The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast East Coast skiers are known for their unconditional love for the sport and this fact is easily seen in the terrain parks and its community. Even though it doesn’t snow enough for mountains to make 60 foot plus jump lines, park crews around the East are able to use the snow they have and build fun creative parks. Park skiers […] Zach Suffish | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
The Best Resort in the World for Advanced Skiers is…Big Sky? Imagine you’re sitting on a chairlift and the skier next to you starts chatting you up. Happens all the time, right? You exchange pleasantries about the weather, how many days you’ve hit the mountain this season, when they’re going to open [insert run name here] – you know, the usual stuff. Then, right before the bar goes up, your lift […] Industry News Joe Vignolo | June 15, 2025 20 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
9 Resorts to Visit Before You Die, According to SnowBrains Readers Last January, we asked our readers what resorts they thought everyone should visit before they die. The following list is based entirely on readers’ responses to what resort they think skiers and riders need to visit before their final day comes. It’s sure to be an expensive trip all over the world, but according to SnowBrains readers, these resorts are […] Brains Tyler Hatch | May 23, 2025 3 Comments
Top 5 End-of-Season Spring Skiing Traditions As ski resorts begin to close, it’s a great time to look back and reflect on the past winter. The ups and downs. The chairlift-chats and gut-busting laughter with friends, both old and new. The long days filled with powder and après. But just because the snow is winding down, doesn’t mean the fun has to, too. If there is […] John Cunningham | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A week’s pay or more for many full-time laborers in America—workers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift ticket. How do these honest people afford to go skiing? Or do they? Related: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry It’s happening; daily ski ticket prices are reaching unprecedented […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 12, 2025 30 Comments
Turns All Year: A Guide for How to Ski Every Month of the Year in North America Ask any die-hard skier what keeps them up at night in the swelter of July, and odds are they’ll mention three innocent-sounding letters: TAY… Turns All Year. The idea is seductively simple: ski at least once every single month, no matter what the calendar or the weather says. The execution, however, is anything but. It demands early-morning alarms that ring […] Backcountry Clay Malott | April 28, 2025 9 Comments
The 5 Oldest Ski Areas in the U.S. Skiing has a long history stretching back hundreds of years, but organized resorts in the United States have only been around for about a hundred years. Surprisingly, the oldest resorts in the country are somewhat unknown and unheard of, as many of the resorts are quite small. These five resorts are the oldest public ski resorts still in operation in […] Tyler Hatch | April 13, 2025 4 Comments
9 Best Ski Resorts in North America for Both Skiing and Mountain Biking You don’t have to choose between ski season and bike season—not if you’re in the right place. Across North America, a handful of mountain towns have mastered the art of year-round adrenaline. Powder in the winter, hero dirt in the summer, and the infrastructure to back it all up. These aren’t just ski resorts with a few bike trails tacked […] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
March Madness Ski Resort Edition: Vote on Who Will Be Crowned Champion in the Sweet 16 Last week saw the launch of the SnowBrains March Madness Ski Resort Tournament where we asked our followers to vote on what they deem to be the best ski resort in North America. Over 30,000 votes were cast in the first round, and as of today, we move on to the Sweet 16. Out of 32 of North America’s most well-known […] SnowBrains | March 31, 2025 0 Comments
Yeti Xtreme Verbier 2025: Inside the Freeride World Tour Finals Report from March 20-23, 2025 We were on the ground in Verbier for all four days of the 30th anniversary of the Freeride World Tour Finals weekend—boots in the snow, camera in hand, and full access to the competition, the riders, and the events. From pre-dawn visual inspections to the final podium celebrations, we witnessed everything that makes the Yeti […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Verbier, Switzerland, Report: On Snow During the Freeride World Tour Weekend Report from Friday, March 21, 2025 The morning after the final stop of the 2025 Freeride World Tour in Verbier, Switzerland, we met at the Mammut booth in the heart of the Freeride Village—geared up and ready for a full day in the mountains. The mission: sharpen avalanche safety skills, explore gear trusted by professionals, and ski alongside one of […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesn’t love a good destination ski trip? Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | March 16, 2025 1 Comment
Kelly Canyon, ID, Report: Exploring East Idaho’s Best-Kept Ski Secret with Endless Potential Report from March 2, 2025 – Kelly Canyon, Idaho Situated just outside Idaho Falls, Kelly Canyon Resort, Idaho, is an inviting, family-friendly destination that combines the charm of a local hill with the allure of a hidden gem for skiers and snowboarders alike. Nestled partially in the stunning Targhee National Forest, the resort offers diverse terrain, a warm community atmosphere, […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 3, 2025 0 Comments
Bogus Basin, ID, Report: Sunset Laps at Idaho’s Home Mountain Report from Saturday, March 1, 2025 We arrived at Bogus Basin, Idaho, in the afternoon, greeted by the kind of spring conditions that make skiing this time of year so special. Considered the first spring by Idaho locals, reaching a high of 51°F, the snow was soft, the sun was shining, and the relaxed atmosphere was exactly what you’d expect from […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 2, 2025 1 Comment
Exploring Whitewater Ski Resort: The Heart of British Columbia’s Deep Powder Report from Sunday February 9, 2025 We arrived at Whitewater Ski Resort in the heart of British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains, just outside the vibrant town of Nelson. Known for its deep snow, laid-back atmosphere, and world-class backcountry access, Whitewater has earned a reputation as a powder-seeker’s paradise. Our host for the day was Ross Lake, a longtime local and mountain […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 14, 2025 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Returns to Kicking Horse, BC: Ski Men Bring Intensity and Innovation to the Ozone Face On Saturday, February 10, 2025, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, welcomed the world’s top freeride athletes for the highly anticipated stop of the Freeride World Tour (FWT). Known for its steep chutes, wide-open bowls, and technical terrain, Kicking Horse provided an epic stage for athletes to showcase their skills. The event was held on the Ozone Face, […] Industry News Brett Ploss | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Sundance Mountain Resort, Provo, UT, Report: Snow Is On The Way! Report from Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Skiing We embarked on a quick drive from Salt Lake City to Sundance Mountain Resort, nestled in the shadow of Mount Timpanogos. The last stretch through Provo Canyon offered breathtaking views of rugged cliffs and the Provo River, setting the stage for the day’s adventures. Upon arrival, we boarded the Outlaw Express, a high-speed […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 5 Pizza Spots in the Northeast with Skiing Nearby, According to Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Dave “El Presidente” Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports and One Bite pizza reviews and is famous for his critiques of pizza shops around the country. Portnoy always says, “One bite, everyone knows the rules,” and then tastes the pizza and immediately gives his feedback on his thoughts about the pizza slice. He is known for being brutally honest, and millions […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
MAJA: A New Era of Après-Schi in Austria and Beyond Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, the DJ duo known as MAJA—composed of Munich, Germany native Mole and Salzburg, Austria, native Jean-Philippe—have redefined après-schi culture. Their exclusive, high-energy events combine cutting-edge house music with breathtaking alpine backdrops, creating a magnetic pull for a devoted international following. What began as a small experiment has blossomed into a movement that […] Industry News Brett Ploss | February 5, 2025 0 Comments
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