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Top 5 Most Longed-For Extinct Ski Brands According to SnowBrains Readers

We all remember our first pair of skis, no matter how many years ago we got them. Whether they were brand new, hand-me-downs, or some classic rentals, these early skis played a role in our love for the sport and community. Many new brands were starting, and a pair of skis was more than just a tool to get turns […]

Jack Bynum | July 2, 2025
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Top 5 Most Missed Snowboard Brands According to SnowBrains Readers

Snowboarding started to take flight in the late 70s and early 80s, and part of the reason for the meteoric rise of snowboarding was the creativity and rebellious attitude of pioneers of the sport. The early eye-catching boards (and mono-skis) allowed riders to show off their wild and funky side while doing something new and innovative. 50-odd years ago, when […]

Jack Bynum | October 9, 2024
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James Bond’s Snowboard on Display at Colorado Snowsports Museum

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“The name’s Bond. James Bond.” The memorable quote was made famous by Roger Moore in the 1985 blockbuster A View To A Kill. And now, a famous piece of memorabilia used in the movie’s mountain chase scene has landed in the Colorado Snowsports Museum: the original Sims snowboard from the film. This makes the board the newest addition to the […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 26, 2022
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Origins: Snowboarding

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In this week’s edition of Origins, we will take a long look at the history of snowboarding. If you missed last week’s Origins on U.S. Avalanche Mitigation you can check it out here: Related: Origins: U.S. Avalanche Mitigation The cousin of surfing and skateboarding, snowboarding molded the sport to a whole new medium, snow. Sliding down snow on one plank of […]

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Avatar photo Ryan Flynn | October 15, 2020
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