Steamboat Resort, CO Shares Plans for Next Season | No Reservations Required for Passholders Steamboat Resort, CO, has shared its plans for next season, beginning November 21st, based on the current state and local guidelines. Related: Ikon Pass Announces Plan That Reservations Will Not Be Necessary at Most Destinations for Winter 20/21 In-line with many other Ikon Pass resorts, they will be managing skier capacity through the strict regulation of stand-alone lift tickets and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
Photo Tour: First Snow of the Season Blankets Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY The storm sweeping down the Rockies left a blanket of fresh white snow on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY last night. A hazardous weather warning was issued by the NOAA, also saying to expect more snow today. Related: US-212 Beartooth Pass, WY Completely Closed Due to Snow, Wind and Ice | 16″ Forecast This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 0 Comments
US-212 Beartooth Pass, WY Completely Closed Due to Snow, Wind and Ice | 16″ Forecast Beartooth Pass (US-212) was completely closed Monday evening due to snow, high winds, and ice causing high winds and blowing and drifting. BEARTOOTH PASS IS COMPLETELY CLOSED DUE TO SNOW, ICE, AND HIGH WINDS CAUSING BLOWING AND DRIFTING. THIS INCLUDES FROM THE LOWER GATE 12 MILES SO. OF RED LODGE TO THE STATELINE, THEN THE STATELINE DOWN THE WY SIDE […] Weather SnowBrains | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Season in the Northern Hemisphere Starts Next Month… In Scandinavia and the Alps This is the time of year skiers and riders begin to salivate. Ski movie trailers are coming out. The first snow has dusted the Rockies. You may or may not have been shopping for some new sticks… But “winter is coming.” At least in Finland. Levi, the nation’s largest ski area, and Ruka, another one of the largest– both plan to […] Industry News Galen Carrico | September 3, 2020 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Director Addresses Expectations for Next Winter | More Backcountry Users Than Ever Before Last season ended tragically and this next one will start weirdly. Because winter is just around the corner, we wanted to get an image in our heads of what to expect next season so we reached out to Mark Staples for insight, the director of the Utah Avalanche Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Related: Why You Need to Get […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | September 1, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Reports First Snow of the Season | More Snow Expected Tonight Old Man Winter, that you already? The end-of-August cold front sweeping into Colorado right now has brought with it a few flakes of snow for high elevation mountain areas above 11,000 feet. Aspen Snowmass reported a small but significant dusting of snow on some local peaks Saturday Morning. August 29. Mark it down – FIRST SNOW on the high peaks this […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 31, 2020 0 Comments
United Airlines Permanently Eliminates Change Fees Effective immediately, United Airlines will permanently eliminate change fees for all standard economy and premium tickets for travel within the United States, the carrier announced Sunday. In making the announcement, the airline joins rival Southwest Airlines, which also does not charge change fees, according to the Washington Post. Related: Non-Stop Flights To Steamboat Springs, CO Now Offered Beginning Jan. 1, […] SnowBrains | August 31, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Corralco, Chile Opens on Saturday for the 2020 Season Good news sailed out of Chile today as Ski Corralco announced that they’re opening for the 2020 season this Saturday, making them the third ski resort in Chile to open this year. La Parva and El Colorado opened earlier this month on the 19th. Related: El Colorado and La Parva In Chile Prepare For Opening This Week Starting Saturday, August […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 26, 2020 0 Comments