Brent Thomas, Author at SnowBrains

Manhattan, NY, Man Skis over 61,000 Vertical Feet Right Outside New York City

Recent news about skiers and riders covering over 100,000 vertical feet in one day has inspired many, especially an incredible 125,000-foot day. Until now, these feats took place at big mountain western U.S. resorts. But how much vertical could be skied in one day at a small east coast resort just two hours outside New York City? That’s exactly what […]

Brent Thomas | February 16, 2023

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Top 5 Snowiest Towns in the US This Season

If you live in a ski town, it’s probably for obvious reasons. You love the winter, and skiing or riding is your life. Living close to a ski area often means that the snow on the ski area will also fall in town. Below are the snowiest towns and how much snow they received this season. Also included are nearby […]

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Brent Thomas | February 7, 2023

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Jackson, WY, Man Skis 125,000 Vertical Feet in One Day

Something is going on with Jackson Hole Mountain Resort skiers and riders as the number of 100,000+ vertical days continues to be logged. Related: Snowboarder Rides 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Now we may have a new unconfirmed daily record. Eben Coarsey, a 36-year-old, who has lived in Jackson since 2019, tracked 124,981 […]

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Brent Thomas | February 3, 2023

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Trip Report: Brundage and Tamarack, ID – West Central Idaho Awesomeness

Report from January 25-28, 2023 I love ski trips, especially to places I’ve never been before. I had heard so many good things about two resorts near McCall, Idaho, that I figured it was time to pay a visit. Brundage Mountain Resort and Tamarack Resort are two gems that sit only 30 miles apart from each other in West Central […]

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Brent Thomas | January 31, 2023

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Tamarack Resort, ID, Report: Fast, Fun, Fog, and Falling Flakes

Report from Saturday, January 28, 2023 After skiing Brundage Resort for three days, a trip to Central Idaho wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Tamarack Resort. It was about a 35-minute drive from the place we were staying in McCall, and there were two inches of new snow on the ground as we pulled into the parking lot. We […]

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Brent Thomas | January 30, 2023

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Snowboarder Rides 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

Skiing or riding 100,000 vertical feet in one day may seem impossible. Everything has to line up with the conditions, the crowds, and personal stamina. Related: 62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record Yet that is exactly what Ester Francus accomplished last week when she rode 100,641 vertical feet on January 17 at Jackson Hole Mountain […]

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Brent Thomas | January 23, 2023

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7 Bucket List Experiences Every North American Skier Should Check Off

Many people have a bucket list; a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to encounter or accomplish during their lifetime. In addition to this, skiers often have their own skiing-specific bucket list. Everyone’s list will be different based on ability, desires, resources, and ambitions. However, if you need some help getting your list started, here are some […]

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Brent Thomas | January 17, 2023

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Mt Hood Meadows, OR, Conditions Report: Deep Canyon Powder and Perfect Groomers

Report for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 The snow report was unimpressive; no new snow overnight and only two inches in the last 24 hours. I knew better, though, because the forecast was for clear skies, and with over 1.5 feet of snow since they opened some upper gates on legendary Heather Canyon, it was bound to be fresh tracks under […]

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Brent Thomas | January 11, 2023

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