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Bode Miller Issues Honest Note as He Brings Back Peak Ski Company

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After a brief and turbulent pause, Peak Skis is making a return, this time with a more measured approach and a clear acknowledgment of what went wrong. Founder and Olympic champion Bode Miller addressed the pause and return of Peak Skis with a candid apology, taking full responsibility for the company’s early missteps after its initial launch. Related: What’s Happened […]
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Inside the Culture, Scale, and Operations of North America’s Biggest Resort with Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath

High above Whistler Village, Whistler Blackcomb COO Belinda Trembath, spent part of her workday the same way she does when time allows during the winter: on skis, moving through lift lines, greeting employees by name, and solving problems in real time. Known simply as “BT” to just about everyone on the mountain, from frontline staff to long-time locals and first-time guests, […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days

Over 300" of snow at Alyeska Resort already this season. Credit: Alyeska Resort

Forecast for January 10-19, 2026 It’s always snowing somewhere, and for skiers and riders, that’s where the magic happens. Fresh snow is what turns ordinary runs into powder days, and every skier knows the thrill of waking up to see a few extra inches (or feet) on the mountain report. Whether you’re chasing the deepest conditions or just living vicariously through […]
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General Manager of Mt. Ashland, OR, Andrew Gast Resigns Amid Resort Closure

[UPDATE: Mt. Ashland opened for the season on Wednesday, January 7) Mt. Ashland has had a challenging season so far, with less-than-ideal conditions forcing an indefinite midseason closure. Following the early closure, additional news has emerged for the South Central Oregon resort. Andrew Gast, General Manager of the resort since 2021, announced his resignation in the pursuit of another unknown job opportunity. Related: SnowBrains Podcast […]
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Racer Tom Eclipses 16 Million Vertical Feet Skied in a Year, Officially Breaking His Own World Record

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Thomas “Racer Tom” Hart has pushed downhill skiing into territory few thought was possible. The 64-year-old North Ogden, Utah, resident has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the greatest vertical distance skied downhill in one year for the fourth time, marking his third time surpassing his own previous benchmark. Guinness certified the record on December 19, 2025. Between November […]
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Introducing Ski Mountaineering Which Debuts at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy

Ski mountaineering, known as ‘skimo,’ will make its Olympic debut this year at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted unanimously in July 2021 to include the sport, which has deep roots in the European Alps and has grown rapidly worldwide through World Cup circuits and World Championships. Related: Dual Moguls—The Newest and Fastest-Paced […]
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Rare Snowstorm Paralyzes Europe’s Major Cities, Turns Paris Into Urban Ski Hill

I landed in Amsterdam to pure chaos. Frozen, snowed-over runways. Airplanes gridlocked. Departure boards showing the word “CANCELLED” in lists that stretched the entire length of the tv monitors. The airport was not designed for snow like this. The pilot said it himself over the intercom as our plane stood there, motionless. The pilot repeated himself an hour later. Then […]
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Mt. Ashland, OR, Pauses Ski Operations Indefinitely Due to Not Having Enough Snow

Mount Ashland, Oregon, has recently announced via Facebook they are pausing ski operations indefinitely as of December 31, 2025. Mt Ashland, located in South Central Oregon, is a owned and operated by the non-profit Mt. Ashland Association and was founded in 1964. Located in a subalpine climate, yearly rainfall averages over 60 inches, while snowfall averages 223 inches. The high […]
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Diamond Peak, NV, Report: A Reminder Why Smaller Tahoe Mountains Deliver Big Days

Report from Monday, January 5, 2025 After three straight days of rain from New Year’s through January 3, winter in Tahoe felt like it was hanging by a thread. Rain hammered the snowpack, even at higher elevations, stripping coverage and leaving much of the region waiting—again—for a real reset. That reset finally arrived over the weekend, and by Monday, January […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days

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Forecast for January 3-12, 2026 It’s always snowing somewhere, and for skiers and riders, that’s where the magic happens. Fresh snow is what turns ordinary runs into powder days, and every skier knows the thrill of waking up to see a few extra inches (or feet) on the mountain report. Whether you’re chasing the deepest conditions or just living vicariously through […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Offers Free Lift Tickets to Telluride Passholders, Workers, and Dependents Amid Ski Patroller Strike-Induced Resort Closure

As the ski patrol strike at Telluride Ski Resort continues with no clear end date, the impact is rippling through Colorado’s ski community. With Telluride closed since December 27 following stalled contract negotiations, both local workers and visiting skiers have been left scrambling during one of the busiest times of the season. In response, Monarch Mountain has stepped in with […]
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January 2026 State of the Western U.S. Snowpack: Still Well Below Average with Some Bright Spots and Hope

Happy New Year. Winter is beginning to take shape across the Western U.S., although it’s still slow in some places, leaving some unhappy. Last month, the snowpack was so abysmal that many skiers and snowboarders still hadn’t had their first days on the mountain. The continued slow start to the season has January snowpack levels well below typical depths for […]
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Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: No Lines for My First Day of the Season On Christmas

Report for Thursday, December 25, 2025 Usually, the ski season in the Pacific Northwest kicks off around Thanksgiving. Not this season, which is perplexing given it is supposed to be a La Niña year, which typically brings huge snowfall to the area. It’s been incredibly frustrating waiting for enough snow to hit the slopes. I rarely go skiing on Christmas […]
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