Do Big Waves = Big Savings on Flights? For the first time ever, big waves do equal big savings on flights from one major airline! Alaska Airlines is teaming up with international surf prediction website Surfline to run a surf based discount for their travelers. The promotion is aligned with Hawaii’s big wave season and will run through November 20th. As swells grow, prices on roundtrip tickets drop […] Surf Robert Hansen | November 20, 2019 0 Comments
Brian Head Resort, UT Joins The Largest Ski Collective In The Southwest Mountain Capital Partners just acquired Brian Head Resort, adding the Utah ski area to the largest ski and outdoor collective in the Southwest. Mountain Capital Partners currently owns and operates seven ski and mountain bike resorts throughout the Southwest, including Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Brian Head is the second Utah-based ski resort to join the collective, alongside […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 0 Comments
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The 12 Biggest Ski Areas In The World Just where are the world’s largest ski areas, and how large are they? Based on advertised data compiled by Rob Hodgetts on CNN.com here’s a rundown of the world’s 12 largest ski areas, with European ski areas being measured in kilometers of runs: 1. Les 3 Vallees, France Size: 600 kilometers of runs. 2. Portes du Soleil, France Size: Advertises […] SnowBrains | November 1, 2019 2 Comments
What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law Colorado’s New I -70 Traction Law has updated the requirements for vehicles driving on state highways during winter months. The new law, which went into effect on August 2nd, 2019 states that during an active Traction Law (also known as a Code 15), motorists must have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow designation, or a four-wheel/all-wheel-drive vehicle. Related: New […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 30, 2019 3 Comments
Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings This Winter The National Weather Service is rolling out a new severe weather alert that warns of intense, but short periods of snowfall and wind resulting in reduced visibility called snow squalls. Related: New NOAA App Brings Cool Earth and Space Animations to Your Phone Snow squalls are quick bursts of intense snow accompanied by strong, gusty winds. They’re typically short-lived, lasting […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
Forbes Magazine: The 20 Best Places To Visit In 2020 Forbes Magazine just dropped their selection for the 20 best places to travel to next year. Our favorite is the beautiful ski town of Bariloche, Argentina. Here’s their list: 1. Amangiri/Lake Powell, Utah/Antelope Canyon, Arizona Why? The island of Sicily contains some of the most remarkable sites in the world, including the legendary Valley of the Temple, where the remains of seven […] SnowBrains | October 18, 2019 0 Comments
9 Ski Destinations Driving Distance From New York City Looking to get out of the city this winter to ski? Listed below are 9 ski destinations located only a quick trip away from New York City. Hunter Mountain, New York Hunter is a popular ski area among East coast shredders and is located less than 3 hours away from New York City by car. It’s a 4-season resort in […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 0 Comments