Report from 24-25 July, 2024 Calm and cruisie. Tack on the word ‘corduroy’ and that just about says it all for the sliding scene at Ohau Snow Fields, in the mighty Mackenzie Country of New Zealand.   Inside a bubble of relatively stable high pressure, Ohau’s basically skied the same fine day set to repeat. Surface is compact and only […] The post Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand, Conditions Report: Situation Goggle Tan appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

The best time to purchase the world’s most advanced skis and gear has arrived. DPS Skis has kicked off its annual Dreamtime event today (July 26) until August 14, ushering in its next generation of equipment, limited-release items, and its only sale. Here’s your guide for all things Dreamtime. Related: DPS Goes Beyond Product Warranty by Offering Inheritance ‘Will and […] The post DPS 2024-2025 Dreamtime Event Starts Today | $300 Off Skis and 15% Off Gear and Accessories appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

Yesterday, Vail Resorts, Inc. pledged $1 million to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The support will span four years and is largely committed to restoring the Colorado River, which starts as snowmelt north of Grand Lake, Colorado, and flows more than 1,400 miles, providing water for […] The post Vail Resorts Honors Colorado River Day With $1 Million Gift to The Nature Conservancy appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

Earlier this week, 25,000 people (5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors) had to evacuate the historic town of Jasper, Alberta, as wildfires in the area continued escalating. The region has been hit by more than 58,000 lightning strikes within the last week, sparking new blazes after a three-week heat wave. First responders were ordered out of Jasper National Park yesterday and […] The post Wildfires Ravage the Resort Town of Jasper, Alberta appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

Popular Indian influencer Aanvi Kamdar died on June 16 after falling almost 300 feet into a gorge. The Influencer was an accountant from Mumbai, India, who recorded travel videos in her spare time. Her Instagram page has over 300,000 followers and her videos frequently exceed 1 million views. The 27-year-old woman was recording a video near the edge of the Khumbe […] The post Indian Instagram Influencer Dies in Tragic Accident While Filming Video Near Popular Waterfall appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

A select number of resorts offer night skiing and riding across the United States, and those who have experienced it before know that the feeling of riding under the stars is second to none. Night riding is so popular because runs are less crowded, and experiencing the thrill of snow at night in the dark gives a mystical feeling. It’s […] The post Top 7 Resorts for Night Skiing in the U.S. appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

In what can only be referred to as a multi-lingual media spectacle, Dutch-Austrian ski racer Marcel Hirscher discussed the details of his comeback in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands, on Wednesday, July 24. Hirscher’s return to competitive skiing under the Dutch flag was discussed in three languages at a press conference at the SnowWorld Indoor Ski Center in Zoetermeer. After signing orange-colored […] The post Marcel Hirscher Discusses Comeback to Ski Racing at Press Conference at SnowWorld in Zoetermeer, Netherlands appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

A 20-year-old college student lost her life in a tragic accident while hiking Yosemite National Park’s iconic Half Dome in California with her father earlier this month. Related: Eyewitness Account of Terrifying Moment Woman Slipped to Her Death Off Half Dome, Yosemite, CA Grace Rohloff, an Arizona State University student, slipped and fell approximately 200 feet to her death on […] The post College Student Slips and Falls to Her Death While Hiking Yosemite’s Half Dome With Father appeared first on SnowBrains ..read more

Rumble Trail Sign at Sugarbush / Credit: Boston.com Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East Coast. Rumble, Sugarbush, VT Rumble at Sugarbush / Credit: PeakRankings Castlerock Peak at Sugarbush has no shortage of expert trails. In fact, the terrain pod on Castlerock consists of only ..read more

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) made the announcement early this morning from Paris, confirming that the Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 bid has been successful. Deer Valley will host the freestyle skiing events, including moguls and aerials, marking a continuation of its long-standing tradition of commitment to winter sport development. | Photo: Deer Valley Website Denver, CO, July 24, 2024 – Alterra Mountain Company is preparing to welcome the world to Utah when Deer Valley Resort hosts events of the Olympic Winter Games Salt Lake City-Utah 2034. The International Olympic Committee (IOC ..read more