The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day Few things can combine to create the perfect day, but skiing and surfing are definitely among the activities that can. Below are five places around the world that can create this perfect storm: Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia Ski resort: Ben Lomond Ski Resort Ben Lomond is the largest ski resort in Tasmania, with seven lifts and a peak […] Riley McDonald | May 20, 2024 1 Comment
Epicenter of Historic 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Morocco Located Near Popular Ski Resort Last week the North African country of Morocco had its most powerful earthquake in over 100 years. The 6.8-magnitude quake originated about 45 miles southwest of the popular tourist and economic hub city of Marrakech. The aftermath is still unfolding, but so far over 2,500 people have been reported dead, with another 2,500 injured. The epicenter was located in the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 12, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains’ Buddy Seriously Injured in Morocco Ski Accident Our good buddy Elias “BigE” Holt was involved in an accident last weekend while skiing in Morocco. Elias and his group were very fortunate to survive, however, Elias suffered a severe leg fracture and significant facial trauma. With the help of some locals and his skiing partners, Elias was stabilized and transported several hours to Marrakesh where he was admitted […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2021 0 Comments
Southern Morocco Hadn’t Seen Snow For 50-Years | 7-Feet in the Last Two Weeks Closes Schools and Roads Snow has again fallen on the streets of southern Morocco, a rare sight for an area that until the end of January hadn’t seen the white stuff for at least 50 years, reports Al Jazeera. Ouarzazate, nicknamed “The door of the desert”, is the site of one of the largest solar plants in the world and is the first stage […] Weather Steven Agar | February 9, 2018 0 Comments
Taghazout, Morroco Surf & Culture Report: Last Fall I spent a couple of Weeks in Morocco surfing and exploring all the great breaks. I was super lucky with the swell and most places I went to I had great surf. Surf Eike Poeppelmeier | March 12, 2016 0 Comments