SnowBrains 2023 Mammoth Spring Highlight Video | Powder, Chutes, D-Spin 720ยบs, and Epic Skiing Into July I spent more time in Mammoth Lakes, CA this spring than I’ve spent anywhere besides Bariloche, Argentina in the past 10-years… I nestled into Mammoth for all of May, June, and half of July. While there I skied Mammoth Mountain 52-days and went ski mountaineering for our “Eastern Sierra Blackjack Project” for 22-days. [VIDEO] SnowBrains Eastern Sierra Ski Project Highlight […] Featured Video Liam Abbott | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Planning an International Ski Trip in This Economy? Canada Is the Way to Go! With lift ticket prices higher than ever this year, financial factors are top of mind for many people when planning their ski season adventures. Since most major US ski resorts are among the more expensive and busiest, international ski resorts are looking more and more attractive by the day. You may be considering Japan, or the European mountain ranges as […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Announces Terrain Expansion and Night Skiing for Upcoming Season Mount Bohemia, or Boho to some, recently announced exciting news of additional terrain and installing lights for night skiing. Also, a new on-mountain yurt will be built, complementing the other fantastic changes. Related: The 9 Best Independently Owned U.S. โMom-and-Popโ Ski Resorts, According to SnowBrains Readers Instagram posts this month have shared the announcements, starting with the addition of lights […] Industry News John Cunningham | September 10, 2023 0 Comments
Sugarbush Mountain, VT, to Open New Trail Next Season On July 31, 2023, Sugarbush Mountain in Vermont shared its second capital project update. The Sugarbush team announced that they would be extending their โReverse Traverseโ trail. The trail will now connect the Valley House Quad lift to the Heavenโs Gate Triple lift. Previously, this trail did not go all the way to the Heavenโs Gate Triple lift and instead […] Industry News Ian McIsaac | August 2, 2023 0 Comments
Why Bluebird Backcountry in Colorado Permanently Closed On July 10, 2023, it was announced that Bluebird Backcountry in Colorado would permanently shut its doors to skiers and snowboarders. The news shocked many since the ski area had only been running for three seasons and was initially very successful. However, Bluebird, unfortunately, announced that they would be shutting down their 1200-acre terrain permanently. As the only ski resort […] Industry News Ian McIsaac | July 19, 2023 0 Comments
New Study Reveals Harmful Environmental Effects of Snowmaking Climate change is the biggest roadblock in the future of the ski industry because warming temperatures mean less snowfall in most regions and more abnormal weather patterns. Many ski resorts are becoming increasingly dependent on artificial snowmaking to combat this. However, a new study reveals that producing snow has many negative consequences. Published in the Current Issues in Tourism journal, […] Industry News Tyler Hatch | June 16, 2023 3 Comments
Another Deadly Year for Colorado Skiing Colorado has amassed another deadly winter, with 17 deaths inside ski resorts and 11 deaths caused by avalanches. Colorado is historically the deadliest state for skiing, mainly because of its popularity and expert terrain.ย The all-time snowpack has caused avalanche deaths to nearly reach a record high during the 2022-2023 season, which is tied for the second most all-time since the […] Avalanche Kiley Chrisman | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Intro To Avalanche Transceivers For Skiers & Snowboarders | Important Information To Know To Stay Safe in the Backcountry [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_0TAWHGlbU"] Chris Wallner | January 19, 2023 43 Likes 3 Tweets 1 Comment