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University of Utah Students Pack Plaza as Rail Jam Revives Campus Ski Culture

University of Utah students are predicted to dominate the park this year. The Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) and Woodward collaborated on Friday, November 7, to host a school-sanctioned rail jam event. Three divisions: women’s ski and snowboard, men’s ski, and men’s snowboard all competed for a podium finish. First prize winners received a free season pass […]

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Miles Nagel | November 17, 2025
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Inaugural Tahoe Games Mountain Sports Festival Brings Big Stoke and Even Bigger Sends to End Summer in Northern California

Over the past weekend, South Lake Tahoe, California, was home to the inaugural Tahoe Games Mountain Sports Festival at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Amphitheater at Caesar’s Republic. This free, first-of-its-kind, two-day event to grace the shores of Lake Tahoe featured a combination of music, professional mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, yoga, live art, vendors, food trucks, and more.  Festivities kicked […]

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John Cunningham | September 29, 2025
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Trollhaugen, WI, Hosting Terrain Park Sessions and Rail Jam on October 4 & 5

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The Trollhaugen Troll is bringing winter to the Midwest early. Trollhaugen Ski Area, Wisconsin, one of the Midwest’s best-known ski resorts, is set to host its annual Open Haugen event on October 4 and 5. Trollhaugen will use leftover snow from last season to build its hike terrain park for an open session on Saturday, October 4, followed by a […]

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Quinn Brophy | September 26, 2025
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Hyland Hills, MN, to Host Backyard-Style Summer Rail Jam Event

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Hyland Hills Ski Area, Minnesota, is bringing winter vibes to summer with a unique Summer Rail Jam on Wednesday, June 11, from 3 to 9 p.m. This backyard jam-style event will feature a mini terrain park setup using stowed-away snow, giving skiers and snowboarders a rare chance to hit the rails in the middle of June. The event is split […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | June 9, 2025
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Trollhaugen Troll, WI, Opened on Farmed Snow Yesterday for Annual Rail Jam Event

Crews spreading out the farmed snow. Credit: Trollhaugen Facebook

Trollhaugen Troll Recreation Area, Wisconsin, has kicked off its 2024-25 winter season with its annual Fall Open Haugen Weekend. The three-day event began on Friday, October 4, with the resort’s annual Ski and Snowboard Sale and Swap. The highlight of the weekend was the Rail Jam on Sunday. SNOW!!! #OpenHaugen is back today 12-4pm ⛷️🧌🏂 Join us for the ultimate winter […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 7, 2024
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Only 10 Days Until Trollhaugen, WI, Kicks Off the 2024-25 Season with Fall Open Haugen Weekend

In just 10 days, Trollhaugen Recreation Area, Wisconsin, will kick off the 2024-25 winter season with its annual Fall Open Haugen Weekend. The three-day event will kick off on October 4 with the resort’s annual Ski and Snowboard ‘Sale and Swap.’ The Sale and Swap will be on from October 4-6 and gear for sale can be dropped off from […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 23, 2024
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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. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 1, 2024
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Rise Up Rail Jam in South Lake Tahoe, CA: Official Pre-Party to Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival

Skiers and snowboarders: come show off your skills and enjoy an awesome weekend with the winter sports community in Lake Tahoe. The Village Board Shop, Tahoe Wellness Center, and local artist Dreda Dre are teaming up to bring The Rise Up Rail Jam to the Bijou Shopping Center in South Lake Tahoe, California on February 17 and 18, 2024. The […]

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John Cunningham | February 8, 2024
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[VIDEO] Trollhaugen, WI, Gearing Up for Rail Jam with Snow Stored from Last Season

Trollhaugen Recreation Area, WI, opened registration for their OpenHaugen Rail Jam last Friday, September 22, 2023. The Rail Jam will be held on Sunday, October 8 this year and will be held on a small patch made up from last year’s leftover snow. #OPENHAUGEN RAIL JAM Backyard Jam Style | Ski & Snowboard for All Ages Sunday October 8, 2023 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 25, 2023
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Copper Mountain, CO, to Hold Rail Jam Competition Over Father’s Day Weekend

As ski season ends, skiers and riders still have the opportunity to get on snow in Colorado this June. Copper Mountain is hosting a rail jam competition over Father’s Day weekend on June 16 & 17. The rail jam is a part of the Resort’s Colorado BBQ Challenge. Related: Major Capital Investment Projects Set to Debut at Copper Mountain, CO, […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 1, 2023
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Salt Lake City’s Annual “Shred Fest” Kicks Off Winter With Utah’s Biggest Ski Festival This Weekend

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  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. […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | November 4, 2021
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Australia’s Longest-Standing Snowboarding Event, Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, Starts This Week

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On July 24th, entries will open for the Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, held at Mt Buller resort in Victoria, Australia. This is the 15th year the event has taken place, making it Australia’s longest-running snowboard contest. In a usual season, Cattleman’s Rail Jam takes place on a legendary three-piece stair set located at the heart of Mt Buller ski resort. […]

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Hannah | July 21, 2021
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