Idaho Sled Dog Challenge Still a Go Despite Low Snowfall CASCADE, Idaho (Jan. 8, 2024) — Despite sled dog races canceling this winter from Minnesota to Oregon, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is still a go for later this month.“Sled dog racing is a challenging sport often run in extreme weather conditions, but the absence of weather this winter has been an even greater challenge,” race founder and organizer Jerry […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Announces Construction of New 6-Chair Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, continues on its multi-year improvement plan, announcing the second phase of construction with the replacement of the Seattle Ridge Chairlift (YOC 1996), which will benefit the recreational experience on Bald Mountain by improving skier circulation and terrain access in the Seattle Ridge area. Pending National Forest Service approval, construction is scheduled to begin in April 2024, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 27, 2023 0 Comments
2023/24 Season Opening Dates for Ski Idaho Resorts The 2023/24 ski and snowboard season has kicked off in Idaho, or should we say “Wydaho.” Grand Targhee Resort, Wyoming, openend on November 17, 2023, albeit with very limited terrain, but was the first ‘Ski Idaho’ destination to open this winter. While the resort lies four miles beyond the Gem State’s border, it is affiliated with Ski Idaho because the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 23, 2023 0 Comments
Schweitzer, ID, Postpones Opening Day to Saturday, November 25 Schweitzer, the largest ski resort in Idaho, announced today a revised opening day for the 2023/24 winter ski season. Due to limited early season snowfall and challenging snowmaking conditions, coupled with recent temperature fluctuations, the resort has made the difficult decision to push back the opening day to Saturday, November 25. Originally the resort had tentatively planned to open November […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2023 0 Comments
Idaho Ski Areas Feeling the Stoke as 2023-24 Season Looms Winter 2023-24 promises to deliver another great ski and snowboard season in Idaho, with ski areas throughout the state making plenty of upgrades. Brundage Mountain Resort, Kelly Canyon Resort, Schweitzer, and Sun Valley Resort installed new chairlifts over the summer, including Ski Idaho’s third six-pack at the latter destination. Plus, Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area reworked the gearing, which […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 10, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Famous Potatoes 2.0 – A “Mostly” Idaho Ski Film In the midst of an adventure gone wrong, the Potato Boys stumble upon a new member of the crew set to change their winters forever. The advice of an old friend takes them on a journey west and ultimately, back home again. Follow along on the highly anticipated second feature ski film showcasing their trials and tribulations in the vastly […] Backcountry SnowBrains | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Free Tacos and Tequila? Hotel Ketchum, ID, is Hooking it Up Sun Valley Resort in Idaho received significant upgrades this off-season. It unveiled two new chairlifts and expanded terrain for winter 2023-24. All part of the Warm Springs Enhancement plan, riders will now have access to the new Challenger (35% faster lift rides) and Flying Squirrel chair lifts from the Warm Springs base as well as access to the new Lower […] SnowBrains | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Unveils 2 New Chairlifts and Expanded Terrain for Winter 2023-24 Sun Valley, ID (Oct. 26, 2023) – Sun Valley Resort, North America’s first destination ski resort, established in 1936, is thrilled to welcome guests back for its 88th winter season which commences on November 23, 2023. Guests can look forward to experiencing the new Challenger and Flying Squirrel chairlifts from Warm Springs base along with the new Lower Flying Squirrel […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 27, 2023 0 Comments
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