240 Skiers Rescued on Christmas Eve After Chairlift Breaks Down in Superdévoluy, France On Tuesday, December 24, an electrical failure on the La Festoure chairlift at the Superdévoluy ski area in France’s Hautes-Alpes left 240 skiers stranded, prompting a significant rescue operation. The malfunction occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, rendering the lift inoperable and causing a lengthy rescue operation of the guests stuck on the chairlift. Guests were abseiled off […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 25, 2024 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Debuts Timberline Chairlift Replacement, Ushering in a New Era of Upgrades Powder Mountain opened its much-anticipated Timberline chairlift on December 19, marking a significant step in a season of transformative upgrades for the Utah ski resort. The new Skytrac fixed-grip quad replaces one of the state’s oldest operational lifts, bringing modern reliability, increased uphill capacity, and improved skier access to the mountain’s diverse terrain. Related: Powder Mountain, UT, Makes February Weekends […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
These are the 9 Dream Ski Trips Our Readers Would Go on if Money Were No Object At some point, almost everyone has dreamed about not having to worry about money. People dream about hitting the lottery and what they would do with all that money. Skiing ranks as one of the most expensive sports to get into. So, it is fair to say that if a skier had the opportunity to go on their wildest dream […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains’ 2024 Highlights: Top Stories from the Past Year As the leading media outlet for the ski and snowboard industry, our goal at SnowBrains is to keep our audience informed and inspired in a fun and intelligent way. As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the year’s biggest moments in the snowsports world. From breaking news stories, investigative writings, and in-depth Brains posts, as […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
New ‘EXPLORE Act’ Fixes Permit Issues for Filmmakers in National Parks On December 18, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the National Press Photographers Association filed a lawsuit challenging the arbitrary and unconstitutional laws that require Americans to apply for a permit and pay costly fees before exercising their right to film in national parks. The lawsuit stemmed from when filmmakers Alexander Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith wanted to film in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
5 People Fall From Chairlift Due to Malfunction at Heavenly Ski Resort, CA [Updated 5:38 p.m. EST on Monday, December 23] On Monday, December 23, around 10:00 a.m., a chairlift malfunctioned on the Nevada side of Heavenly Ski Resort, Lake Tahoe, causing five passengers to fall from the lift. It is reported that one chair on Comet Express rolled backward into another, jolting the people on the front chair off. Also, a passenger […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 23, 2024 3 Comments
Salt Lake City, UT, Residents Unhappy About New Recreation Fees Implemented at Central Wasatch Trailheads The U.S. Forest Service has introduced new recreation fees at several popular trailheads in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, including the Mill D Trailhead and Spruces Campground, home to some of the most popular backcountry skiing areas in the Wasatch. Visitors have reported finding flyers on their vehicles, leading to confusion and discussions on social media. Some individuals […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 23, 2024 2 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Shines During Her Comeback to Ski Racing at Super-G in St. Moritz, Switzerland It was the picture-perfect day for Lindsey Vonn’s comeback on Saturday, December 21, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, with fresh snow and blue skies. Vonn retired from competitive racing in March 2019, having won 82 World Cup races, four FIS Alpine World Cup Overall season titles, seven World Championship titles, and one Olympic Gold. In October, the 40-year-old ski racer announced […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 23, 2024 0 Comments
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