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[VIDEO] Helicopter Collides With Mountain and Crashes During Rescue at Georgia Ski Resort

Georgia helicopter crash.

The video above shows the dramatic moment a helicopter exploded during a failed mountain rescue operation in a popular ski resort in Georgia. The helicopter’s tail collides with the side of a mountain, sending it into an uncontrollable spin before plummeting to the ground and exploding into a fireball. An emergency team of medics and rescue workers was on board […]

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SnowBrains | August 1, 2022
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Vail Mountain, CO, Shows Strong Results in Survey Conducted by Winter Guests

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The 2021-22 ski season at Vail shows that the resort is highly regarded as an exceptional destination. The survey was conducted by Boulder-based RRC Associates and included over 1,000 guests. The surveys were conducted post-visit to gauge the guest experience. 73% of the guests gave Vail a 9 or a 10 (out of 10) on a “net promoter score.” These […]

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Brent Thomas | July 26, 2022
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The World’s Highest Elevation Ski Resort = Chacaltaya, Bolivia @ 17,785-Feet | Closed Due to “Unprecedented” Glacial Retreat

When we think about where the highest ski resort on Earth lies, visions of Switzerland, Austria, France, & Colorado fill our minds.  Reality is strikingly different. The highest ski resort on Earth lives at only 16° south of the equator in the South American country of Bolivia. It is called Chacaltaya (bridge of ice in the Aymara Indian language).  What […]

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SnowBrains | July 25, 2022
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Is Los Angeles, CA, a Ski Town?

First off, let us say this: There are a lot of “die-hard” skiers that live a lot further away from skiing than the folks that live in Los Angeles, CA. Does hearing that scare you?   Put your nerves on edge, perhaps a few hairs standing on the back of your neck?   “LA, more of a ski town than […]

Miles Clark | June 30, 2022
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How Climate Change is Impacting Ski Resorts

Imagine the feeling of waking up after a snowstorm. Outside it’s cold, quiet, crisp. There are mounds of snow covering trees, no color but the bright white to be found; it feels like an absolute winter wonderland. You grab your skis or board, you get in the car, and you head to your favorite ski mountain. You quickly get in […]

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Sarah Stern | June 6, 2022
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The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season

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A daily lift ticket exceeded $200 at ten ski areas during peak season last year, with one resort charging $249. Two hundred and forty-nine bucks! Last season, only the top three exceeded $200. A psychological barrier has been passed. Related: Dissecting the $200+ Lift Ticket Skiing isn’t a cheap sport, but it is something we all love to do—and most of the […]

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SnowBrains | May 10, 2022
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40-Feet of Snow Fell in 5-Days in Lebanon in 2012

Lebanon got forty FEET of snow in five days in February 2012.  480″. More than 90% of US ski resorts get in a whole season. Related: The Top Snowfall Events in Recorded History: That officially qualifies as a lot of snow in a short period. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Lebanon comes from the […]

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SnowBrains | May 9, 2022
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The Top 10 Colleges For Ski Buffs

According to thebestcolleges.org, there are tons of colleges that provide skiing and snowboarding options for their students, but this list includes the best of the best. Everyone knows that you shouldn’t go to a college without a nearby ski area, so this list will reassure your options. It’s that time of year when high school seniors are deciding which college […]

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Chris Wallner | May 3, 2022
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