi-year alliance beginning with 2019-20 winter season. Both Sun Valley and Snowbasin remain independently-owned and operated and are pleased to participate in the Epic Pass. This new season pass alliance offers broad appeal for many pass holders. Sun Valley, Snowbasin, and Epic season passes […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 6, 2019 1 Comment
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Sun Valley Resort, ID | 8-12″ of Snow Today – Tuesday The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Sun Valley Resort, ID. It’s in effect until 12:00pm Tuesday. Persistent snowfall is forecasted to impact the resort throughout that time. Sun Valley Resort, ID: 8-12″ of Snow Today – Tuesday Morning “Driving conditions will be difficult in some areas as we see another couple rounds of snow over the next […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 4, 2019 0 Comments
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