Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for Some of North America’s Best Spring Skiing Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is experiencing an extraordinary March, with snowfall totals reaching an impressive 46 inches (117 centimeters) since the month began. The recent storms—12 inches of snow in the last week, and 185″ (470 centimeters) all season—have significantly boosted the resort’s snowpack, which is now 70 inches (177 centimeters). Related: Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 24 Spring is here, which means winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. We have a five-resort tie for snowiest resort today! Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend When writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update their websites. […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Baker Ski Area, WA, Closed for 2 Days Due to Very Dangerous Avalanche Conditions Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, announced yesterday a temporary closure for Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25, due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing significant rain and wind to the region, leading to very dangerous avalanche conditions. The closure follows exceptional snowfall throughout the month. Related: Top 9 Biggest Snowfalls in North America This Season The ski area plans to reopen on […] Avalanche SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Mayhem: The Rise of Gaper Day in North American Ski Culture With April 1 approaching, skiers and snowboarders worldwide are preparing for the biggest day of the year—Gaper Day. What is Gaper Day? “Gaper” alludes to the gap between your helmet’s bottom and the goggle’s top. The bigger the gap, the bigger “Gaper” you are. Sometimes, Gapers are also referred to as Jerries or someone who is acting like a big […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 2 Comments
Utah Ski Resorts’ Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates Sadly, all good things must end. The 2024-25 ski season started slowly but recently picked up momentum and has since been incredible. There have been many sunny days and many powder days, too. As of today, March 24, statewide snowpack is just above average. Here’s a list of Utah ski resorts closing dates for the 2024-25 season. Related: Why Do […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
California and Nevada Ski Resorts’ Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates There is much to love about spring skiing. Sun, longer days, corn snow, and pond skims are just a few. However, as much as we hate to admit it, it means the ski season is ending soon. California has areas that famously stay open into the summer, but when are its ski resorts’ closing dates? Related: Why Do Ski Resorts […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
(Cold) Smokin’ Deals: Heli-Ski in Alaska With Miles Clark & Pulseline Adventure This Spring 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, and the legendary bottomless powder are the stuff dreams are made of. We want to make those dreams come true. SnowBrains is offering a 5% discount when four or more people book together for April 12-19. And for […] SnowBrains | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
Snowboarder Dies in Crevasse Fall on Vallée Blanche in Chamonix, France A snowboarder in his fifties died on Monday, March 17, after falling into a crevasse while descending the Vallée Blanche near Chamonix. The man was riding with a professionally guided group when a snow bridge collapsed beneath him, sending him nearly 30 meters (100 feet) into the glacier below, according to Chamonix.net. Related: American Ski Mountaineer Rescued by Helicopter with […] SnowBrains | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
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