Norway Mountain, MI, Ready to Re-Open for the Upcoming Season Itโs been seven long seasons since the lifts were spinning at Norway Mountain in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After a year of progress updates, skiers and snowboarders in the Midwest can rejoice over the good news: Norway Mountain will officially reopen for the 2024-25 winter season. Related: Norway Mountain, MI, Aiming to Reopen for the 2024/2025 Season This past […] Industry News John Cunningham | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resorts With Triple Black Diamond Trails Black diamond runs are challenging for even the most advanced skiers and riders, and a double black diamond will push those daring enough to their absolute limit. Many people may not be aware that a third, even more extreme option exists at a few resorts across North Americaโthe elusive, sought-after, and intimidating triple black diamond. Related: What Separates a Double […] Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesnโt love a good destination ski trip?ย 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 | July 20, 2024 1 Comment
Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Already Gotten 130 Inches of Snow This Season If you ever wanted to take a trip to South America and hit Argentinian or Chilean ski resorts now might be the best time to go. You could not ask for a better way to start off the ski season in South America! Three weeks into the season, the Chilean Resort of Valle Nevadoย is over halfway to its average winter […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Report: PowMow Has it All Report from March 26-27, 2024 Powder Mountain, Utah, stands out among American ski hills. Itโs massive, multi-faceted, and has an exciting future. โPowMowโ was a cold, wintery paradise, even in late March. Our day began with a top-to-bottom run which was 95% fresh tracks. We quickly navigated from Hidden Lake Express Lift to the Paradise Chairlift. Built in 1999, the […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 27, 2024 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Very Active Week Set to Hammer CA with Several Feet of Snow Inches of precip will accumulate in California this week. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast prepared the evening of Friday, March 22 Forecast Summary The dry break is over for California, with a couple of low pressure systems bringing large swaths of rain and snow to the state starting Friday night. The rest of March in the Sierra’s will feature intervals of heavy […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 22, 2024 0 Comments
9 Resorts to Visit Before You Die โ 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 | March 18, 2024 0 Comments
Waterville Valley, NH, Report: A Deceivingly Small Family Oriented Gem Report from Friday, February 23, 2024 When most drive along New Hampshire’s I-93, they can easily recall the towering mountains of Franconia Notch State Park or the popular New England escape destination of Lincoln. Yet just 20 minutes off exit 28 lies the town and ski resort of Waterville Valley, the birthplace of freestyle skiing but nowadays known more for […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 26, 2024 0 Comments