The Unique Charm of Upside Down Ski Areas Imagine starting your ski day skiing and not standing in the lift queue or waiting to pick up your pass. That is exactly what happens when you visit one of the United States’ few upside-down ski resorts. At these unique ski areas, patrons park at the top of the hill and ski down to the base lifts. These inverted resorts […] Brains Robert Hansen | January 6, 2022 17 Comments
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Man Survives 2 hours and 40 minutes Under Avalanche in Val d’Isere, France An avalanche hit a family of four snowshoeing on the Chemins des Coves track of Val d’Isere, France. The family of four was not wearing transceivers on a level 4 of 5 danger day when a 200m long by 100m wide avalanche hit them. The mother and two teenagers were hit but not buried while the father was buried under […] Avalanche Dominic Gawel | January 29, 2021 0 Comments
How to Ski Free for a Day at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV Brought to you by Snowshoe Mountain Resort If you are a West Virginia resident you have the opportunity to ski free for a day at Snowshoe Mountain Resort this season. Every year Snowshoe does what’s called West Virginia Ski Free Day, offering West Virginia residents free lift tickets. This year’s event will be on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020. To redeem […] Offer SnowBrains | March 6, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Blizzard Warning for Upstate New York | Eastern Lake Ontario Region to See Up To 4 FEET of Snow | Snow for Many East Coast Ski Areas A blizzard warning has been issued by the NOAA for parts of upstate New York that could see 3 to 4 FEET of snow by Thursday, Feb. 27. Several ski areas in the eastern U.S. are expected to get new snow this week. * WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 4 feet across the Tug Hill Plateau, […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 27, 2020 0 Comments
Man Dies Following Skiing Incident at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV A 70-year-old man died following an incident at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV reports WVNS. On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 a 70-year-old skier was found unconscious on an intermediate ski slope in the Silver Creek area. Members of the Snowshoe Ski Patrol responded to the scene. They provided initial care, including CPR and other emergency medical interventions. He was then transported […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
Snowshoe Mountain, WV Opening Even More Terrain this Weekend It’s been an amazing week at Snowshoe Mountain, WV and it’s about to get even better. The trail count is going up, the resort announced yesterday. Here’s the plan for the next few days: Friday: Soaring Eagle lift opens with Upper Flume and Lower Hootenanny Saturday: Camp 99, J-Hook, and Lower Whistlepunk join the party Sunday: Lower Ballhooter On deck: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 6, 2019 0 Comments
As Snowshoe Mountain, WV Approaches Opening Day, Check Out their Beautiful ‘Whale Porn’… Opening day is fast approaching at Snowshoe Mountain, WV and the resort is hard at work making sure conditions are primed for skiers and riders. With a scheduled opening day of Friday 22nd November, it really does look like winter there right now, and it should be a day to remember. Related: Family Fun at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV ❄🐳By this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 15, 2019 0 Comments
Snowshoe Mountain, WV Bottling Fresh, Unfiltered Mountain Air to Bring Mountain Experience to Everyone Snowshoe Mountain, the ubiquitous mountain resort in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains, yesterday announced it will be bottling its most prized possession: fresh mountain air. Related: Adventure Activities at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV The resort has developed a method to capture and bottle the fresh air from several undisclosed locations in its 11,000-acre backcountry, one of the more remote areas on […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2019 0 Comments
Make the Most of a Washington, DC Weekend With The Ikon Pass [Sponsored by Ikon Pass] Whether you’re a ski enthusiast or a history buff, you can get the best of both at Snowshoe, WV. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, Snowshoe boasts the best skiing in the region and is only a 4.5-hour drive from Washington, D.C. Day 1 Morning Arrive early at Dulles International Airport, pack into your car and head […] Featured Article SnowBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
Too Good to Be True? Nope. Buy Next Season’s Snowshoe Mountain, WV Unlimited Ridiculous Pass Now for Just $259 As the saying goes, when something seems too good to be true, it probably is. But in the case of this offer from Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV, it IS true. And also ridiculous. Related: Family Fun at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV How does unlimited corduroy carving, powder turns, and goggle tans, all for just $259 grab you? Snowshoe’s legendary Ridiculous Pass is […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Family Fun at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain] Snowshoe Mountain, WV has a ton to offer when it comes to skiing and riding, outdoor activities, and nightlife, but is also full of family-friendly activities. Enjoy a sleigh ride, play around at the Big Top, try your hand at snowmobiling, play at Split Rock Pools, or check out the Coca-Cola Tube Park. Sleigh Rides At […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Body of Snowshoer Caught in an Avalanche on Monday in B.C. Backcountry Found by Search Team UPDATE: 2/21/2019 – 0500 PST : The body of Remi Michalowski, 39, who had been missing since Monday (Feb. 18), when an avalanche hit him and a friend while out on an overnight trip, has been recovered. His friend, a 30-year-old man, was able to cling to a tree and call 911, before being rescued by search crews. North Shore […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2019 0 Comments
Ballhooter 2019 at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain Resort] What are you doing for Spring Break 2019? Millions will be flocking to the beaches of Florida, but what about a weekend-long apres party in the mountains? Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV can offer you just that – a Spring Break festival that involves free concerts and a variety of activities, contests, and games all over […] Jenah MacGrain | February 21, 2019 0 Comments
Adventure Activities at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain] Snowshoe Mountain, WV has many activities to offer, other than skiing or riding, that are sure to keep everyone in your party entertained and wanting more. For those seeking the thrill of adventure, the Woods Escape Room, night skiing, adventure dining, off-road tours, snowmobile tours, tubing, and horseback riding are among the many activities offered […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | February 5, 2019 0 Comments
Learn to Ski and Ride at Snowshoe Mountain, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain] This just in from West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain: “January: the month of fresh slates, new perspectives and positive vibes (also known for dropping plenty of fresh snowflakes). With the start of each new year, our passion for snow is reinvigorated and knowing that it’s “Learn to Ski and Ride Month” just gets us even more stoked […] Industry News Kim Vinet | January 25, 2019 0 Comments
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV to Open Wednesday November 21st for 2018-19 Season [This post is sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain Resort] Snowshoe Mountain will begin a weekend-long celebration of winter, family, friends, the holidays, and all things snow on Wednesday, November 21st. After what is sure to be a long night (and summer) of anticipation, Snowshoe will be counting down the minutes to rope-drop with coffee and hot chocolate for those eager skiers and […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | November 13, 2018 0 Comments
Ikon Pass + Epic Pass = 90+ Mountains of Fun The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass are both killer values that can get you on the hill just about anywhere in the country. So which one should you get? It’s a tough choice. Why not just get both! For $1898 you could have access to over 90 mountains around the world. That’s incredible considering you can pay upwards of $1500 […] Mike Lavery | September 5, 2018 0 Comments
A Solo Snowshoer Was Killed After Triggering Avalanche On Tent Ridge In Alberta’s Kananaskis Country According to Avalanche Canada, a solo snowshoer was killed after triggering a size 3.0 avalanche and being buried by it on Sunday, March 20th 2016. An avalanche classified as size three is considered large enough to destroy a car or small building, or break trees. The body of the snowshoer was discovered by rescue crews on Monday, March 21st 2016. The […] Avalanche Chris Wallner | March 22, 2016 0 Comments
5 Avalanches Kill 6 People in 4 Days in Oregon, Utah, Colorado The Western USA had a bad week with avalanches. Six people died in 5 different avalanches in Oregon, Utah, and Colorado between Saturday and Tuesday. This year, there have been 12 avalanche deaths in the USA, 6 of those happened in the past week. An avalanche in the wouth Wallowa Mountains near Cornucopia killed two cross-country skiers mid-day Tuesday. […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 13, 2014 3 Comments
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