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Mount Shasta, CA Will Reopen Above 10,000-Feet on May 16th

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Following a three-week closure above 10,000-feet, Forest Service officials have announced Mount Shasta will reopen on May 16th. In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of climbers and employees, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest temporarily closed the area on Mt. Shasta above 10,000-feet in elevation on April 23, 2020, with […]

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CragBrains | May 14, 2020
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FONNA Glacier Summer Ski Area in Norway Will Open for the Season on May 1st With 40-Foot Base

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FONNA Glacier summer ski area in Norway announced over the weekend that they will be opening for the ski season on May 1st. Lifts will spin from 10-2. Previous Report: Norwegian Ski Resort Has a 36-FOOT Base (But is Closed…) Following discussions with its local municipality to agree on certain conditions to promote social distancing, the ski area is preparing the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 20, 2020
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Sierra At Tahoe Mountain, CA Report: The Entire Mountain is Now 100% Open

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As of today, Sierra at Tahoe Mountain is 100% OPEN thanks to the recent opening of The Backside. Having received over 110” of snowfall to date, it’s been an incredible start to the season for the beautiful Lake Tahoe ski area. With 46 open trails and 7 lifts scheduled to spin, Sierra At Tahoe has 2,000 acres of playful terrain. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 13, 2019
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The Mothership Is Cleared for Take-Off | Squaw Valley, CA to OPEN Legendary KT-22 TOMORROW

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The insane amount of snow the last couple of weeks already allowed crews at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA to open Shirley Lake, Big Blue, Red Dog, Squaw Creek, Gold Coast, Funitel, Mountain Meadow, Summit Express, and, along with beginner terrain such as Baileys Beach. Tomorrow, we can add legendary KT-22 to that list. A skier once told me, “If there […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 10, 2019
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Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk, CO to Open Saturday 7th December, 2019

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Are your legs ready for Bowl laps? Aspen Highlands, CO will open on Saturday, December 7, 2019, with 717 acres including sections of Highland Bowl (North woods, Child’s Play, and G8 – G0). Exhibition, Cloud Nine, Loge Peak, and Deep Temerity lifts will be running. Buttermilk will open with almost 300 acres, kicking off the season with Chocolate Day and a […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 6, 2019
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Due to Hard Work and New Snow, Snowbasin, UT to Open Friday November 29

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Snowbasin Debuts 19-20 Season with Top-to-Bottom Skiing/Riding & New Earl’s Servery Due to the hard work of Snowbasin’s staff and recent winter storm delivering over 2 feet of snow in the past 48 hours with more on the way, Snowbasin’s Opening Day is now Friday, November 29 at 9:00 am. It will feature top-to-bottom skiing from Needles Gondola, Middle Bowl […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 28, 2019
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These 9 Ikon Pass Resorts Will be Opening this Weekend

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Brought to you by Ikon Pass A whole host of Ikon Pass resorts will be opening this holiday weekend, joining those that have already been open for a while now. Arapahoe Basin, CO was the first resort in the country to open and was closely followed by Copper Mountain, Eldora, and Winter Park in Colorado. Mammoth Mountain opened a couple of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 26, 2019
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Arizona Snowbowl, AZ Opens Today with 2-FEET Fresh SNOW

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Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff opens today, and skiers and riders will be treated to 2-feet of fresh snow that the resort has just received. The Grand Canyon Express chairlift, Arizona’s only high-speed six-person lift, is scheduled to open at 9 am, providing access to four intermediate trails including Midway Catwalk, Logjam, Wild Turkey, and Round Up. The Little Spruce conveyor lift will […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 22, 2019
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Sunday River Resort, ME Announces they Will OPEN on Saturday

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Sunday River Resort in Maine intends to open for the 2019/20 winter season on Saturday, November 9. The resort expects to open at 8:00 am and offer terrain off of the Locke Mountain Triple in Barker Basin. All opening day plans depend on weather and snow conditions. The resort will post updates to the Mountain Report on sundayriver.com and its social media channels. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 7, 2019
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Monarch Mountain, CO Will OPEN on Friday With the Most Skiable Terrain in the Country on Natural Snow

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Monarch Mountain, CO will be opening Friday through Sunday starting November 1, as conditions allow, making this its earliest opening since 1969. Monarch is one of the few remaining Colorado ski areas that does not have any snowmaking operations. With a base elevation of 10,790 ft, they see an abundance of all-natural snow throughout the ski season, averaging second only […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 29, 2019
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Colorado Resorts Wolf Creek and Eldora Will OPEN THIS WEEK

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A further two Colorado ski resorts have announced they will open by the end of this week, bringing the number of openings in the state to five. Wolf Creek Ski Area, who was the first North American resort to open in 2018, said it will open on Halloween, Thursday 31st October. It will stay open until dusk and feature a […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 28, 2019
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Alta, UT Report: First Ski Of The Season On October 20th, 2019

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14″ of new snow fell on Alta Ski Area and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains last weekend. Gone are the warm days full of winter daydreams to ski again. Winter is here in all her glory. October 20th, 2019 was our first ski of the season at Alta, and we couldn’t have been more hyped! We hiked up the summer road […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | October 21, 2019
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Snowshoe Mountain, WV Gets First Snowfall of The Year!

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Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, WV just got its first flakes of the season, and they couldn’t be more stoked for winter.  Ski season is at the door as Snowshoe is expected to open on November 22nd for the winter season. Time to sharpen those sticks!

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 17, 2019
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2 More Resorts in Austria Opening TODAY | Another in Italy Opening Tomorrow

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Two high altitude glacier ski areas in Austria have opened today following big snowfalls over the past week, with another in Italy set to open tomorrow. The Stubai and Solden glaciers in the Tirol, Austria will be opening today Friday, 13th September, and Val Senales in Italy due to open tomorrow, Saturday 14th. Related: Ski Resorts in Europe Starting to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 13, 2019
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Squaw Valley, CA Report: The Wild West – Silverado Canyon Opens

Report from January 25th, 2019 Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received enough snow in January to open the classic Silverado Canyon zone today. The Silverado Chair can spend many seasons unopened due to low snow levels in its lower elevations but with the over average snowfall this January, Squaw Valley was able to open the historic terrain. Littered with cliffs, […]

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Alex K | January 25, 2019
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Mountain High, CA Opens Today | First Responders and Kids Ski Free, First 100 Paying Guests Can Ski Free Thru 12/21

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Southern California’s closest winter resort, Mountain High, opens for the 2018/19 season today with a host of specials offers to save you money.  First Responders w/ ID ski or snowboard FREE through Dec 9th (plus, they resort will match any donations up to $100 made at the resort to the Red Cross Fire Disaster Relief Fund) Kids 12 and under […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | December 4, 2018
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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Significantly Increasing Open Terrain Today | 3-Feet of Snow in Last 7-Days

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After receiving more than three feet of snow in the last seven days, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is prepared to significantly expand on its terrain offering. You might also like: VIDEO: Chasing Icons – What Makes Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA So RAD? The current storm dropped 11 inches of snow in the last 24 hours on the upper elevations […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 30, 2018
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Mt. Hood Meadows, OR Opens Today Friday 30th November | Forecast Calls for Weekend Freshies!

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Mt. Hood Meadows, OR will be open for daily operations starting today (Friday, November 30). The resort received 6″ of snow in the base area the last 48 hours, with a settled depth in the base area and up to 30 inches at mid-mountain. The base area snow depth has been supplemented by Meadows’ innovative snow harvesting efforts, allowing the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 30, 2018
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Sugar Bowl Resort, CA Opens Today Friday, 30th November with a Foot of Fresh Snow

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With nearly one foot of fresh snow on the ground since Wednesday night and the National Weather Service forecast calling for more snow this weekend, Sugar Bowl | Royal Gorge plans to open for the season tomorrow (Friday, November 30) with access to beginner and intermediate terrain from both the Judah and Village base areas, plus groomed and tracked trails […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 30, 2018
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Powder Mountain Resort, UT Will Open Tomorrow | Earliest Opening in a Decade

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With one of its earliest openings in a decade, Powder Mountain Resort is excited to announce Sundown Lift will begin turning at 1 pm tomorrow, Friday, November 30th, for the 2018/19 winter season. Known locally as Pow Mow, the resort prides itself on providing a 100% natural skiing experience. As soon as additional snow covers the mountain’s 8,464 acres, the Powder Mountain […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 29, 2018
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