VIDEO: NOAAโs Official 2016/17 Winter Outlook for the Northern Rockies (Montana & Idaho): NOAA’s Missoula Montana office is saying today that they have high confidence in “at or above normal mountain snowpack” in the Northern Rockies (Montana & Idaho) this 2016/17 winter. NOAA isย also saying this about winter 2016/17: “More frequent weather systems for Northwest favors at or above normalย precipitation [for the Northern Rockies]” – NOAA, yesterday At or above normal snowpack and […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 28, 2016 0 Comments
YouTube Sensation Shay Carl Purchases Ski Resort in Idaho [iframe id=”https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FPebbleCreekSkiArea%2Fvideos%2F10154840484616564%2F&show_text=0&width=560″] In an industry of booming corporate resorts scarfing up every last acre of skiable terrain, it’s nice to experience some homegrown, low-key, powder stashing little secret gems out there wherever they may be. Pebble Creek Ski Area is one of those places. Located in Inkom, Idaho, about 15 minutes outside of Pocatello, the resort offers 1,100 skiable acres […] Industry News Dylan Cautela | October 3, 2016 0 Comments
NOAA Issues “Winter Weather Advisory” for Montana & Idaho This Weekend | Up to 5″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the mountains of Montana & Idaho this weekend… They’re calling for up to 5″ of snow Sunday – Monday. “1 TO 2 INCHES AROUND 6000 FEET WITH 2 TO 5INCHES ABOVE 7000 FEET.” – NOAA, today A Winter Weather Advisory issued and it’s only the 2nd day of September! NOAA is calling […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 2, 2016 2 Comments
2015/16 Closing Dates For North American Ski Resorts Ahh, the sweet, distinct smell of cheap hot dogs and brats being grilled accompanied, with of course, some PBR or the other cheapest libation you can get your hands on. ย Puppies are running around everywhere and there are girls skiing in bikinis, sometimes even guys too. ย Closing days will soon be had by many ski resorts around the […] Brains Keenan Grady | March 31, 2016 8 Comments
The History of Grand Targhee Ski Area, WY + Old School Photo Tour: 42 miles northwest of Jackson Hole lies a lesser known Teton ski destination: Grand Targhee Resort. Accessible only through the Teton Valley in Idaho, this Alta WY ski resort is a bit off the beaten path – which is what makes Grand Targhee so great. ameliatraynor | January 21, 2016 6 Comments
Soldier Mountain UPDATE: The Idaho Ski Resort For Sale for $149,000 This is a great update from a local news channel in Idaho.ย Soldier Mountain posted the sale of the resort on October 15th on Facebook and it went hugely viral.ย They got 800 emails in the first 24 hours and over 2,000 emails in the first 72 hours. Bruce Willis owned this ski resort for about 20 years until 2012. […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 27, 2015 1 Comment
UPDATE: Sale of $149,000 Soldier Mountain Goes Viral | 1000’s of Potential Buyers Soldier Mountain ski resort in Idaho is currently for sale for just $149,000.ย Bruce Willis owned this place for 20 years, then donated it to a local non-profit in 2012 and that non-profit is now selling it for only $149,000, which is how much they owe the bank. The news of this very cheap ski area for sale has gone […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2015 0 Comments
VIDEO: River Surfing in Montana, Wyoming, & Idaho Surfing is one of the most enjoyable sports on Earth. Unfortunately for us mountain types, waves aren’t always that close. If you live in Montana, Wyoming, or Idaho, you’re really not close to waves. Unless you open your mind and get into surfing some of the great river waves these mountain states have to offer. “In the rush of water spilling from the high mountain peaks of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, surfers are finding standing waves that move with life and never end. SwellBrains | September 22, 2015 0 Comments