National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 2: Opening Ceremony Brought to you by Vail Mountain, CO Day two of the 50th Anniversary of the National Brotherhood of Skiers kicked off February 5th in Vail, Colorado. Once again, SnowBrains was on the scene for the NBS opening ceremony. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any more festive, the NBS opening ceremony took it to a whole new level. Total town […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | February 6, 2023 0 Comments
National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 1: Welcome Party and More Day one of the 50th Anniversary of the National Brotherhood of Skiers kicked off February 4th in Vail, Colorado. The event was a massive welcome party held at The Hythe in the Grand Ballroom. This event marks five decades of the organization’s Black Summit week, which brings in more than 1,300 Black skiers, snowboarders, and mountain enthusiasts from around the […] Industry News Greg Obernesser | February 5, 2023 0 Comments
Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us? According to Psychology Today, some researchers define risk-taking as engaging in any activity with an uncertain outcome. It is indisputable that activities such as skiing, climbing, mountain biking, etc., are all somewhat extreme sports that involve an element of risk. These sports are extreme because the outcomes can be pretty dire and inflict severe injury or even death. Within the context of these […] Brains Greg Obernesser | September 30, 2022 6 Comments
Skiing at Valle Nevado, Chile | The Best Idea for 2022 Brought to you by Valle Nevado, Chile After two seasons of Covid-related pandemic events, the best skiing and riding in the southern hemisphere is again open to skiers from all over the globe from June 17th until September 18th. Here is why Chile’s ski and snowboard capital is THE place to be this summer. The Endless Winter lives in the beautiful […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 27, 2022 0 Comments
21st Annual Loveland Ski Area CAIC Corn Harvest Benefit 2022 Brought to you by Loveland Ski Area The 21st Annual Loveland Ski Area CAIC Corn Harvest Benefit is one of the best snow events Colorado has to offer. Ahh, springtime in the Rocky Mountains. As we wind down the 2022 season, it is time for everything from slush bumps and sunshine to the one last major dump of snow of […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 25, 2022 1 Comment
The ZipFit GFT Ski Boot Touring Liner: No Pain and All Performance Brought to you by ZipFit ZipFit GFT Touring Liners were designed by top-tier athletes to give them a high-performance, high-quality ski boot liner that does not compromise between downhill performance and uphill capabilities. Have you ever transitioned between a dedicated alpine boot to a touring boot and noticed how the performance or quality of the liner diminishes? Or have you […] Gear Review Greg Obernesser | March 23, 2022 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Leaves No Trace Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain leaves no trace. There is no doubt this ski area intimately understands the land in which they operate. They actively seek to make the environment a better place for future generations. Their core values and ideology below is strong proof of this. Some genuinely passionate staff members approached me the other day […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO: A Safe and Fun Mountain for All Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Unquestionably, the 20’-21’ ski season will be a unique one due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its effects are already quite evident this season in long lift lines and limiting what seemed like unlimited customer options. Thankfully, Monarch Mountain is the perfect place this winter to ski with friends and family in the safest way […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | January 14, 2021 0 Comments
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