Daily Mount Washington, NH Avalanche Forecasts to be Issued Forecasters with the Mount Washington Avalanche Center say that daily avalanche forecasts will be issued this year when conditions allow. Mount Washington Avalanche Center Spokeswoman, Colleen Mainville, said that staff members who will be issuing the reports will come in after receiving specialized training beforehand in order to make accurate forecasts. “In addition to existing experienced staff, the Mt. Washington […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
Tuckerman Ravine: The Notorious Bowl on Mt. Washington, NH The aura of the White Mountains in New Hampshire starts and stops with Mt. Washington and Tuckerman Ravine. The ravine is a bowl/face on part of Mt. Washington that has a notoriety for its steep grade and tough trails and drops. There are many videos showing the utter force of the wind, snow and cold at the summit. A lot […] Grant Weaver | December 5, 2019 6 Comments
A Road Trip Around the Northeast’s Most Iconic Alpine Adventures with Ikon Pass Brought to you by Ikon Pass New England Winter Road Trip 8 Days, 6 Destinations Stratton, Killington Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Loon Mountain, Sunday River, Sugarloaf Take a trip to New England for access to one of the planet’s most highly saturated skiing and riding areas —including six Ikon Pass destinations all within five hours of each other. Here’s an inside […] Featured Article SnowBrains | December 2, 2019 1 Comment
Should Ski Passes Be Taxed In Order To Support College Students? The state of New Hampshire may soon be considering a new state-wide sales tax of 9 percent on ski lift passes, proposed by the State Rep. Craig Thompson, to help fund a scholarship program for in-state college students. With one of the highest in-state tuition costs of over $18,000 (USD) per year, almost $5,000 above the national average, approximately 66% […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | November 6, 2019 3 Comments
Bode Miller Moves to Big Sky, Montana Decorated American alpine ski racer Bode Miller is moving his family back to the mountains. The 6-time Olympic medalist recently purchased a new home in the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, just adjacent to Big Sky Resort. He plans to split his time between Montana and Southern California. “I just feel pulled here. I feel like this is a happy place […] Industry News Mike Lavery | August 13, 2019 3 Comments
It’s August and There is Still Snow in Tuckerman Ravine, NH Check out this image from the Wildcat webcam at Mount Washington Observatory looking into Tuckerman Ravine, NH, clearly showing its final vestigial of snow. Related: VIDEO: A Tuckerman Tradition | The Epicenter Of East Coast Skiing For Over 100 Years It will probably melt sometime in the next few days but making it to August is impressive, although not a […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 7, 2019 0 Comments
Last Season Was Best in Years for New England Resorts Thanks to Plentiful Snowfall Northern New England resorts are coming off one of the strongest ski seasons in years, thanks mostly to plentiful snowfall and cold temperatures. Resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine all reported an increase in the numbers of skiers. Related: Killington Resort, VT Secures FIS Ski World Cup Event for the Next 2 Years During the 2018-2019 season, 100,000 more people […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 11, 2019 0 Comments
Skier Lucky to Survive After Falling In To Freezing Cold Waterfall Hole at Tuckerman Ravine, NH A skier survived a fall into a freezing cold waterfall hole on Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Monday, according to a statement from The Mount Washington Avalanche Center. “At 1:58 PM on Monday, April 22, a skier fell over the Tuckerman Ravine headwall and into one of several waterfall holes,” the statement said. “Partners and bystanders quickly initiated rescue […] SnowBrains | April 24, 2019 0 Comments
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