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Steamboat, CO, Father and His 4 Kids Ski Over 10 Million Combined Vertical Feet this Season

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Earlier this year, SnowBrains covered the remarkable story of four young siblings who set a goal to all ski over a million vertical feet this season. Jeff Gebauer is the father of Liam, 13, Roman, 12, Fiona, 10, and Eric, 8, who all passed the million-foot milestone for the season on February 15. Reaching the million-foot milestone was something the […]
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Washington Man Sets World Record by Skiing Over 137,000 Vertical Feet in 12 Hours at Alpental Ski Resort

On March 7, 2025, Rob Bernhoff of Woodinville, Washington, clicked into his skis, took a deep breath, and launched into a relentless pursuit of history. Over the next 12 hours, he would carve his way down the slopes with impressive endurance, claiming the unofficial world record for the most vertical feet skied in a single day. From 9 a.m. until […]
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Steamboat, CO, Skier Becomes First to Log 20 Million Vertical Feet Tracked on the IKON app

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The IKON app, the official mobile app for Ikon Pass holders, is designed to enhance the ski and snowboarding experience at Ikon Pass destinations. It gives users essential tools for planning trips, tracking their stats, and staying updated on resort conditions. When it debuted at the start of the 2019-20 season, local Steamboat, Colorado, skier Joe Brougher, 58, out of curiosity, started […]
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Discontinues Vertical Feet Leaderboard to Discourage Fast Skiing

Safety has always been a core value at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), and on January 2, resort CEO Mary Kate Buckley made that very clear. In a letter providing an update on the resort’s safety initiatives, she outlined new policies, including removing the vertical feet leaderboard from the JH Insider App. “We are removing the JH Insider app vertical […]
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Noah Dines Sets 3 Million Feet Benchmark for The Most Ever Human-Powered Vertical Skied in a Year

Most people have dreams or goals they want to accomplish in their lives, whether it be daily, weekly, or yearly. Some may be financial, health-related, or job-related goals, and some may just be personal. It is always a great story when we see someone pursuing their dreams and goals and not just discussing them. Noah Dines is one of those […]
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Diamond Peak: Where Steeps and Glades Shine

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Brought to you by Diamond Peak Diamond Peak, Lake Tahoe’s only community-owned ski area, where steeps and glades shine.  Nestled on the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a hidden gem that offers world-class tree skiing and fun steep groomers.  This unassuming, community-owned resort stays under the radar, but its location, northern-facing slopes, and commitment to […]
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