Ski California and Palisades Tahoe, CA, Win NSAA Safety Awards Ski California was selected as the 2023 Best Guest Safety Program award winner by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) at its National Convention this week for the creation and effective use of its digital Mountain Safety Guide. Ski California, also known as California Ski Industry Association, is a non-profit trade association representing 35 ski resorts in California and Nevada. Additionally, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 11, 2023 0 Comments
Public Comments on Palisades Tahoe, CA, Development Project Reveal That 99% Oppose Alterra Proposal Press release courtesy of Sierra Watch Olympic Valley, Calif. – According to a new report released today, thousands of comment letters reveal overwhelming opposition to proposed development in Tahoe’s Olympic Valley. The letters were written by community groups, regulatory agencies, and – most of all – ordinary citizens. Nearly all – more than 99% – express opposition to Alterra Mountain Company’s latest […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 4, 2023 1 Comment
Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, it’s hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days. There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it. That’s why […] Brains Riley McDonald | May 1, 2023 2 Comments
Olympic Valley, CA, Team Celebrates a Spectacular End of Season with Skiers Achieving Success in Freestyle, Freeride, & Freeski [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 27th, 2023 – The Olympic Valley Freestyle Freeride Team (OVFree) had the most successful end to their ski season in the team’s history with impressive results in Freestyle, Freeride, and Freeski. The Olympic Valley-based team consists of some of the most talented young skiers in the region, who have trained tirelessly throughout the season to achieve […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 26, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Operations Update for End April/Early May With Palisades Tahoe, CA, celebrating its best ever season on record with more than 710 inches of snowfall, you might be keen to get some spring or even summer skiing in this year. Palisades Tahoe is slated to stay open until at least Independence Day, but may extend the season, depending on how the snow cover fairs during the warmer months. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2023 0 Comments
The Mothership Classic Ski-a-Thon at Palisades Tahoe, CA, Raises $164,000 for High Fives Foundation 200 Participants, 7 Athletes, Loud Outfits, Untold Laps, a Custom Belt, and Big Fun, All for an Amazing Cause The 9th Annual Mothership Classic ski-a-thon was a success, raising $164,000 for the High Fives Foundation, a Tahoe-based nonprofit on a mission to provide individuals with life-altering injuries with resources and a community to get back to their active pursuits of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 20, 2023 0 Comments
710″ – Palisades Tahoe, CA, Breaks All-Time Snowfall Record The 2016-2017 snowfall record was finally broken on April 18th, 2023, at Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe has had the most iconic year yet, unveiling the Base to Base Gondola, opening the new high-speed six-pack Red Dog Chair, hosting the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, and now Mother Nature has gifted Palisades Tahoe with the most snowfall since the turn of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Joins the 700 Club | On Track for Most Snow in 25-Years Palisades Tahoe is on track to have the most snow in a 25-year period Palisades Tahoe, CA, has now received an impressive 700 inches of snowfall this season, marking it as one of the snowiest years since the turn of the millennium. Snow started falling early this morning, greeting the mountain with two inches of new snow and bringing the […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2023 2 Comments