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#backcountry-skiing
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6 hours ago
Snowboarding

Lessons I Learned in the Backcountry - SnowBrains

Effective communication and patience are crucial for safety in backcountry skiing.
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1 week ago
Snowboarding

Go Deeper with Confidence: How to Plan Better Ski Tours - SnowBrains

Knowledge and data are crucial for safe and enjoyable backcountry skiing decisions.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
7 hours ago

Park Etiquette: 9 Tips to Stay Safe in the Terrain Park - SnowBrains

Terrain parks require strict adherence to safety rules to prevent injuries and ensure a safe experience for all skiers.
#snowboarding
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5 days ago
Snowboarding

Sundance Is Gone From Park City - Shaun White Just Replaced It With a 22-Foot Halfpipe and an Olympic Dream - SnowBrains

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5 days ago
Snowboarding

Sundance Is Gone From Park City - Shaun White Just Replaced It With a 22-Foot Halfpipe and an Olympic Dream - SnowBrains

#skiing
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

Where Americans Ski: Top 10 European Resorts by U.S. Ski Lesson Bookings - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

What Happens When a Reader Takes SnowBrains' Advice to Ski Dolomiti Superski During the Olympics - SnowBrains

Skiing the Italian Dolomites during the Olympics offers a surprisingly smooth experience with fewer crowds and lower costs than expected.
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1 week ago
Snowboarding

5 Things Skiers and Snowboarders Waste Their Money On - SnowBrains

Skiers and snowboarders often overspend on unnecessary gear, particularly the latest models and inappropriate equipment for their skill level and terrain.
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

Where Americans Ski: Top 10 European Resorts by U.S. Ski Lesson Bookings - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

What Happens When a Reader Takes SnowBrains' Advice to Ski Dolomiti Superski During the Olympics - SnowBrains

#snowpack
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1 hour ago
Snowboarding

Winter Collapsed: Colorado and Utah Just Logged Their Worst Snowpack Ever - SnowBrains

Colorado and Utah recorded the worst snow years in modern history, with unprecedented low snowpack levels affecting skiing and water supply.
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4 days ago
Snowboarding

The 15 Ski Resorts With the Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now - SnowBrains

April 1 marks the peak of North American snowpack, revealing significant regional contrasts in snow accumulation for the 2025-26 winter.
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1 hour ago
Snowboarding

Winter Collapsed: Colorado and Utah Just Logged Their Worst Snowpack Ever - SnowBrains

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4 days ago
Snowboarding

The 15 Ski Resorts With the Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now - SnowBrains

#spring-skiing
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1 day ago
Snowboarding

Spring Skiing With Deep Snow Pack and Great Conditions at Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB - SnowBrains

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1 day ago
Snowboarding

Spring Skiing With Deep Snow Pack and Great Conditions at Banff Sunshine, Mt. Norquay, and Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
17 hours ago

Mont-Sainte-Anne, QC, Set to Start the Resort's Biggest Infrastructure Investment in Nearly 40 Years - SnowBrains

Mont-Sainte-Anne is set to receive a CAD 100 million investment to revitalize its infrastructure and reclaim its status as Eastern Canada's top ski resort.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 days ago

Yet Another Colorado Ski Resort Is Wrapping Things Up Early This Weekend

"As we wrap up the season, I want to thank our loyal guests who showed up smiling day in and day out to support their local hill. I also want to thank our dedicated staff whose immense efforts and pride in their work kept Eldora running all season long. We hope everyone comes to celebrate the season with us this weekend." - Andrew Gast, Eldora's president and general manager.
Snowboarding
#pond-skimming
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 day ago

Adventure Film Program Brings Global Expeditions to Boulder Next Weekend

The Boulder International Film Festival's Adventure Film Program features 25 new films and focuses on critical issues in the adventure community.
#ski-season
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago
Snowboarding

The East Coast Ski Season Has No End Date Yet - Here's the Full List of Resorts Still Open - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open in the West? Here's Every One - and When They Close - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

The East Coast Ski Season Has No End Date Yet - Here's the Full List of Resorts Still Open - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open in the West? Here's Every One - and When They Close - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Vail Mountain Closing Day 2026: Season Ends April 8

Vail Mountain's closing day for 2026 is moved to April 8 due to deteriorating snow conditions and warm temperatures.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

2 American Backcountry Skiers Caught in Avalanche in Stubai Alps, Austria, Leaving 1 Seriously Injured - SnowBrains

Two skiers were caught in a medium-sized avalanche in the Stubai Alps, resulting in one serious injury and a rescue operation.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Chasing the Second Season: Why Mammoth and June, CA, Peak in Spring - SnowBrains

California's Eastern Sierra offers a unique spring skiing experience with legendary snow conditions and diverse terrain at Mammoth and June Mountain.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Dodge Ridge, CA: Lock in Affordable 2026-27 Season Passes Before April 30 - SnowBrains

Dodge Ridge celebrates its 75th season with community events, family-friendly skiing, and a Spring Season Pass Sale for the 2026-27 season.
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2 days ago

Late Season Storm Brings Welcome Conditions Refresh to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV - SnowBrains

"We're always glad to welcome winter back, and this latest round of snow has ensured there are still great turns to be had as our spring season continues. Late season powder days are a bonus, and with the spring events and deals we have planned, it's not too late to get up here for some great skiing and riding!" - Mike Pierce, Marketing Director, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
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#powder-mountain
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

Powder Mountain, UT, Expands Family Access with Kids Ski Free And Reduced Teen Pass Offering - SnowBrains

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3 days ago
Snowboarding

Powder Mountain, UT, Expands Family Access with Kids Ski Free And Reduced Teen Pass Offering - SnowBrains

#colorado
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3 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 10 Inches for Colorado Friday, Then Spring Conditions - SnowBrains

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3 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 10 Inches for Colorado Friday, Then Spring Conditions - SnowBrains

#indy-pass
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago
Snowboarding

Indy Pass Sells Out in 37 Minutes During Record-Breaking 2026-27 Public Sale - SnowBrains

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2 days ago
Snowboarding

Indy Pass Sells Out in 37 Minutes During Record-Breaking 2026-27 Public Sale - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Mountain Mayhem: The Rise of Gaper Day in North American Ski Culture - SnowBrains

Gaper Day celebrates silliness on the slopes, encouraging participants to wear ridiculous outfits and enjoy skiing in a judgment-free environment.
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Owl's Head, QC, Report: Vertical Magic, Tucked Into the Eastern Townships - SnowBrains

Owl's Head has officially joined the Indy Pass, a fantastic news for Townships locals and travelers alike. It remains fiercely independent since Fred Korman opened it in 1965 with just three lifts.
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fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

End-of-Season Ski Gear Sales: Is Now the Best Time to Buy?

End-of-season ski gear sales provide the best opportunity to upgrade equipment for next winter at significant discounts.
#mammoth-mountain
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3 days ago
Snowboarding

Keep the Season Going: Mammoth, CA, Offers >50% Discounted Spring Lift Tickets for Pass Holders from Other Resorts - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

Eagle Lodge Is Done for the Year but Mammoth Mountain, CA's, Second Season Is Just Getting Started - SnowBrains

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3 days ago
Snowboarding

Keep the Season Going: Mammoth, CA, Offers >50% Discounted Spring Lift Tickets for Pass Holders from Other Resorts - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

Eagle Lodge Is Done for the Year but Mammoth Mountain, CA's, Second Season Is Just Getting Started - SnowBrains

#ski-resorts
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4 days ago
Snowboarding

Snowbasin, UT, and Sun Valley, ID, to Charge $10 for Daily Lodge Access Next Winter-Bathrooms Included (Sort Of) - SnowBrains

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4 days ago
Snowboarding

Snowbasin, UT, and Sun Valley, ID, to Charge $10 for Daily Lodge Access Next Winter-Bathrooms Included (Sort Of) - SnowBrains

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fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Closing Day Has Come - SnowBrains

Monarch Mountain closed for the season on March 29 after a successful 117-day season despite record heat waves.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Brian Head Resort, UT, Still Spinning Lifts - With Fresh Snowfall in Time for Easter - SnowBrains

Brian Head Resort remains open until May 10, offering late-season skiing with fresh snow and various events.
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6 days ago

Poor Conditions Force Colorado Ski Resort To Cancel Closing Weekend Festivities

The ski area had several events scheduled to celebrate the end of the season, but poor conditions have unfortunately forced a change of plans.
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fromUnofficial Networks
5 days ago

Today Could Be The Last Of The Season For Telluride Ski Resort

Telluride Ski Resort may close for the season after March 31st, with a potential reopening depending on weather conditions.
#weather
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Two Spring Rounds Bring Around a Foot to Aspen Snowmass Through Friday - SnowBrains

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6 days ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Two Spring Rounds Bring Around a Foot to Aspen Snowmass Through Friday - SnowBrains

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6 days ago

Steamboat Resort, CO, Closing Early This Sunday After Worst Snow Season on Record - SnowBrains

This season asked a lot from all of us. With the warmest winter and lowest snowpack on record, there were real challenges. But what stands out the most isn't that. It's the strength of this community and the spirit of this team.
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6 days ago

Team USA Wins FIS 2025-26 Women's Alpine Nations Cup - SnowBrains

The United States Women's Alpine Ski Team won the FIS Nations Cup for the first time since 1982, showcasing remarkable team depth and consistency.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 2 Feet for Colorado Through Saturday - SnowBrains

Colorado will experience a significant weather shift with mountain snow and colder temperatures from Tuesday through Saturday.
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1 week ago

Buttermilk Closes for the Season as Aspen Snowmass, CO, Keeps 3 Mountains Spinning - SnowBrains

Buttermilk's season came to an end after months of welcoming beginners, park riders, and world-class athletes alike, described as 'our smallest mountain in size, but biggest in heart.'
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fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

Diamond Peak, NV, to Host 7th Annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival & SkiMo Race - SnowBrains

The 7th Annual Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival & SkiMo Race will take place on March 28 at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Nevada.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Mont Sutton, Quebec, Report: Easy Like Sunday Morning - SnowBrains

Life is hectic with family commitments, but fresh snow and a day of riding provide a much-needed escape.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

5 Colorado Pond Skims You Won't Want To Miss This Spring

Colorado hosts multiple pond skimming events in spring where skiers and snowboarders attempt to ski across water while wearing costumes, combining athleticism with entertainment and fundraising.
#pond-skim
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Bear Valley, CA, Hosts 10th Annual Nickolay Dodov Slopestyle, Eyes $10,000 Fundraising Goal - SnowBrains

Bear Valley Mountain Resort hosts the 10th Annual Nickolay Dodov Slopestyle to raise $10,000 for free avalanche education in California.
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Final Chapter of "Dusk of the Village" Snowboarding Event at Banff Sunshine, AB, Set for March 21 - SnowBrains

We are proud to announce that we will be writing the eighth and final chapter of the epic, ten year Snowboy x Sunshine Village collaboration with Dusk of The Village. Banff Sunshine describes the event as both a celebration of snowboarding and a showcase of community, with riders invited to test the course alongside some of the strongest freestyle talent in Western Canada.
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fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

The Sun Valley Stampede: Ski Competition Like You've Never Seen Before

The Sun Valley Stampede is a unique all-discipline skiing competition testing freeride creativity, technical carving, and terrain adaptability across 1000 vertical feet, with Ruby Smith and Harlan Collins crowned best skiers in the West.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Aspen Snowmass's Hilarious Guide For Riding The T-Bar

Snowmass released an instructional guide to help skiers and snowboarders properly ride the new Cirque T-Bar after observing widespread difficulties among guests.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Oregon Skiers Canoe Through Unofficial Pond Skim

Hoodoo Ski Area closed due to severe snowfall deficit, receiving only 117 inches versus typical 450 inches, but hosted a successful Winter Carnival before shutdown.
#colorado-ski-history
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

Colorado Ski Area Offering "Ski with a Wildlife Officer" This Saturday

Loveland Ski Area hosts an event on March 14th where skiers and snowboarders can join Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers to learn about local mountain wildlife and survival adaptations.
Snowboarding
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3 weeks ago

Ski Patroller Thoroughly Dispels "Fun Police" Stereotype

Ski patrollers prioritize mountain safety through emergency response, terrain management, and enforcement, not to restrict fun but to protect all skiers and snowboarders.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago

Copper Mountain, CO, Report: Woodward Park Laps for the Soul - SnowBrains

Copper Mountain's Woodward Park offers world-class terrain park features including jumps, rails, and transitions that attract skilled riders of all ages despite Colorado's historically low snowfall.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day - SnowBrains

Five global destinations enable skiing and surfing on the same day, combining mountain snow sports with coastal wave riding in optimal seasonal conditions.
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1 month ago

The Snow League Pilots "Crash Patch" at Halfpipe Competition in Aspen Snowmass, CO - SnowBrains

Pushing limits drives snowboarding, but protection has to keep pace. Athlete safety has always been personal to me. At The Snow League, we're always looking for ways to better support athletes at the highest level. Piloting Crash Patch was one way we encouraged our athletes to make smart decisions in the moment.
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fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

5 Ski Resorts That Average 400"+ of Snow (And Why They're Snow Magnets)

Mt. Baker is the PNW's snow vacuum. It's close enough to the Pacific to get storm after storm, and the North Cascades do what they do best: force moist air straight up, wring it out, and bury everything in sight. Maritime storms roll in wet and heavy, then pile up fast when they hit terrain.
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fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Bike to Ski and Board: A Will and a Way - SnowBrains

Skiers and snowboarders are increasingly using bicycles and hiking instead of carbon-powered vehicles to access mountains, reducing their environmental impact while pursuing their sport.
Snowboarding
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1 month ago

Fresh Off Milano Cortina, Team USA Riders Bring Olympic Stoke to Denver's Ruby Hill - SnowBrains

Olympic snowboarders Jake Pates, Chase Blackwell, and Alessandro Barbieri returned to Ruby Hill rail park in Denver to connect with local riders and prepare for the upcoming Snow League event in Aspen.
Snowboarding
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1 month ago

Resorts Are Cracking Down On This One "Normal" Ski Habit-Do You Blame Them?

Saving spots in ski lift lines divides skiers: some accept group logistics while others view it as cutting that lengthens everyone’s wait.
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1 month ago

17th Annual Skijoring Event 2026 at Silverton, CO - SnowBrains

President's Day Weekend delivered much-needed snow to eager thrill seekers in Silverton, Colorado. My commute was outstanding, as per usual for the infamous Red Mountain Pass. Amazingly, the preceding day, nearly a foot of snow fell on the surrounding San Juan Mountains, then making way to bluebird Colorado skies. The stage was set for an adrenaline-packed weekend of skijoring in Silverton, free admission no less.
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1 month ago

Skier Blows Past Struggling Friends To Score Fresh Powder

A skier exploited friends' boot-packed tracks to maintain speed and ski past them, then friends celebrated and joined him for fresh turns, with beers owed.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Relive Your Best 2025 Moments on the Mountains With Slopes Highlights - SnowBrains

Slopes Highlights creates nine personalized, shareable cards that turn riders' ski and snowboard data into year-end insights, milestones, and social comparisons.
Snowboarding
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2 months ago

Winter Park Resort, CO, Report: Winter Makes A Return - SnowBrains

Fresh snowfall at Winter Park produced consistent soft turns, directed rope drops to advanced terrain, varied runs from bumps to groomers, and perfect gondola laps.
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2 months ago

Buttermilk Ski Resort, Aspen, CO Conditions Report: Park Laps, Tiehack, and a Storm a-Brewin' - SnowBrains

Conditions ReportAspen, Colorado, most famously known for hosting the annual Winter X-Games competition, is home to four different mountains that all make for excellent and unique skiing and snowboarding experiences. In the midst of an eerily dry Colorado winter, Aspen has the most skiable terrain in Colorado right now, with several thousands of acres open for riding across all skill levels.
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2 months ago

The 15 Greatest Independent Ski Resorts Left In the United States - SnowBrains

Independently owned ski resorts still exist, offering community-focused, affordable, less crowded experiences despite industry consolidation and expensive multi-resort passes.
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