Ski California and Palisades Tahoe, CA, Win NSAA Safety Awards Ski California was selected as the 2023 Best Guest Safety Program award winner by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) at its National Convention this week for the creation and effective use of its digital Mountain Safety Guide. Ski California, also known as California Ski Industry Association, is a non-profit trade association representing 35 ski resorts in California and Nevada. Additionally, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 11, 2023 0 Comments
Police Trade in Their Cruisers for Skis and Begin Patrolling the Slopes at Vail and Beaver Creek, CO Over the last 18 years, the Mountain Patrol has put skiing police officers on the slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek. The idea is for the officers to serve more as a helping hand than to do actual police work. Don’t expect to see cops shredding all over the mountain, as only one or two officers work per week. Law […] Industry News Luke Guilford | March 9, 2023 1 Comment
Driving On Snow, For Dummies *Disclaimer: not associated with the Dummies brand Here are SnowBrains’ top tips for driving on the snow: Clean off snow: Clean the ice and snow off your car. Make sure you clean the entire windshield—a tiny peephole to look through is not sufficient. Depending on where you live, you can get a fine for not clearing the windshield properly. If […] Brains Julia Schneemann | September 9, 2022 3 Comments
New Study Shows When Most Accidents Happen on the Mountain A five-year study out of New Zealand by the company ACC Statistics reveals when most injuries happen on the slopes. The deadliest time of day is right around the lunch hour between 11 am and Noon. About 30% of all accidents occur during this time. Tiredness and congestion are believed to be the main cause of this. Skiers and riders […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 1, 2022 3 Comments
How To Dive Off A Cliff… SAFELY! Ahhh summer… the time for fun in the sun with a change in pace and scenery. Cracking a cold beer, hiking up a nice 14er, and hanging out by the water are all things that come to my mind when the real feel changes from 25°F to 95°F. A personal summer favorite of mine is cliff jumping, but with many […] Cliff Jumping Lindsay Hayden | August 22, 2022 8 Comments
Ski Safety Group Dissolves After 3 Years Due to Lackluster Industry Support In June of 2019, the Alliance for Skier and Rider Responsibility was formed. The non-profit group was formed after the founder broke both her legs while taking a ski lesson when a snowboarder ran into her. Their goal was to make the slopes safer for everyone on the hill. Now, after three years, the organization is dissolving. Despite tireless work, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 22, 2022 1 Comment
Avalanche Airbags: What Are They and Why Do They Matter? Imagine you are freeskiing in the backcountry of your favorite mountain. You’ve finished warming up on a few trails, and now you’re prepared to tackle some more difficult terrain. All of a sudden, the snow starts cracking under you and you hear a loud, terrifying noise: WHUMPH. An avalanche is coming, and there is nothing you can do to stop […] Backcountry Haleigh Hafner | April 9, 2022 1 Comment
New Ultra-Safe Tyrolia Protector Bindings Set to Launch in Spring 2022 Coming in Spring 2022, Tyrolia plans to release the brand new Protector Attack Binding. The Tyrolia Protector Attack bindings are designed to give you a sleek look and keep your knees safe from any potential injuries. Tyrolia prides itself on providing its skiers with bindings that allow them to ski all parts of the mountain – from the bunny slopes […] Gear Review Haleigh Hafner | February 3, 2022 2 Comments
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