Letter From The Editor: Myths, Fallacies, and the Usefulness of Social Media in the Backcountry I took my role as Editor with SnowBrains four years ago, when I was a young college kid at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. I wanted to ski every day and find a way to make a living from writing, and by some cosmic chance I landed an internship with SnowBrains. Not long after that, I was […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | November 29, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude, UT, Welcomes New VP of Mountain Operations BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, UTAH, Nov. 28, 2023 – Solitude Mountain Resort is pleased to announce that Scott Cherry has joined its leadership team as the VP of mountain operations. Cherry comes to Solitude from Mammoth Mountain, where he was the director of slope maintenance. As the VP of mountain operations at Solitude, Cherry will oversee ski patrol, grooming, snowmaking, lift […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] “Have an Adventure” – Red Bull Athlete John Collinson’s Latest Film Project A human-powered think piece that follows a collection of skiers as they explore familiar terrain in search of new adventure around Utah’s famous backcountry. Join The North Face Athlete John Collinson as he follows in his father’s tracks to turn new corners and explore the canyon, he grew up in. Along the way John explores his father’s skiing philosophies while […] Backcountry SnowBrains | November 13, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude, UT, Will Open for 2023/24 Season Friday, November 10 November 9, 2023 (BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, UT) — Solitude Mountain Resort will open for skiing and snowboarding with an early season stoke event for Solitude and Ikon Pass holders on Friday, November 10. Originally scheduled for November 17, this will be Solitude’s earliest opening in 10 years.Link lift is scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with access […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 9, 2023 0 Comments
Snowmaking Underway at Snowbasin Resort, UT | Opening Day Set for Nov. 24 Thanks to the seasonal shift and cooler temps in northern Utah, Snowbasin officially fired up the snowmaking guns for the season. With just a few weeks away from opening, the snowmaking is helping lay down a solid layer for Mother Nature to build upon ahead of what is shaping up to be another incredible season. Over the summer, Snowbasin went […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 8, 2023 0 Comments
Brian Head, UT, Delays Opening Day by 1 Week Due to Warm Temperatures Today Brian Head Resort in Utah announced it will delay its 2023/24 ski season opening. The updated opening day is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023, conditions permitting. On its Facebook page, the resort announced: “Our dedicated mountain operations team has been working tirelessly to ensure the best possible opening day conditions for you. While our efforts have been continuous and persevering, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude, UT, to Implement Parking Reservation System to Address Traffic Congestion This Season Parking reservations will be required only on weekends and holiday periods; parking is free for vehicles with four or more people. BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, UTAH, Nov. 2, 2023 – Solitude Mountain Resort today announced it will introduce a comprehensive paid parking reservation system for the upcoming 23/24 ski season in response to increasing demand for convenient mountain access and as […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 2, 2023 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Voted Top 2 Resort in the West Snowbasin Resort, UT, is receiving national attention after being recognized as No. 2 in the west in Ski Magazine’s 2024 Resort Guide. The annual guide is based on the results of the Reader Resort Survey, the most comprehensive, trusted and longest-running rankings in the industry. This is the third year in a row that Snowbasin has landed in the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 25, 2023 0 Comments