Palisades Tahoe, CA, the Spring Skiing Capital, Announces Skiing 7 Days a Week Through Memorial Day California’s Palisades Tahoe, the “Spring Skiing Capital,” announced yesterday it will open seven days a week through Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. Known for its vibrant spring events and legendary corn snow, the resort is embracing the season with tailored strategies to maximize skiing quality and guest experience. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Celebrates Spring Skiing with […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 12, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] First Snow of the Season Drops Up To 4″ on New Zealand Ski Areas The season’s first snow has dusted the slopes of some ski areas in New Zealand, raising the stoke for the upcoming winter. While opening days are still weeks away, recent snowfalls at Treble Cone, Cardrona, Coronet Peak, and The Remarkables have reminded skiers that winter is coming. Treble Cone reported its first snow on April 8, with light accumulations at higher […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 11, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Woolly the Mammoth Lands First-Ever Ski Backflip in Mascot Costume at Mammoth Mountain, CA In an unexpected moment of pure stoke, Mammoth Mountain’s iconic mascot, Woolly, stomped a flawless backflip on skis this week, marking what is believed to be the first-ever successful ski backflip performed by a mascot in full costume. The historic moment happened under clear skies on a perfectly built 10-foot park kicker in Mammoth’s Unbound terrain park. Witnesses say Woolly […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
Man Killed After Falling 800 Feet on Closed Run at Sugarloaf Mountain, ME, While Retrieving Glove Dropped From Chairlift Authorities have identified Kendall Willard, a 63-year-old snowboarder from Kingfield, Maine, as the victim of a fatal accident at Sugarloaf Mountain on Saturday morning. The incident occurred on a closed trail known for hazardous icy conditions. Carrabassett Valley Police Chief Mark Lopez reported that Willard dropped his glove while riding a ski lift and attempted to retrieve it after dismounting. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
Italian Ski Star Federica Brignone Battles Against Time to Recover for 2026 Olympics After Devastating Injury Federica Brignone, the Italian reigning World Cup champion, has begun her recovery after a severe crash during the Italian National Championships on April 3, reports SRF.ch. The 34-year-old sustained multiple fractures to her left leg, including a comminuted tibial plateau fracture and a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), requiring emergency surgery in Milan. Related: Italian Ski Racing Icon Federica Brignone […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
The Top Snowiest Ski Resorts in the Southern Hemisphere New data analysis has revealed which ski resorts are the snowiest in the Southern Hemisphere based on historical data trends. The latest findings shed light on the region’s top destinations for snow security and highlight which weeks of the season have historically been the snowiest. Related: 5 Multi-Resort Passes That Offer Access to Ride the Southern Hemisphere The comprehensive study, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 2 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: Snow Coverage and Depth Are Excellent This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers, on Wednesday, April 2. New Snow: 30 inches Settled Snow Depth: 71 inches High temperature: 45°F (March 27) Low temperature: -1°F (April 2) Ski Conditions and Weather March went out the same way it came in…. like a lion! Strong southwest winds have accompanied this storm, and […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
Woman Jailed for Walking 10-Feet Off Boardwalk at Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, WY Angela Flaherty, a 44-year-old resident of Seattle, Washington, has been sentenced to seven days in jail after pleading guilty to violating federal regulations at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Flaherty left the designated boardwalk near Old Faithful geyser and walked approximately 10 feet onto the cone, an area strictly off-limits to visitors. Another park visitor partially captured her actions on video […] SnowBrains | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
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