Dust Produced by the Shrinking Great Salt Lake is Harming the Utah Snowpack The Great Salt Lake and the effect it has on winter storms, commonly referred to as ‘Lake Effect’, is one of the biggest reasons that Utah is credited with the greatest snow on Earth. Lake effect occurs when a cold winter storm passes over a warm body of water and picks up water from the lake, causing an increase in […] Industry News Tyler Hatch | July 10, 2023 1 Comment
Canyons Village, UT, Parking Will Remain Free Next Year According to a report by KPCW, the Cabriolet parking lot at Canyons Village in Park City, UT, will remain free for the upcoming winter season of 2023/24, and no reservations will be required. However, paid parking reservations of $25 will still be necessary in the Mountain Village base area from December 15 to April 7. Advance reservations are required seven […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] A Record-Breaking Season at Snowbird, UT The winter of 2023 at Snowbird was a record-breaking season for skiers and riders, with non-stop snowfall from November throughout the season. Although challenging due to obstacles such as road closures and snowy nights, it offered dream lines and endless powder turns for guests and made everyone who calls Snowbird home stronger. The season created bragging rights and unforgettable memories, […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
Wasatch Mountains, UT, Report: A 1,500′ Wiggle Down Suicide Chute Report from Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Yesterday was the first day of summer so we went skiing. We had heard a quiet buzz about there being a long wiggle running down the length of Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior and wanted to go see it for ourselves. When we got to the base of that Blonde Bitch of a […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | June 22, 2023 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Plans New $27 Million 10-Person Gondola at Canyons Village, UT In collaboration with Vail Resorts, the owner of Park City Mountain, Canyons Village has recently sealed a development agreement to construct a cutting-edge 10-person gondola. The agreement, signed by the board of trustees of the Canyons Village Management Association (CVMA), marks an important step towards enhancing the mountain experience for visitors. Dubbed the Sunrise Gondola, this state-of-the-art addition will replace […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 21, 2023 1 Comment
Powder Mountain, UT, and 100%® Announce Bike Park Partnership The Official Protection Partner of Powder Mountain, 100% Will Support Summer Mountain Bike Programs, Rentals, Demos, and Prizes for Weekly Races Powder Mountain announced its partnership with 100% today, making the premium eyewear and helmet brand the official protection partner of Powder Mountain Bike Park. Related: Powder Mountain, UT, Announces Mountain Bike Park Upgrades & More for Summer ‘23 The […] Cycle CycleBrains | June 16, 2023 0 Comments
UDOT Announces SR224 Guardsman Pass Now Open For the Summer Today, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announced that work to clear snow from Guardsman Pass, nestled between Big Cottonwood Canyon and the Park City Ridgeline in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, is complete, and the pass is open to the public. The announcement is a remarkable achievement considering work only began on Monday, June 5th. The pass is a short stretch […] SnowBrains | June 8, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Avalanche Damage During Utah’s Record-Breaking 22/23 Winter Among “Worst Ever Seen” The video above shows the destruction caused by heavy snowfall and avalanches during Utah’s record-breaking winter 22/23. Thousands of trees and a bathroom facility at Tanner’s Flat campground were destroyed. Related: State of Emergency Declared Across Utah Due to Destructive Flooding Due to this, the cleanup in Little Cottonwood Canyon will be a more significant task than usual. This year, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
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