Top 7 Big Cities to Live for Skiers and Snowboarders The snow-covered mountains and ski life don’t typically coincide with the concrete jungle, hustle and bustle of big city life. However, a handful of large cities across the United States boast, or at least try to, calling themselves big ski cities. Related: Is Los Angeles, CA, a Ski Town? This list is geared toward the ‘call your boss and take […] Industry News John Cunningham | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
How To Do Burning Man On A Budget If you’re looking for a way to end your summer with a bang (or rather a spark!), get online and check out the Burning Man Festival. This nine-day gathering, held in a temporary town located in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, is an environment that allows its citizens to become active participants in the Burning Man experience. The whole […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 7, 2023 4 Comments
Best Colleges for Skiing & Snowboarding Have you ever dreamed about experiencing college in a mountain town? Luckily, there are several amazing options located in a variety of regions across the United States. While most resort towns lack the infrastructure to maintain and operate institutions of higher education like the ones listed below, there is a multitude of nearby larger towns that have sustained student populations […] Matt Scribner | November 17, 2022 13 Comments
New Study Links Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19 A new study led by the Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV, has linked wildfire smoke exposure to an increased susceptibility to COVID-19. The study was published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Wildfire smoke is known to be hazardous to our health. It carries a mix of gases and particles, the most harmful of which […] Brains Hannah | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
Olympic and X-Games Gold Medal Skier David Wise Also a Professional Hunter? [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaDqxd1rAsk"] Dominic Gawel | January 29, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Nugget Diner, Reno, NV Closes on July 30th | You Have 1 Week to Experience Awful Awful Burger One Last Time A visit to downtown Reno, NV was never complete without stopping at the Nugget Diner, in the Little Nugget casino, for their iconic menu item, the (amazing) Awful Awful burger. I can’t remember a time when we were in Reno that we didn’t stop by, but unless I manage to get there in the next week, it will just be […] SnowBrains | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Nordic Rescue Team Gets Caught in Avalanche on Rescue Mission in Nevada County, CA A Nordic rescue team was dispatched from the Donner Pass rest area in California to rescue a backcountry skier who was lost in the high country of Nevada County, northeast of Castle Peak, last Saturday, April 4. According to the Nevada County Sherrif’s Search and Rescue office, the skier had cell signal and placed an emergency call in the afternoon […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 6, 2020 0 Comments
Winter 2019/20 is Officially Second Warmest EVER Recorded for Reno, NV Winter 2019-2020 is officially in the books as the 2nd warmest winter for Reno writes Chief Meteorologist Cassie Wilson on Facebook. In fact, a study published by Climate Central shows that winter in the US has warmed by an average of nearly 3°F in the last 50 yrs. Although warmer winters may sound nice to some (especially those living in […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 4, 2020 0 Comments
Après-Ski in “The Biggest Little City” Brought to you by Visit Reno Tahoe Après-ski festivities are a well-established tradition among all who shred the mountains. It is known far and wide that a long day at the resort warrants tasty brews, craft cocktails, and delicious eats. What you do after skiing is almost as important as the skiing itself! Just an hour from a dozen Tahoe […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | January 27, 2020 1 Comment
Winter Family Fun in Reno Tahoe Brought to you by Reno Tahoe As winter approaches, we are all getting excited about skiing, holidays, and family fun. For those looking to bring the family together on a winter vacation, Reno Tahoe has everything you might need. You can enjoy Reno’s “biggest little city” vibe and still reach the nearest ski resort in 30 minutes from your hotel […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | January 8, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Does the Current Low Snowpack Mean California Will Have a Dry Winter? We know it has been incredibly dry for California lately, and sadly there are no storms on the horizon through the middle of the month. So the big question is: Does having little or no snowpack in early November mean that it will be a dry winter? Related: Mammoth Mountain’s 2019-2020 Season Is About To Pop Off Thankfully, the answer is […] Industry News WeatherBrains | November 5, 2019 2 Comments
The Best Way To Ski For Free At Tahoe Area Resorts: Buy A Tahoe License Plate Plates for Powder is back for the 8th year and offering a free lift ticket to participating Tahoe area resorts for those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate in California or Nevada. Plate sales and renewal fees come back to Lake Tahoe resulting in more hiking and biking trails, and watershed restoration projects. Related: Opening Dates for California Ski Resorts… With […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 1, 2019 0 Comments
South Lake Tahoe Hasn’t Hit 85ºF This Year Yet | Latest Day On Record For this is August 1st The Reno and Fallon Airports haven’t hit 100°F yet this year. They’ve gotten close, though, both hitting 99°F. Related: Record-Breaking High Temperatures in Alaska this Weekend | Anchorage Just Had its Hottest June EVER How unusual is that? Well, we are now past the average date for the first 100°F day, but we’ll have chances through about Labor Day. To […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 18, 2019 0 Comments
Tahoe Pyramid Trail Nears Completion | Soon You’ll be Able to Run, Bike, Hike from Lake Tahoe, CA to Reno, NV The final touches are being put in on the Tahoe-Pyramid Trail (TPT), with expected completion happening around mid-August, which will enable you to bike, hike, run, or whatever you want all the way from Lake Tahoe to Reno. The last remaining work is on the part-paved, part-dirt path running adjacent to the Truckee River and parts of I-80 which will ultimately […] SnowBrains | June 28, 2019 0 Comments
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is the Perfect Lake Tahoe Winter Getaway [Sponsored by Ikon Pass] Thousands of acres of diverse terrain towering over Lake Tahoe deliver an unforgettable ski and ride experience at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA. And with Reno close by, this quick getaway is sure to be legendary both on the slopes and in the city. Day 1 Morning Arrive at Reno-Tahoe International Airport and head straight […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 14, 2019 0 Comments
Reno-Tahoe Region Declines Invite to Host Winter Olympics | Not Financially Feasible The Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition (RTWGC) said in a press release Monday that it is not financially feasible for the region and declined a bid invitation from the United States Olympic Committee to participate in an accelerated process to decide the next US city to host the Winter Olympics, reports the Tahoe Daily Tribune. “The potential for a near-term U.S. […] Olympics SnowBrains | November 13, 2018 0 Comments
Warren Miller Premiere This Weekend Includes Vouchers to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Kick off the winter season this weekend in downtown Reno, NV with “Face Of Winter” the 69th edition to the Warren Miller films. The film marks the first premiere since the Godfather of ski movies himself, Warren Miller, passed away earlier this year. Since his 1950 release of “Deep and Light” Miller’s movies have served as the traditional pre-season stoke […] Featured Video Alex K | November 10, 2018 0 Comments
Olympic Committee Invites Reno-Tahoe Region to Participate in Bid to Host Winter Olympics The United States Olympic Committee has invited the Reno Tahoe Games Coalition to be a part in the process of selecting the next United States city to represent the country in a future Winter Olympics bid competition. The USOC did not specify the year targeted to host this future Olympic Winter Games. “This invitation is an affirmation of all the […] Olympics SnowBrains | November 2, 2018 4 Comments
UPDATE: Search Called-Off for Reno, NV Teenager Missing Near Mount Rose Ski Area Since Last Week UPDATE: 09/25/2018 01:42 PST The search for Madelyn Lingenfelter of Reno has been called off after days of scouring the Mt. Rose area. An investigation still continues into where the 19-year-old could be, said Bob Harmon of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. After four days of intense search, Harmon said: “We don’t have a single clue. We’re at that point where […] SnowBrains | September 25, 2018 1 Comment
Reno, NV Suffers Hottest Summer Ever for Second Year in a Row For the second summer in a row, the mercury reached record average temperatures in Reno, NV. The National Weather Service says the average daytime high for June, July, and August was 93.6 degrees, one-third of a degree hotter than the previous record set in 2017. Temperatures reached 90 degrees on a record 56 consecutive days ending August 25 and topped […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 21, 2018 0 Comments