3 Ways to Experience Valle Nevado, Chile: From Powder Chasers to Luxury Getaways This article is brought to you by Valle Nevado. For North American skiers, few destinations offer a better combination of reliable snow, dramatic alpine scenery, and easy international travel than Valle Nevado, Chile. Located less than two hours from Santiago International Airport, the resort sits high in the Andes and provides access to some of the Southern Hemisphere’s best lift-served […] Featured Article Brent Glogau | July 28, 2026 0 Comments
Biggest Ski Trip Dealbreakers, According to SnowBrains Readers Planning ski trips can be difficult, expensive, and stressful. From choosing the location to the people you bring, making the right decisions can be the difference-maker between an amazing trip and an awful one. So, we wanted to know: what are the biggest ski trip dealbreakers for skiers and snowboarders? We took to our Facebook page to find out, and with nearly […] Quinn Brophy | July 24, 2026 0 Comments
A Gatsby-Style Odyssey to the End of the Earth: Skiing Antarctica Aboard the Sherakhan Ultra-Luxury Superyacht For those who find traditional luxury too stuffy, an ultra-exclusive expedition is set to redefine the Antarctic experience. From November 10-20, 2026, a group limited to just 16 skiers and 5 guides will embark on a $60,000-per-person journey that pairs high-altitude adventure with the opulence of a world-class superyacht. The excursions from the vessel will be guided by Ice Axe […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 30, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 105 | Olivier Fremond – Head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort Our guest today is Olivier Fremond, the head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski resort. When we say large, we’re not talking big. We’re talking absurdly massive. Les 3 Vallées spans over 600km of pistes, roughly 25,000 acres of skiable terrain, more than 160 lifts, and it connects the legendary ski destinations of Courchevel, […] Podcasts Podcast | April 4, 2026 0 Comments
The Hidden Math Behind Ski Trip Costs: Europe vs. America Current pricing data reveals surprising truths about transatlantic ski trips. Travel + Leisure recently published an analysis comparing paired ski destinations such as Vail versus Courchevel in France, Jackson Hole versus Andermatt in Switzerland, and others. Lydia Mansel’s findings challenged conventional wisdom, showing Europe won in two of five matchups when factoring in flights, lodging, and lift tickets. How Vail’s […] Brains Donovan Ly | January 13, 2026 3 Comments
The Top 9 Dream Ski Trips 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 | October 12, 2025 0 Comments
Top 9 Remote Lift-Accessed Ski Areas in the World Dreaming of wide open runs and fewer lift lines? It’s no secret that skiing has grown in popularity, resulting in increased traffic at your local resort. You may have to look beyond the beaten path or major interstate to find empty liftlines. Some of those hard-to get-to resorts are worth the trek. Here are nine of the most remote lift-accessed […] Brains Aunika Skogen | August 8, 2025 3 Comments
“TikTok Made Me Ski There”—Can Viral Content Influence Where We Ride? TikTok may have started as a hub for lip-syncing and dance trends, but it’s now one of the most influential platforms shaping how people choose where to travel. A new study analyzing data from January 2023 to March 2025 shows just how far that influence has spread and how much it’s changing the way travelers, especially younger ones, explore the […] Brains Brent Glogau | June 25, 2025 0 Comments
How a Frugal Family Put the Indy Pass to the Test on a Week-Long Road Trip The Indy Pass, a cost-effective alternative to major ski passes like Epic and Ikon, designed to introduce skiers to smaller, independent resorts, was launched in 2019 with 34 member resorts, growing to more than 230 worldwide. It aims to make skiing more accessible by offering two-day access to participating resorts at a fraction of the cost of larger ski destinations. […] Industry News Brent Glogau | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Blue Mountain, ON, Conditions Report: Canada’s Go-to Ski Resort Report from Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, February 2, 2025 When you ask skiers and riders what countries offer the best skiing on Earth, Canada more often than not makes the list. Yet 40% of Canadians, including myself, grew up skiing in the flat, mountainless province of Ontario, where winter still exists for six months of the year and if […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Why RED Mountain Resort, BC, is the Next Up and Coming Destination in North America With 13 feet of snow in just two months, RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, has been set up for an unforgettable winter season. November 2024 was the snowiest conditions the resort had seen in 19 years, enabling it to open a week ahead of schedule with an unseasonably deep base. Not only is this year off to a […] Industry News Brent Glogau | January 21, 2025 0 Comments
Survey: How Economic Conditions Are Impacting U.S. Consumers’ Winter Travel Plans Winter can be the most expensive time of the year, not only because of the holiday season but also for epic ski trips. Winter ski trips are an incredible way to experience the thrill of the slopes while soaking in breathtaking mountain scenery. There’s nothing quite like the combination of fresh powder, crisp alpine air, and the après-ski atmosphere that […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 18, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Snow Refresh Report from February 11-12, 2024 A snow refresh in Revelstoke is a game-changer, especially on days nine and ten in a row. We drove back to Revy after a frosty sojourn at Big White because the forecast called for 10-20 centimeters (4-8″) by Monday. The storm rolled into Revy a little later than we expected. Even with less new snow […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
With the Yen at Multi-Decade Lows, Now is the Time to Book a Ski Trip to Japan Monetary policy and weakening currencies aren’t usually how I decide where to take my next ski trip. But, this year, the weak yen keeps coming up. At ¥141 to $1, the cost of a trip to Japan is at an all-time low. The cost savings are significant! Japan is a bucket list destination. Social media would have you believe there […] Mike Humphrey | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Offering Big Savings on Winter Vacations [Post updated 10/12/23: $400 Air Credit extended through Dec. 31] Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a resort on many skiers’ and snowboarders’ bucket lists. It is easy to see why, with 2,500 acres of phenomenal terrain, incredible snow quality, and some of the most magnificent mountain views in the world. It also boasts one of the greatest continuous inbounds […] Featured Article Brent Glogau | December 27, 2023 0 Comments
The Perfect Ski Trip You Should Take Based on Your Zodiac Sign People have been attempting to gain insights into human behavior from the stars for thousands of years. Can your personality really be predicted based on which constellation the sun was passing through when you were born? Could they also indicate where you should take your next ski trip? See if you agree with the list below, then start planning your […] Brent Glogau | December 17, 2023 0 Comments
Epic 4,200-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Ski Safari Highlights! We drove 2,200 miles from Bariloche, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina in October. We then got on a boat and sailed another 2,000 miles down to Antarctica and back. This was the most epic road trip of my life. We skied in: Esquel, Argentina El Fraile, Chile El Chalten, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina Deception Island, Antarctica Portal Point, Antarctica Port Lockroy, Antarctica […] Featured Video Miles Clark | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
[GIVEAWAY] Don’t Miss this Chance to Win the Ultimate Ski Trip to RED Mountain Resort, BC, This Winter RED Mountain Resort is located just eight miles across the U.S./Canada border and if you’ve never visited before, you are missing out. The resort has nearly 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, a 3,000-foot vertical rise, and the town of Rossland was voted the #1 ski town in Canada two years in a row. With some of the best tree skiing […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
You Can Have Private Access to this Utah Resort with Luxury Accommodations and Snowboarding Lessons from Shaun White for Only $12.60 a Night Olympic gold medalist, Shaun White, is teaming up with Vrbo to offer a lucky winner and their crew an incredible private ski and snowboard experience. The winner of the contest will receive lodging at The Boulders, a luxury ski-in/ski-out Vrbo cabin and private access to the entire Eagle Point Resort in Utah, as well as one-on-one time with the “Flying Tomato.” […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 18, 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
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