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It’s National Dog Week and We’re Thinking About Avalanche Rescue Dogs

There are many people at a ski resort who ensure that skiers, snowboarders, staff, and guests are safe on the mountain. However, avalanche dogs are the unsung heroes of the backcountry, the frontcountry, the sidecountry- anywhere that humans are buried in avalanches. Every year, the last week of September is designated as National Dog Week, and it’s got us thinking […]
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Utah’s New Avalanche Center Director Pledges to Reduce Fatalities in the Backcountry

Utah has seen more backcountry skiing, hiking, and camping than ever before in the state’s history. Luckily for citizens and visitors of the Beehive State, the Utah Avalanche Center has appointed a new executive director with big goals in mind, Nazz Kurth, who is a lifelong climber, backcountry skier. According to Kurth, the number of people in Utah’s backcountry has […]
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Afriski in Southern Africa Has Opened for the 2026 Winter Season

Afriski, located in the landlocked African nation of Lesotho, has officially opened for the 2026 winter season. Afriski is one of only two ski resorts located in sub-Saharan Africa, along with Tiffindell Ski Resort in South Africa. Sadly, Tiffindell has been closed for several seasons now, making Afriski the only operating resort. While many would not associate Africa with ski […]
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[VIDEO] Snowbird 2025-26 Season Edit Just Dropped — and It Makes Utah’s “Worst Winter” Look Pretty Good

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Worst season ever? Snowbird Resort, Utah, doesn’t seem to think so. On June 12, 2026, Snowbird released its 2025-26 season edit, highlighting the season’s successes and struggles with a powder-filled edit that could excite any skier. Titled “Snowbird’s Worst Season Ever? 2025-26 Season,” the edit spells out that even a poor year at Snowbird brings more snow than most resorts across […]
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17 Not So Obvious Bucket List Experiences for Skiers and Snowboarders in the U.S.

Most skiers and riders have a mental list of the usual bucket list items, such as visiting specific resorts or finally going heli-skiing. However, the mountains are full of lesser-known gems that only locals may know about, which can be just as memorable. From riding special lifts, conquering challenging runs, or basking in unique moments, the not-so-obvious experiences often turn […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Sees Exceptionally Snowy April with 81 Inches of New Snow

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While many regional resorts have already stored their groomers for the summer, spring is proving to be a relentless provider at Palisades Tahoe. According to a press release shared with SnowBrains on April 22, 2026, the upper mountain received an additional 11 inches of fresh powder overnight, pushing the total snowfall for April to a staggering 81 inches. This latest […]
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Points North Heli-Skiing, AK, Report: Bucket List Day in the Chugach Mountains

Report for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 For years, I’ve wanted to heli-ski in Alaska. It’s definitely a bucket list item. I’ve heli-skied before, but the Chugach Mountains just seemed different and alluring. The range is incredible because it delivers massive, untouched terrain with deep maritime snow, dramatic views, and long, uninterrupted descents that feel truly remote and wild. I arrived […]
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“Untracked After 24 Hours”: Reed Hastings’ Vision for Private Skiing at Powder Mountain, UT

Fresh powder that stays untracked a full day after a storm is the dream for most skiers. For Reed Hastings, it’s part of the business model. Speaking with journalist Graham Bensinger on In Depth, Hastings described his vision for Utah’s Powder Mountain — a resort where snow can remain “only partially tracked 24 hours after the powder,” thanks to limited […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days

Forecast for March 28 – April 6, 2026 It’s always snowing somewhere, and for skiers and riders, that’s where the magic happens. Fresh snow is what turns ordinary runs into powder days, and every skier knows the thrill of waking up to see a few extra inches (or feet) on the mountain report. Whether you’re chasing the deepest conditions or just […]
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Les Deux Alpes, France, Report: Endless Vertical, Glacier Powder, and a Mountain That Just Keeps Going

Report from Monday, March 23, 2026 Some mountains reveal themselves all at once. Others take a run or two. And then there’s Les Deux Alpes, a place that keeps unfolding lap after lap, zone after zone, until you realize you’ve spent the entire day chasing terrain that never really ends. We honestly didn’t expect it to feel this big. Straight From […]
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