Steamboat, CO, Father and His 4 Kids Ski Over 10 Million Combined Vertical Feet this Season 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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 11, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 2, 2025 1 Comment
Steamboat, CO, Skier Becomes First to Log 20 Million Vertical Feet Tracked on the IKON app Theย IKON app, the official mobile app for Ikon Pass holders, is designed to enhance the ski and snowboarding experience at Ikon Pass destinations.ย 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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 15, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 7, 2025 0 Comments
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 […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
Michigan Man Skis Nearly 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Beaver Creek, CO Mt. Brighton Resort, Michigan, is an uplifting family winter destination on the Midwest snow sports scene. Since 1960, skiers and riders from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Northwest Ohio have accessed its 25 trails and five lifts covering 130 acres for pure mountain fun. It is here where ER doctor, Will Ellis, 38, resides and calls Mt. Brighton his home […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 17, 2024 1 Comment
Diamond Peak: Where Steeps and Glades Shine Brought to you by Diamond Peak Diamond Peak, Lake Tahoeโs only community-owned ski area, where steeps and glades shine.ย 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.ย This unassuming, community-owned resort stays under the radar, but its location, northern-facing slopes, and commitment to […] Featured Article Aunika Skogen | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Manhattan, NY, Man Skis over 61,000 Vertical Feet Right Outside New York City 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