Palisades Tahoe, CA, Renames 2 Landmarks to Remove Word ‘Squaw’ | US Government Committed to Renaming 650 Landmarks Nationwide Following the renaming of Squaw Valley ski area last year, the US government has committed to renaming hundreds of peaks, lakes, streams, and other geographical features on federal lands across the country that feature ‘Squaw’. Related: Squaw Valley, CA Announces New Name: Palisades Tahoe The word “Squaw” is considered a racial & sexist slur against Native Americans. “After extensive research […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 12, 2022 6 Comments
Palisades Tahoe or Mammoth Mountain? For some reason, many casual skiers in the United States find it hard to believe that California has good skiing, let alone skiing at all. Thanks to Hollywood, California has long been associated with palm-lined streets and a warm Mediterranean climate. However, any skier who’s ever been to California knows it’s a legit outdoors destination, with the highest mountain range of […] Industry News Dylan Craig | August 3, 2022 20 Comments
The 6 Best Spring Skiing Resorts in North America: Spring skiing is a sacred activity in North America. The seriousness of winter was gradually worn away as skier’s and rider’s furrowed brows soften due to playful spring snow conditions, the skin of members of the opposite sex, and strong alcoholic beverages. In North American ski towns, spring is about renewal, alternate activities, goofy costumes, snowller blades, hot tubs, and live music. Many ski resort offer some sort of combination of the above mention sacred springtime activities but only a few offer up the whole enchilada. These are the chosen ones: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2022 4 Comments
Data Shows Major Drop in Sierra Snowpack Over Last 10 Years California’s snowpack every winter provides one-third of the state’s water supply. But in recent years, that snowpack has seemed to be dwindling. Now, data suggests that there has been a sharp drop in California’s snowpack over the last decade. From 2002 to 2011, 60% of the time the Sierra snowpack was 100% or better, which is a pretty good trend, […] SnowBrains | February 26, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Squaw Valley, CA Athlete Ross Tester’s Winning Run from Freeride World Tour Stop in Andorra [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwOP96g_LdA&feature=youtu.be"] SnowBrains | February 19, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: 3 Laps in “The Fingers”, Backflips, Crazy Fun Chute 75s [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geaHIOg2Ifc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies"] Miles Clark | February 4, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Mammoth and Lake Tahoe, CA Ski Towns Reopen Hotels and Lodges to Tourists Yesterday, California Gov. Gary Newsom lifted the statewide stay-at-home order, which limited restaurants to take-out and delivery services only, closed hair salons and barbershops, and left retailers open at only 20% capacity since December 3rd. As a result, Mammoth and Lake Tahoe ski areas and towns are reopening hotels and lodges to tourists – just as the snow is about to […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 26, 2021 1 Comment
Squaw Valley, CA Considering Discussion With Native American Leaders About Removing Racial Slur From Name “The English word squaw is an ethnic and sexual slur, historically used for Indigenous North American women. Contemporary use of the term, especially by non-Natives, is considered offensive, derogatory, misogynist, and racist.” – Wikipedia Last week, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced that it may change its name by removing the word ‘squaw’ from its name because that is a racial slur. “We realize it is time to re-examine our use […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2020 2 Comments
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