The Spirit of Skiing is Alive and Well in Minnesota! - SnowBrains
You’d think skiing would be unpopular when your skin can suffer nerve damage with exposure of 5mins but the spirit of skiing is alive and well in Minnesota.| SnowBrains
You’d think skiing would be unpopular when your skin can suffer nerve damage with exposure of 5mins but the spirit of skiing is alive and well in Minnesota.| SnowBrains
Hyland Hills Ski Area, Minnesota, is bringing winter vibes to summer with a unique Summer Rail Jam on Wednesday, June 11, from 3 to 9 p.m. This backyard jam-style event will feature a mini terrain park setup using stowed-away snow, giving skiers and snowboarders a rare chance to hit the rails in the middle of June. The event is split […]| SnowBrains
Indy Pass announced today, August 28, that 43 new resorts have signed on for the 2025-26 season. These new resorts will be joined by 228 returning from last year, forming an unprecedented 271-resort coalition. With the increase in capacity that these resorts provide, a limited quantity of Indy Passes for the general public is now back on sale, and […] The post 2025-26 Indy Passes Back on Sale After Adding 43 New Resorts Across 10 States & 14 Countries appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
National parks are an essential part of American tourism, drawing millions of visitors—domestic and international—each year. Visitation has steadily grown in recent years, with a significant boom in 2020 as people turned to the outdoors during Covid-19. However, not all parks share the same level of fame or foot traffic. Some, like Zion, attract millions annually thanks to their stunning […] The post The 7 Least Visited National Parks in the U.S. appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Montana’s winter identity is often overshadowed by the high-profile resorts of Colorado and Utah, but a new state-produced guidebook offers a compelling case for why the Big Sky State might be one of North America’s most underrated ski destinations. The 2024-25 Montana Winter Guidebook, published by Visit Montana, highlights 15 ski areas and ties them together with suggested detailed itineraries […] The post Skiing at its Roots: Montana’s Ski Resort Guidebook Showcases Hidden Gems Acr...| SnowBrains
Pats Peak is preparing for one of its largest seasons of capital investment yet with the installation of a new chairlift and major upgrades across the mountain. The southern New Hampshire ski area said it will replace its Hurricane Triple with a fixed-grip quad for the 2025-26 winter. The new SkyTrac Hurricane Quad will increase uphill capacity by about 25% […] The post Pats Peak, NH, to Add New Quad Lift, Expand Beginner Terrain for 2025-26 Season appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Residents of Keystone recently came together and filed suit against the Keystone Neighborhood Company, claiming it unfairly favors Vail Resorts. The Keystone Neighborhood Company, founded in 1995, is owned by Vail Resorts and is used to fund projects for Keystone Resort. The residents have come together under the name ‘Dissolve KNC,’with the suit arguing that a small piece of undeveloped […] The post Keystone, CO, Homeowners Sue Vail-Controlled Homeowners Association appeared first on S...| SnowBrains
The famous Cime Caron cable car at Val Thorens, France, will reopen this season after not operating last season following a crash during a maintenance run prior to season opening in November 2024. The resort’s head of communications, Coralie Roubeau, confirmed to SnowBrains that the Cime Caron cable car is scheduled to open to the public on December 6 2025. […] The post Cime Caron Cable Car at Val Thorens, France, Slated to Reopen for 2025-26 Season appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Rainbow Ski Area on New Zealand’s South Island has announced it will not open this season at all. After initially hoping for a July season start, a lack of natural snowfall kept delaying the season. Despite some cold spells throughout the season, precipitation mostly came as rainfall, and man-made snow during below-freezing nights was insufficient to enable the resort to […] The post Another Ski Area on New Zealand’s Upper South Island Ends the 2025 Season Without Ever Opening appeared ...| SnowBrains
SnowBrains is thrilled to announce the completion of its first-ever ski film, 300, which will have its global premiere at the Winter Park Film Festival on Saturday, September 6, as a part of its Action Sports Films lineup. For long-time followers of SnowBrains, you may recall that during the 2022-23 ski season, SnowBrains CEO & Founder Miles Clark was on […] The post [TRAILER] SnowBrains’ First-Ever Ski Film, 300, Will Premiere at the Winter Park Film Festival appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Matthew Prince, the billionaire CEO of Cloudflare and a longtime Park City resident, has renewed public interest in buying Park City Mountain from Vail Resorts—even as the Colorado-based company insists the resort is not for sale. Prince, who recently purchased the Town Lift Plaza property on Main Street, told The Park Record that activist investors are “circling around Vail” and […] The post Vail Resorts Faces Investor Pressure as Local Billionaire Tech CEO Matthew Prince Eyes Purcha...| SnowBrains
Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area is already looking toward winter, teasing a potential early November opening with a lighthearted post on social media this week. On Monday, the resort shared snowy images from the mountain along with the hashtag #SnowReminder, noting that the ski season could be just 68 days away. The playful caption pointed to a likely November 1 opening—a […] The post Trollhaugen Troll Ski Area, WI, Hints at November 1 Opening With Social Media Countdown appeared firs...| SnowBrains
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and just a mile from downtown Aspen, Colorado, a sprawling alpine estate has been listed for a staggering $300 million, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in the United States. On a national scale, the priciest residential sale to date remains hedge fund manager Ken Griffin’s $238 million […] The post $300 Million Aspen, CO, Compound Hits the Market as America’s Most Expensive Home appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Olympic Valley, Calif. [August 25, 2025] — It’s Festival Season at The Village at Palisades Tahoe, and we’re closing out summer with two beloved community events that pair unforgettable experiences with meaningful causes. August 31: 36th Annual Alpen Wine Fest In partnership with Uncorked, the 36th Annual Alpen Wine Fest returns on Sunday, August 31, featuring all-inclusive tastings from more […] The post It’s Festival Season in Northern California with Wine, Wings, and Live Music R...| SnowBrains
Wondering where to spend your next ski vacation, a trip full of not just amazing skiing, but also the profound luxury of a pleasant and lush lodges? Well here are the top 9 most elegant ski destinations in the world that prioritize not just skiing, but also relaxation outside of skiing; including criteria such as dining, après experience, and town […] The post Top 9 Most Elegant Ski Towns in the World appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Escalating in 2024, allegations have been raised that renowned mountaineer Hans Kammerlander faked or exaggerated several of his summit claims throughout his multi-decade climbing career. Kammerlander is an Italian mountaineer and ski guide from South Tyrol, Italy, famous for his collaborations with mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner, the first person to climb all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks without the use of supplemental […] The post Mountaineering Icon Hans Kammerlander Accused of Inf...| SnowBrains
The East Coast is known for having a plethora of ski resort options, but if that is not your cup of tea, and you want to earn your turns, there are a number of great backcountry ski areas available. With resort ticket prices continuing to climb higher every year, backcountry terrain has become a more appealing option for skiers looking […] The post The 6 Best Backcountry Ski Destinations on the East Coast appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Arizona Snowbowl unveiled a one-of-a-kind dining experience Sunday, August 24, with the Shift Your Viewpoint Dinner. The event was the first time Snowbowl has offered dinner service aboard the Arizona Gondola. Cabins were fitted with specially designed tables, transforming each car into an alpine restaurant in the sky. The menu was created in collaboration with Flagstaff’s acclaimed Shift Kitchen and […] The post Arizona Snowbowl Transforms Arizona Gondola into a Dining Experience in the ...| SnowBrains
When it comes to skiing in the United States, some states are home to numerous ski areas, while others have only a few or even none. Looking strictly at numbers, certain regions stand out for packing dozens of resorts into their borders. But it’s important to note that this list is about quantity and not necessarily quality. Related: Where in […] The post Top 9 States with the Highest Concentration of Ski Areas appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
Natalia Nagovitsina, officially deceased, was a 47-year-old Russian mountaineer who had been stranded 22,000 feet high on Victory Peak, a 24,406-foot high summit in Kyrgyzstan, with a broken leg and no food for the past two weeks. Multiple search and rescue efforts took place, however all were unsuccessful, with one rescuer even dying on the descent. Nagovitsina is confirmed dead […] The post Natalia Nagovitsina, Originally Stranded 22,000 Feet on Victory Peak in Kyrgyzstan With a Broken Le...| SnowBrains
Report from 23 through 25 August 2025 The hearty (and rowdy) winter spirit native to Ohau Snowfields runs far too deep to be subdued by the likes of a (so far) low-tide snowpack. In all transparency, anyone at Ohau with a free foot is tapping a snow jig as this is typed. But there’s not a heap of stress upon […] The post Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Report: Inter-Rock Optimism appeared first on SnowBrains.| SnowBrains
For generations, snow fences have been a simple but important line of defence in the Upper Midwest’s endless battle with winter. According to traffic data collected by UsDOT, each year more than 1,300 people are killed in car crashes in the snow and more than 116,800 people are injured. Rows of wood, plastic, or even standing corn stalks have long stood […]| SnowBrains
Greenpeace published a study in late May this year that called out claims by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation’ FIS’ of being ‘climate positive’ as nothing more than ‘greenwashing.’ The study was conducted by German consultant ‘Mission Zero’ and called into question several of the claims made by FIS in the past months. The key points Greenpeace and the […]| SnowBrains
Mikaela Shiffrin made history last Sunday, February 23, becoming the first Alpine skier to win 100 World Cup races with her Slalom victory in Sestriere, Italy. While she is the first Alpine athlete to reach this milestone, other skiers have also surpassed 100 World Cup victories, and some active competitors are on the verge of joining the exclusive “Club 100.” […]| SnowBrains
The leadership of the International Ski Federation’ FIS’ has been under fire for a while, since the election of the new CEO, Johan Eliasch| SnowBrains
Former ski racer and head of Swiss Ski, Urs Lehmann, has been appointed CEO of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). As such, Lehmann will report to British-Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch, President of FIS and majority shareholder (and former CEO) of the ski equipment manufacturer HEAD. Lehmann has been one of Eliasch’s most vocal opponents in the past. His […]| SnowBrains
Just days ahead of its annual price increase, Vail Resorts announced a major expansion of its Epic Pass offerings in Austria, adding six prominent alpine resorts to the 2025–26 pass lineup. The newest additions—Sölden and Silvretta Montafon—were revealed on May 25 and May 23, respectively, capping off a week of high-profile announcements that also included Saalbach, Zell am See-Kaprun, Mayrhofen, […]| SnowBrains
Lindsey Vonn has been training in Sölden, Austria, alongside the world’s biggest athletes. Her presence on the Rettenbach Glacier has sent the rumor mill into overdrive around a potential return of the legendary American skier to competitive skiing five years after her retirement following a slew of knee injuries. Vonn had donned a black race suit with sponsors Red Bull […]| SnowBrains
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has released its preliminary 2025-26 Alpine World Cup race calendar. Key Takeaways: FIS has taken into account some of the criticism to optimize the travel and is hosting North American events in one block in late November/early December, minimizing travel across the Atlantic for athletes. The season opener at Sölden remains a staple […]| SnowBrains
Vail Resorts has significantly broadened its European footprint by incorporating six renowned Austrian ski resorts into the 2025-26 Epic Pass. This strategic move enhances the pass’s appeal to international skiers and snowboarders seeking diverse alpine experiences. Related: Vail Resorts Adds a Total of 6 New Austrian Ski Resorts to Epic Pass Offering—1Day Ahead of Price Hike While the expansion of […]| SnowBrains
Sölden, one of Austria’s premier ski destinations and the long-standing host of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup season opener, is gearing up for a major lift infrastructure upgrade. Two of its well-known chairlifts, Silberbrünnl and Einzeiger, will be both replaced with state-of-the-art 8-seater chairlifts by leading lift manufacturer Doppelmayr in time for the 2025-26 winter season, promising faster, more comfortable […]| SnowBrains
Report from August 4 & 5, 2025 Following the recent snowfall across Australian resorts, not even wild horses could’ve kept me from heading back to the snow. While the massive storm forecasted for last week arrived wetter and heavier than expected, it brought enough accumulation to fully interconnect all four of Perisher’s resort areas. Since Sunday, August 3, all lifts […]| SnowBrains
Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and night life, to spas, festivals and art galleys and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off the slope activities year round. From coast […]| SnowBrains
Emergency rescuers have urged people to familiarize themselves with effective ways to signal a helicopter before exploring the backcountry.| SnowBrains
New indoor ski school opens in Dallas, bringing snow sports to Northern Texas.| SnowBrains
Gogebic Community College offers a nationally acclaimed two-year Ski Area Management Program and the Mt. Zion Recreational Complex.| SnowBrains
Nearly three years after a training crash at Copper Mountain, Coloardo, left him with catastrophic injuries, Austrian ski racer Max Franz has returned to the site that changed his life. Once a rising star on the World Cup downhill circuit, Franz is now making a bid to rejoin elite ski racing, revisiting Copper this summer as part of a documentary […]| SnowBrains
Alpine skiing has always been the FIS discipline where the most prize money is awarded. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) stipulates that the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of each race makes available at least CHF 144,000 (USD 174,552) for prize money (excluding VAT). This prize money is divided between the 30 best competitors. Up until the 2023-24 season, […]| SnowBrains
Revo, the global leader in high-quality performance sunglasses, announces today the launch of a new sunglass style developed in collaboration with Revo ski ambassador, Italian World Cup alpine ski racer, Marta Bassino. To celebrate the launch, Revo and Marta Bassino will be hosting a press conference and autograph signing event at 5:00 p.m. on January 26 at the Hotel de la […]| SnowBrains
For the second time in as many events at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin, 26, failed to complete her first run| SnowBrains
World Cup ski racing equipment is highly specialized and expensive. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) sets limits| SnowBrains
Each year, there is a shuffle of ski racers from one ski manufacturer to another. While some athletes stay with one sponsor for years or even decades—Mikaela Shiffrin has been equipped by Atomic for her entire career—others change more frequently. As athletes fine-tune every advantage before the Olympic season, several elite skiers have changed ski brands in the hope of […]| SnowBrains
Technology has grown exponentially, and next to it the huge variety of skis for every taste. Here, you'll find a step-by-step ski buying guide| SnowBrains
Have you ever stood at the base of the mountain, skis in hand, wondering whether one goes on the left and the other on the right?| SnowBrains
Something that always comes up when buying a new pair of skis is the turn radius, but what exactly does this mean?| SnowBrains
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The low-budget surface lift did the trick and made the extreme skiing terrain within resort boundaries easily accessible.| SnowBrains
This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Dr. Ethan Greene has been the Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for almost 20 years and has worked with snow and avalanches since 1990. He has an undergraduate degree in Meteorology, a Master’s in Atmospheric Science, and a PhD in Geoscience, with over 45 publications […]| SnowBrains
The men’s 2024-25 FIS Alpine World Cup will certainly be one for the books. Not only will there be several exciting comebacks under new flags, from Marcel Hirscher to Lucas Braathen, there will also be serveral injured athletes returning to challenge last year’s Overall Season Crystal Globe winner Marco Odermatt. Odermatt also took hoome the small Crystal Globes for Downhill, […]| SnowBrains
Genuine Guide Gear, also known as G3, a well-respected player in the outdoor sports industry, is facing potential bankruptcy.| SnowBrains
Heli-skiing in Alaska is at the top of almost all skiers’ bucket lists. The thrill of the helicopter ride, the Warren Miller-esque terrain| SnowBrains
