SnowBrains Header logo
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Site Map
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains Vimeo Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

vertical feet

Manhattan, NY, Man Skis over 61,000 Vertical Feet Right Outside New York City

Yann

Recent news about skiers and riders covering over 100,000 vertical feet in one day has inspired many, especially an incredible 125,000-foot day. Until now, these feats took place at big mountain western U.S. resorts. But how much vertical could be skied in one day at a small east coast resort just two hours outside New York City? That’s exactly what […]

Brent Thomas | February 16, 2023
0 Comments

Snowboarder Rides 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

ester

Skiing or riding 100,000 vertical feet in one day may seem impossible. Everything has to line up with the conditions, the crowds, and personal stamina. Related: 62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record Yet that is exactly what Ester Francus accomplished last week when she rode 100,641 vertical feet on January 17 at Jackson Hole Mountain […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
Brent Thomas | January 23, 2023
0 Comments

62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record

brad blacker, 12.4-million vertical feet

62-year-old Brad Blacketor skied 188-days last year, in itself an impressive achievement. However, what if I told you that he averaged 66,000-vertical feet and forty chairlift rides on every single one of those days for an almost unbelievable 12.4-million vertical feet in one ski season. Now that’s an impressive achievement. Related: Killington, VT Man Breaks World Record for Vertical Feet in a […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | July 12, 2021
3 Comments

Middle Teton, WY Report: Southwest Couloir, Successful Summit, and Variable Snow

Report from Saturday, April 24 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Grand Teton National Park, WY – After 16 miles and 7,000 feet of elevation gain in 11 hours, Josh, Quinton, Micah, and I are exhausted after climbing and skiing the Middle Teton. Having looked forward to this objective for months, I am beyond stoked about our summit and […]

Conditions ReportConditions Report
Dominic Gawel | April 26, 2021
1 Comment

VIDEO: Man Skied 112,838-Vertical-Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

@mrwineglass112,838 vertical feet in one day. ##skiing ##skitok ##GoForTheHandful♬ Kblast DUMB – k.blasst This guy looks to have skied 112,838-vertical-feet in one day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY.  Related: School Teacher Skis 100,000-Vertical-Feet in One Day at Bogus Basin, ID He lapped Crags off the Teton Quad Chair 67-times to achieve this 7.5-hours non-stop feat. That’s over 15,000-feet and […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | April 13, 2021
0 Comments

10 Longest Vertical Drops in North America:

Lone Peak, MT.

We’ve decided to put a small twist on this statistic. The rankings we are displaying below only reflect the amount of vertical that can be accessed via a chairlift. No hiking. Just riding chairs and skiing down. This is more relevant for the highest percentage of skiers in North America, so we thought we’d allow the numbers to reflect that. We’ve decided to put a small twist on this statistic. The rankings we are displaying below only reflect the amount of vertical that can be accessed via a chairlift. No hiking. Just riding […]

SnowBrains | May 2, 2020
50 Comments

Killington, VT Man Breaks World Record for Vertical Feet in a Season | Skied 6-MILLION Vertical Feet this Season

killington, Vermont

Talk about dedication and commitment (and maybe a little bit of crazy)! A 65-year-old Killington, VT man has just (unofficially) set a new world record for the number of vertical feet skied in a season. Scott Howard has been trying to set his record at Killington, VT who are currently one of a handful of resorts still open and plan […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
Steven Agar | May 15, 2018
2 Comments

Aaron Rice Just Skied 2.5 Million Human Powered Vertical Feet In a Year

December 29th is a date Aaron Rice will never forget. It sounds crazy. But he did it. It took him 364 days to ski 2.5 million self-propered vertical feet. He just showed the whole world that if you have an objetive, and you work hard to get it done, nothing can stop you. “5 Winters ago I skied ~75,000′ vert, […]

Matias Ricci | December 30, 2016
10 Comments

Posts navigation

Older posts

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • [VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees
    [VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees
  • SnowBrains Forecast: Record Winter Just Won't Stop in Utah | Multiple Feet This Week
    SnowBrains Forecast: Record Winter Just Won't Stop in Utah | Multiple Feet This Week
  • [VIDEO] Huge Avalanche Filmed From Utah Ski Resort
    [VIDEO] Huge Avalanche Filmed From Utah Ski Resort
  • 715" - Lake Tahoe, CA, Just Surpassed 700" For Season and Snowiest March Ever Recorded
    715" - Lake Tahoe, CA, Just Surpassed 700" For Season and Snowiest March Ever Recorded
  • 2022/23 is Now Officially Mammoth Mountain, CA's, Snowiest Season Ever
    2022/23 is Now Officially Mammoth Mountain, CA's, Snowiest Season Ever
  • [PHOTOS] 2 People Seriously Injured After Avalanche Carries and Buries Snowcat in Utah Backcountry
    [PHOTOS] 2 People Seriously Injured After Avalanche Carries and Buries Snowcat in Utah Backcountry
  • Photo Tour of Utah Buried in Snow | 750" of Snow and Counting
    Photo Tour of Utah Buried in Snow | 750" of Snow and Counting
  • Snowmobiler's Body Found Under 22-Feet of Snow Following Utah Avalanche
    Snowmobiler's Body Found Under 22-Feet of Snow Following Utah Avalanche
  • Top 9 Season Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now
    Top 9 Season Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now
  • Woman is Suing Vail Resorts After Rescue Toboggan She Was in Overturned Due to "High Rate of Speed" of Patrollers
    Woman is Suing Vail Resorts After Rescue Toboggan She Was in Overturned Due to "High Rate of Speed" of Patrollers
  • .
SnowBrains
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: SnowBrains Child Theme.