Valdez, AK, Report: Skiing Through an Ice Cave & Epic Powder on a Heli-Assisted Ski Touring Trip Report from April 14, 2024 On Sunday I got the nod to take a fun group of skiers on a heli-assisted ski tour with Pulseline Adventure. Malou Peterson, Etienne, and Carson. We chose to get dropped off near “Girls” and drop down into the Hoodoo Glacier zone. The first run held happy, fun, blower powder. The second run was right […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
My Ego Led To The Hardest Crash of My Life in Alaska Report from April 13, 2024 On Saturday, I took the hardest fall of my life. It was 100% preventable… On the first run of the day, we found 75 cm (30 inches) of new snow. “The deepest snow of my life!” yelled our buddy Travis Ganong (former World Cup ski racer) after his first run. Related: U.S. Ski Racer Travis […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 17, 2024 1 Comment
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Exceptional Spring Conditions Ahead of Sunday’s Gunbarrel Challenge Report from Sunday, April 14, 2024 After extending its season twice, Monarch Mountain, Colorado, will close this coming Sunday, April 21, 2024. With the snowpack at 126% of the average, this season has been incredible compared to the rest of the USA. Related: Monarch Mountain, CO, Extends Season a Second Time Driving up towards Monarch Pass from Salida, it was […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | April 16, 2024 0 Comments
Bolton Valley, VT, Report: Perfect Snow and Blue Skies on the Eve of Totality Report from Sunday, April 7, 2024 Bolton Valley, where I started going maybe a decade ago for night skiing operations, became one of my go-to resorts this season on Indy Pass. I love it here, and I have only really started to explore their terrain. I already have a list of what I want to experience next year – mainly […] Conditions Report Jacqui Davis | April 14, 2024 1 Comment
Valdez, Alaska, Report: Impeccable Snow & Big Sluff on an Amazing Shoup Glacier Island Report from April 9, 2024 Monday was the 2nd day of my 2024 Alaska heli-ski season. The day started cloudy and slowly started clearing. By 1:30pm, we were in the air. We bumped out to the Shoup Glacier, a place I spent 1 month camping and skiing with a buncha crazy Aussies back in 2014. Huge glacier. Gorgeous zone. We […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
Valdez, Alaska, Report: 9-Runs in Explosive Powder on Phenomenal Terrain on Day #1 Report from April 7, 2024 (if you would like to heli-ski with Miles this April please email us:Â contact@snowbrains.com) Sunday was the first day of my 2024 Alaska ski season. This is my 3rd season heli-ski guiding for Pulseline Adventure and my 16th spring in Alaska. I consider skiing up here a completely different season because there’s nothing else like […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 9, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: It’s Hard to Hate Spring Report from Monday, April 8, 2024 Even though it’s hard to hate spring, I really do resent it. The extra hours of sun eat away at the snowpack and erase all the dust from the trees. Sure, it’s the natural seasonal cycle, but it feels like spring comes early every year. My first spring tour was up Mt. Hood’s east slopes. I […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | April 9, 2024 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK, Report: With 58 Feet of Snow, Spring Skiing Conditions are Excellent Mother Nature has been working overtime in Girdwood, Alaska, and there are no signs of stopping. Alyeska Resort has already received 58 FEET of snow this winter and expects more this week. Related: Why This is THE Year to Ski Alyeska Resort, AK With over 700″ of snow coating the mountain this season, nearly all the runs are open and […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments