Top 5 Most Missed Snowboard Brands Snowboarding started to take flight in the late 70s and early 80s, and part of the reason for the meteoric rise of snowboarding was the creativity and rebellious attitude of pioneers of the sport. The early eye-catching boards (and mono-skis) allowed riders to show off their wild and funky side while doing something new and innovative. 50-odd years ago, when […] Jack Bynum | October 11, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Most Longed-For Extinct Ski Brands According to SnowBrains Readers We all remember our first pair of skis, no matter how many years ago we got them. Whether they were brand new, hand-me-downs, or some classic rentals, these early skis played a role in our love for the sport and community. Many new brands were starting, and a pair of skis was more than just a tool to get turns […] Jack Bynum | July 2, 2025 8 Comments
$29,000 for a Poster? Rare 1920s Ski Resort Art Fetches Impressive Bids at Auction Given the opportunity, many of us wouldn’t say no to owning a cool ski poster. You can often get them for free at ski swaps, or maybe they are complimentary with a gear purchase. But would you pay $29,000 for one? That is exactly what some vintage posters of luxury Swiss ski resorts went for at an auction earlier this […] Industry News Brent Glogau | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
James Bond’s Snowboard on Display at Colorado Snowsports Museum “The name’s Bond. James Bond.” The memorable quote was made famous by Roger Moore in the 1985 blockbuster A View To A Kill. And now, a famous piece of memorabilia used in the movie’s mountain chase scene has landed in the Colorado Snowsports Museum: the original Sims snowboard from the film. This makes the board the newest addition to the […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 26, 2022 0 Comments
Evolution of Ski Fashion Through the Decades The history of skiing goes way back to when one of the first homo sapiens strapped two pieces of wood on their feet to get around easier in the winter. Since then, the sport has evolved through many cultures throughout the last century. What began as a classy, elegant way for the wealthy to enjoy the mountains has evolved into […] Brains Aunika Skogen | January 21, 2022 8 Comments
VIDEO: Vintage ‘Juicy Fruit’ Skiing Commercial From Back in the Day [arve url="https://youtu.be/X_a4mCRIPRY"] SnowBrains | December 19, 2019 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
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