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Brent Thomas

Skier, mountain biker, fitness enthusiast, native Oregonian, and SnowBrains staff writer. Father to three and husband to one.
548 Articles

Whistler, BC, Mansion Sets Record for Priciest Property Sale at $40 Million

An unprecedented real estate transaction has taken place in Whistler, British Columbia,…

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The 9 Most Appropriately Named Ski Areas in the U.S.

"What's in a name?" Shakespeare wrote, implying that names are irrelevant. It is…

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Almost 80% of Homes in Park City, UT, Are Vacant Or Not Owner Occupied

The affordable housing shortage in ski towns is widespread and has been…

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UC Berkeley Ph.D. Student Becomes First Person to Ski All 15 of California’s 14,000′ Peaks

A 14,000-foot peak is a spectacle to be seen. Because of their…

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Timberline Bike Park, OR, Report: Gravity Fest Fun with My Little Shredders

Report for Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Timberline Lodge is well known for…

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Indy Pass Accuses Ski Cooper, CO, of Hurting Independent Ski Areas by Gaming Reciprocal Agreements

I am a big fan of reciprocal pass agreements. My hometown mountain…

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What are MoonBikes and Will They Soon Replace Snowmobiles?

What are MoonBikes? Expertly designed and crafted in France, they are simply…

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