Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2024 I drove to Purgatory, Colorado, on Saturday, April 13, on the Million Dollar Highway, probably one of the most scenic drives in Colorado from Ouray to Silverton. The road snakes along cliff sides with no guard rails to give drivers incredible views of the San Juan Mountains. The sun was shining without […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 21, 2024 0 Comments
Five Peaks Music Series & Annual Pond Skim at Breckenridge, CO Breckenridge, Colorado, is thrilled to announce the new Five Peaks Music Series lineup coming to the slopes of Peak 8 the weekend of April 27-28, along with the return of its annual “Splash into Spring” Pond Skim presented by KONA Big Wave. The Five Peaks Music Series will feature Ghostland Observatory, the Lil Smokies, and Jayceeoh. The weekend will also feature […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory Resort, CO, Announces Pond Skim & Weekend Opening Plans As ski season winds down, Purgatory Resort, Colorado, bids farewell to winter with the annual Pond Skim event on April 14. While Sunday also marks the end of daily operations, Purgatory will remain open for the following weekends: April 19 – 21 and April 26 – 28. Also new this season, weekend operations at Purgatory will now include Fridays. A beloved tradition […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Shares Spring Events Through Memorial Day With late-season storms and more bluebird days on the way, Palisades Tahoe, California, is an unparalleled spring destination, boasting the longest skiing and riding season in Lake Tahoe. There is much to love about spring at Palisades Tahoe, from the corn snow and crazy events to live music and après afternoons, once again proving why the resort is the official […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Almost A Century of Fun: A Brief History of Pond Skimming For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine and smiles, bikinis and bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. People have been using skis or variations of skis dating thousands of years back for transportation, hunting, and recreation. The concept of water skiing and skimboarding came to fruition in the early 1920s. So when did these all get […] Brains John Cunningham | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Details about “Springtastic” Closing Weekend at Keystone, CO, on April 6 & 7 Spring is in the air, and Keystone Resort, Colorado, is celebrating the conclusion of an incredible season with its annual Springtastic Closing Weekend Celebration at the Mountain House base area. The festivities kick off Saturday, April 6 with the Rail Jam Competition, where participants can show off their park skills for a chance to win cash prizes, gear and more. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 1, 2024 0 Comments
Angel Fire, NM, Report: Closing Weekend 2024 Report from Saturday March 23, 2024 Skiing The drive down to Angel Fire, New Mexico, from Denver was easy on front-range highways at four and a half hours and beats sitting in I-70 traffic on any day. On arrival, people were excited for closing weekend with a wide array of events planned. There was live music, free s’mores, and a […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Brian Head Resort, UT, Extends Season to May 5 Brian Head Resort in Southern Utah is excited to announce it will extend ski season by three extra weeks. Originally planned to finish on April 14, Brian Head Resort is now targeting Sunday, May 5, as a closing date. Brian Head Resort is in full operation, with snow tubing, night skiing, ski lessons, and dining available through Sunday, April 14. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 12, 2024 0 Comments