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The 7 Best Offseason Training Activities and Their Benefits for Freeride Skiing

Summer is here and, unfortunately, unless you live in the southern hemisphere or near a glacier, skiing is done until next winter. What are some off season training methods and how much will they impact your skiing come next winter? Staying active and fit is undoubtedly the most important thing you can do, but which activities will have a direct […]

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Zach Suffish | July 16, 2025
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The 9 Best North American Ski Areas to Visit in the Summer

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While many of us visit ski resorts in the wintertime for skiing, snowboarding, and other snowy escapades, many of North America’s premier ski destinations transform into vibrant hubs of activity during the summer months. As the snow melts, these mountainous regions reveal ideal playgrounds that offer endless outdoor pursuits, from hiking and mountain biking to zip-lining and scenic gondola rides. […]

Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 12, 2025
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Top 7 Most Unexpected Animals Seen on the Slopes

Like any outdoor activity humans participle in, from time to time we tend to come in contact with the original inhabitants of the area we choose to make our playground. Many ski resorts are on national forests, and in those dense, often remote areas one can run into some pretty striking wildlife. In fact, Colorado’s White River National Forest is […]

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Avatar photo Joseph Kaufmann | July 9, 2025
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[PHOTOS] 12″ of Summer Snow Blankets the European Alps

A rare summer cold front swept across the Alps overnight, blanketing mountains in snow and sending temperatures tumbling well below seasonal norms. The weather event, which began late July 7 and continued into July 8, brought snow to elevations as low as 7,500 feet (2,300 meters). Related: 11 Ski Areas are Still Open in the Northern Hemisphere Meteorological data confirmed […]

Steven Agar | July 8, 2025
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“I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather”—Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer?

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We are well into June and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in—and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good sports to […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 18, 2025
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Copper Mountain, CO, Launches Summer Hike Park, Extending Ski Season Into September

Shred all summer at Copper Mountain, CO's, hike park. | Photo: Copper Mountain

As Colorado’s winter season draws to a close, Copper Mountain has officially opened its Summer Hike Park, providing the state’s only on-snow terrain park experience through the summer months. The park, located in Center Village, welcomes skiers and snowboarders every Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with operations scheduled through September 7, weather permitting. Related: Ski and […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 17, 2025
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Set to Launch Summer With Bridger Gondola and Bike Park Opening June 7

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Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ready to kick off another legendary summer season, rolling out a stacked lineup of activities starting June 7. The Bridger Gondola will begin spinning for scenic rides, and the Jackson Hole Bike Park—widely regarded as the Tetons’ premier mountain biking playground—will open its trails for riders of all abilities. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 4, 2025
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Why Palisades Tahoe, CA, Is the Ultimate Summer Playground for Families and Adventurers

Summer is officially on at Palisades Tahoe, California, and the mountain is rolling out a packed lineup of music, outdoor adventure, and family-friendly events—because who says the stoke stops when the snow melts? Aerial Tram: Views, Vibes, and Vertical The legendary Aerial Tram is back in action starting June 20 (weather and conditions permitting), ready to whisk you and your […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 3, 2025
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Lake Tahoe, CA, Boating Season Kicks Off with Stronger Protections in Place This Year

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Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for the 2025 boating season and aquatic invasive species management agencies are encouraging boaters and paddlers to stay up to date with strengthened procedures to protect the lake from the spread of aquatic invasive species. Changes this year include mandatory decontaminations and additional processing time […]

Avatar photo Press Release | May 8, 2025
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Vail Resorts’ 5 Colorado Resorts Announce Summer Opening Dates

Breckenridge Ski Resort is still open for spring skiing and riding through May 11, while Vail Resorts’ five Colorado resorts prepare for summer. Golf begins at Keystone Resort on May 9, which means you can golf and ski on the same day in Summit County from May 9-11. Resorts will offer scenic chairlift and gondola rides, mountain biking, and a […]

Avatar photo Press Release | April 25, 2025
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End of Season Checklist: Care for Your Gear

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Sadly, the ski season is coming to an end, or for some it already has. Soon your focus may turn toward warmer weather activities, but before you do, it is wise to give your gear some TLC before storing it away for the season. Doing so will ensure you are ready to hit the slopes again when the snow returns, […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | April 20, 2025
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5 Multi-Resort Passes That Offer Access to Ride the Southern Hemisphere

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[UPDATED: 4/10/25 at 9:00 a.m. PST] As the winter ski season winds down in North America, many people will turn to more seasonal activities like biking, hiking, golf, or spending time at the lake. It makes sense as the weather turns warmer and ski resorts close. It can be a sad time of year for many as most ski resorts […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | April 10, 2025
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Reveals Plans to Build 1,700 Foot-Long Lift-Accessed Skate Park on Upper Whistler Mountain

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, renowned for its world-class ski terrain and breathtaking mountain scenery, is taking a bold step to redefine its summer offerings. In response to the indefinite closure of summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier, the resort has announced the construction of a massive lift-accessed skate park on the upper slopes of Whistler Mountain. This groundbreaking project, set […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | April 1, 2025
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4 Days on The Snake River with Tributary Whitewater

On top of Eagle's Nest. Photo Credit: SnowBrains

At over 8,000 feet at its deepest point, Hells Canyon along the Oregon and Idaho border is the deepest gorge in North America. The Snake River cuts through the epic canyon that was formed by violent tectonic plate collisions, underwater volcanoes, and immense lava flows. Within the canyon contains some of North America’s oldest anthropology discoveries, hundreds of human artifacts […]

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Luke Guilford | March 10, 2025
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[PHOTOS] Bogus Basin, ID, On Film

After a long, smoky summer, Idaho has finally received a break in the temperatures and air quality. While people in other parts of the country may already be thinking about snow and some mountaintops have already received some snow, many mountain bikers in Idaho are getting ready for some much-anticipated fall riding. Here are a few silver halide emulsions from […]

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Zach Armstrong | October 21, 2024
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Ski Portillo, Chile, Closing Day 2024, Report: Is it 2025 Yet?

Report from September 21-22, 2024 Ski Portillo is just over two hours from the Santiago Airport. Although bus, private driver, and helicopter transfers are available, we opted for a rental car. The drive through the foothills was full of vineyards, which made for a great halfway stop. Once in the valley, traffic started to slow behind trucks traveling through the […]

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Brett Ploss | September 24, 2024
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Cerro Bayo, Argentina, Report: The Most Scenic Ski Resort in The World?

Report from Tuesday, September 17, 2024 We drove two hours from San Martin de Los Andes along the Ruta de Los Siete Lagos to get to the base of Cerro Bayo. The drive was filled with stunning miradors of the lakes along the route. It was necessary to drive slowly as cows decided our lane was the best place to […]

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Brett Ploss | September 20, 2024
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Patagonia, Argentina, Backcountry Report: Lenga Tree Forest Powder Skiing & a Sad Avalanche Story

Report from September 4, 2024 Tuesday night was windy as hell… The wind woke me up a few times down here in town and that has happened very few times in my 14 seasons here. I knew in the night that we’d have to downgrade our plans and be real safe out there the next day. The wind from Tuesday […]

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Miles Clark | September 5, 2024
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Cerro Catedral, Argentina, Report: Tasty Tree Skiing as Ice Finally Turns to Powder in Patagonia

Report from September 2, 2024 August was a rough month here. Cold, icy, un-snowy. Our hopes were set on a snowy September and on Day 1 of September, it snowed… We got out there on Tuesday, September 2, to sample the goods. Our first run in the trees was splendid. The snow wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t deep, and we were […]

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Miles Clark | September 4, 2024
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Trip Report: The Sensational Views of a Ski Adventure on Cerro Lopez, Argentina

Report from August 29, 2024 One of the most gorgeous places on Earth is Bariloche, Argentina’s 6,811′ Cerro Lopez. The most breathtaking hike of my life was summiting this mountain and taking its north ridge right down into Lake Nahuel Huapi in March 2009. In July 2009, I skied from just above Refugio Lopez but never from the summit proper. […]

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Miles Clark | September 1, 2024
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