France’s Outdoormix Festival Returns in June With Extreme Sports, Live Music, and a Fresh 2025 Lineup One of Europe’s most unique outdoor events, the Outdoormix Festival, is set to return this June with a weeklong celebration of high-adrenaline sports and live music in the heart of the French Alps. Held each spring in the mountain town of Embrun, the Outdoormix Festival combines elite outdoor sports competitions with nightly concerts, drawing athletes, artists, and fans from across […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 30, 2025 0 Comments
Why Thursday Night Is The Best Night Of The Week In Salt Lake City, Utah “HAPPY THURSDAY!” A concerningly large group of cyclists shout at you as they pass by, swallowing up the street in Salt Lake City, Utah on any given Thursday night. The Nine-by-Nine, or “Nine” as locals refer to it, is an underground bicycle rally that suddenly appears at the intersection of 900 East and 900 South at 9 p.m. on Thursday […] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Alta Ski Area, UT, Ends its 87th Season With its Annual Classic “Frank” Party On Sunday, April 20, Alta shut down its lifts for the season after its 78th season in operation with their annual closing celebration, referred to as “the Frank.” This celebration consists of costumes, hot dogs, and even paragliders, adding to the unique culture that Alta has created. Related: Skier Rescued After Sliding 800 Feet on Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT […] Anders Henrikson | May 5, 2025 1 Comment
Alpine Meadows, CA, Hosts 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament Under Perfect Spring Skies Under a cloudless sky and with sweeping views of Lake Tahoe, more than 300 golf-loving skiers traded poles for putters at the 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament at Alpine Meadows on Saturday. The springtime classic delivered perfect weather and all the fun fans have come to expect from one of Tahoe’s quirkiest and most beloved events. Related: 5 Places Where […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2025 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT Report: From -32ºC in Calgary To Chowder Tree Skiing & Meeting Legendary Wayne Wong Report from January 13, 2023 I awoke in Calgary, Canada at Brother Li Homestay at 3am in -32ºC temps yesterday. Drove to rental car place, dropped off car, jumped in Lyft, and rolled into the Calgary airport. After a strong dousing of de-icing fluid, we were off to SLC, UT. Hoped on a bus to my car in the lot […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 14, 2024 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Report: Easter Sunday Funday Report from Sunday, April 9th, 2023 Happy Easter Sunday from Sun Valley, ID. Today, skiers and snowboarders alike enjoyed perfect spring conditions and a festive atmosphere. The weather was sunny and warm, making it a great day to get a good tan while shredding down the mountain. The resort was filled with fun 80s clothing and costumes, adding to the […] Conditions Report Alex K | April 9, 2023 0 Comments
Sun Valley Resort, ID, Report: Amazing Start to the Warm Springs Closing Weekend Report from Friday, April 8th, 2023 Today was an incredible day to hit the slopes at Sun Valley Resort, and we’re excited to share all the details with you. First of all, the skiing on Baldy Mountain was outstanding. With clear skies and mild temperatures, the snow was soft and forgiving after 2-3 fresh inches of snow from last night, […] Conditions Report Alex K | April 8, 2023 0 Comments
Salt Lake City’s Annual “Shred Fest” Kicks Off Winter With Utah’s Biggest Ski Festival This Weekend View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shred Fest (@shredfest.life) Salt Lake City’s biggest winter kick-off festival is back for two full days of action. Shred Fest is a winter and music festival that invites the community to celebrate the arrival of winter with a rail jam competition, lumberjack demo, food trucks, local breweries, and more. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2021 0 Comments
Big White, BC Restaurant Fined For Party Responsible for Large COVID Outbreak Last Winter It’s all fun and games until you get fined thousands of dollars for hosting a party at a ski area restaurant that authorities say was responsible for a significant COVID outbreak last winter. Charley Victoria’s was fined $3,496CAD by WorkSafe BC for hosting a large party last winter at Big White Ski Area that violated COVID-19 public health orders at […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 31, 2021 3 Comments
Wasatch Range, UT Report: 2 Ski Areas, a 1,300-Vertical-Foot Backcountry Couloir, and 1 Closing day Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report From Sunday, April 18, 2021 We started at Alta. By 11 am we were on top of a 45-degree, 1,300-vertical foot couloir. We were in Brighton by noon and back at Alta for last chair at 4:20. Yesterday was a day that’ll be etched in the walls of my mind for as […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | April 20, 2021 1 Comment
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Employees Fired After Party in Local Restaurant Two Big White Ski resort employees in British Columbia, Canada, were fired after a video surfaced of a raucous party in a restaurant located on the resort’s property. The video revealed a crowd of partiers at Charley Victoria’s All Day Après on Monday night. The party came just hours after British Columbia officials announced new restrictions to prevent the spread […] Industry News Alex Mangels | April 5, 2021 0 Comments
Top 5 Ski Areas in Colorado by Category Known for its high elevation and cold, light snow, Colorado is a winter sports mecca for skiers and snowboarders around the globe. With 32 resorts in the state, skiers and riders have a tough decision when it comes to choosing the best out of so many great options. Here is a comprehensive list of the best Colorado ski resorts by […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 21, 2020 0 Comments
Telluride, CO Ski Bum Gets Immortalized with Namesake Beer “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die” – Babe Ruth Randall Jacobs of Phoenix, AZ, better known as “Uncle Bucky,” passed away on May 4, 2020, at the age of 65. He was a prolific “liver of life” and well-known ski bum around Telluride, CO. Related: How to Become a Ski Bum in 5 Easy Steps: He was best known […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Don’t Miss These 7 Winter and Spring Events in Truckee, California Great skiing and snowboarding conditions aren’t the only thing visitors to Truckee, California can expect this winter and spring. From dog pull races to popular music and film festivals, Earth Day celebrations, cycling events, and the US Freestyle Moguls Championship, there’s a host of activities to entertain mountain town vacationers of all ages. Here are seven winter and spring events […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Where Should You Have Been to Celebrate the New Year on the Mountain? Okemo Mountain Resort, VT Okemo boasts a pretty killer New Year’s celebration in their Jackson Gore Village. Events start around 5:00 pm and last until well into the early morning hours of the new year. There are events for kids and adults alike throughout the night. Check out what you missed out on this year on their site, and plan […] Industry News Chad Walker | January 3, 2020 0 Comments
The 12th Annual CAIC Benefit Bash is this Saturday November 23rd in Breckenridge, CO The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s Benefit Bash is this Saturday the 23rd. This is the largest fundraiser of the season put on by the Friends of CAIC. Tickets are $50, and there are less than 200 tickets left. With your ticket, you get one door prize ticket, two drink tickets, and access to a massive silent auction. Proceeds […] Industry News Curtis Weller | November 20, 2019 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Announces New ‘Passapalooza’ Event In December 2019 Aspen Skiing Co. is announcing a new “Passapalooza” event to entice skiers and snowboarders from around the world to come and ski for discounted ticket rates on the second weekend of December. During the weekend of Dec. 13th through 15th, lift tickets will be $59 per day for anyone holding a valid 2019-20 pass from any resort in the world. […] SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 1 Comment
Usher in Winter With All Your Friends at 10 Barrel Brewing’s Pray For Snow Parties Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Even though it’s only October, if you have skiing and snowboarding on the mind, it’s OK. You’re not crazy and you’re not alone. In fact, 10 Barrel Brewing knows just how to help. They’re hosting “Pray for Snow” parties at their brewpubs in Boise, Idaho on 10/26 and Bend, Oregon on 11/9. Grab […] Industry News Mike Lavery | October 25, 2019 1 Comment
Best Places to Ski on the Fourth of July This Summer How many Americans can say that they’ve skied on the Fourth of July? While most skiers and snowboarders have already made the shift from skiing to summer activities such as hiking, biking, or climbing as ski resorts shut down for the season, there remain a patriotic few who are not quite ready to call it a season just yet. Luckily enough […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 27, 2019 2 Comments
Our Guide to This Weekend’s 11th Annual Brewfest at Snowbird, UT Celebrate this Father’s Day weekend right with skiing, beer, live music, and good food – all in the same place. This weekend, June 15th-16th, Snowbird Ski Resort will be hosting its 11th annual Brewfest – the perfect time for you and your father to enjoy a beer in the mountains. What is it? Brewfest is a 2-day beer festival featuring […] Featured Article Martin Kuprianowicz | June 14, 2019 0 Comments
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