Wasatch Mountains, UT, Report: The North Face of Mt. Superior in Cringy, Rock-Strewn Powder Snow Report from November 30, 2024 We went for Cardiac Ridge in the Wasatch Mountains, UT, on Saturday. The weather was warm and sunny with a slight breeze when we left the car around 9am. Up and over Cardiff Pass without incident. Across and down into the headwaters of Cardiff Fork. We gawked all around and there were quite few tracks […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 2, 2024 1 Comment
9 Ski Areas Seniors Can Ski for Free If there is one perk to aging, it‘s got to be free skiing. Growing older certainly is proving to have its benefits, with some resorts across North America offering free ski passes to those who meet their definitions of “Senior” or “Super Senior” (now there’s a super-hero we can all aspire to be one day). Related: 3 Ski Areas to […] Industry News Luke Guilford | December 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers For skiers and snowboarders, a reliable vehicle is more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a gateway to adventure. The best cars for snow enthusiasts combine rugged capability, ample cargo space, and cold-weather features that make winter travel easier and more comfortable. Whether you’re tackling icy mountain roads or hauling gear for the whole crew, the right car can […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 1, 2024 2 Comments
Berthoud Pass, CO, Report: A Deep Thanksgiving Morning Report from Thursday, November 28, 2024 Just over an hour from Denver, Colorado, is Berthoud Pass, a popular backcountry zone that was once a ski area. The Berthoud Pass Ski Area was home to one of the first ski lifts in the state. Unfortunately, the ski area closed in 2003, but the slopes live on today for backcountry enthusiasts. Related: Jones Pass, […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT, Report: Solid Top to Bottom Skiing on Season Pass Holder Opening Day Report from November 29, 2024 I was honored to ski Deer Valley on their season pass appreciation day this past Friday. They hooked up a free lunch (entree, dessert, fountain drink), and the skiing started at noon. I showed up at about noon, and almost no one was around. I rode up the Carpenter chairlift and then slid down to […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 1, 2024 1 Comment
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of December 1 – 10, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Snow has been falling, and more resorts are opening every week. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond. […] Weather Brent Thomas | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 11 Superior Snow Stakes in North America When winter arrives, and the snow starts piling up, ski resort guests start using all available tools to determine the prime time to chase the best powder. Besides reading the snow report, calling the snow phone, or studying the telemetry, snow stakes, and snow-measuring devices placed around ski areas that visually measure the latest snowfall can be one of the […] Brains Brent Thomas | November 30, 2024 2 Comments
Park City, UT, Report: Fun Payday Laps on Fast, Firm, Snow on Opening Week Report from November 29, 2024 After skiing in the Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, backcountry yesterday I zipped back to Park City Mountain Resort and met up with my wife for a few afternoon runs. We skied the Park City side (the Canyon side is open with the Saddleback chairlift). Three chairlifts are open on the Park City side: Payday First […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 29, 2024 0 Comments
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