Northstar and Kirkwood Ski Resorts, CA, Extend Season With Bonus Week of Skiing and Riding After Epic Snowfall in March Good news has arrived for ski enthusiasts in the Tahoe region. If they thought winter was winding down, Mother Nature had other plans for the final weeks. The recent storm system that swept through the Sierra Nevada mountains last week has dropped over 2.5 feet of fresh powder, creating ideal conditions for spring skiing. We’re talking fluffy top layers mixed […] Industry News Jack Bynum | April 5, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Spring Break Fun, Lake Tahoe Style Report from March 24-26, 2025. The moment we rolled into Incline Village, we knew this would be more than just another ski trip. Six of us, a mix of seasoned riders and snowboarding newbies, had converged on Lake Tahoe, California, with nothing but spring skiing on our minds and a rental house packed with enough energy to melt the remaining […] Conditions Report Jack Bynum | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Brandon Davis Battles Sevi Van Der Meer in Natural Selection Tour Debut DUELS Match at Kirkwood, CA The Natural Selection Tour makes its debut at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, bringing the world’s elite freestyle snowboarders to battle on untamed terrain in California’s Sierra Nevada range. Among the most compelling matchups, 29-year-old Swiss rider Sevi Van Der Meer faces 28-year-old California native Brandon Davis. Both riders are making their Natural Selection Tour debuts, bringing fresh energy to the event […] Industry News Jack Bynum | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Peaks Meet Island Vibes: A Journey Through Lake Tahoe’s Winter Reggae Festival Reggae music, snow, and the mountains are the three things I love most in this world… The Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival is a scene that shouldn’t make sense with reggae music in the heart of ski country yet somehow feels perfectly natural. Good Vibez Presents has created something magical here: a fusion of island culture and mountain spirit that […] Jack Bynum | February 22, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Two-Day Blend of Powder Days and Bluebird Après Action This report is from Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8 We prayed to whatever snow god would listen. It was a warm 37℉ and rainy Thursday night at Incline Village, and we needed those temperatures to drop for a fantastic Friday of riding at Palisades Tahoe, California. We each took a shot of Lebron x Hennessy to bring us […] Conditions Report Jack Bynum | February 10, 2025 1 Comment
Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival 2025: A Weekend of Snow and Rhythms The 2025 Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival, presented by Good Vibez Presents, is set to bring an unforgettable weekend of music, culture, and community to the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Scheduled for February 15 and 16, this two-day event features a carefully curated lineup of reggae legends, contemporary stars, and rising talent. With the stunning Sierra Nevada as the backdrop, […] Jack Bynum | February 3, 2025 0 Comments
Capturing the Thrill: The Evolution of Ski and Snowboard Videography In a world where adventure sports and social media merge seamlessly, snowboard videography has become an art form, blending athletic skill, visually appealing aesthetics, and boundary-pushing action. But how did it get here, to a place where a few minutes of filmed adrenaline can captivate millions and create the sport’s next superstar? The First Snowboard Films: Capturing a New Culture […] Brains Jack Bynum | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
Top 5 Most Missed Snowboard Brands According to SnowBrains Readers Snowboarding started to take flight in the late 70s and early 80s, and part of the reason for the meteoric rise of snowboarding was the creativity and rebellious attitude of pioneers of the sport. The early eye-catching boards (and mono-skis) allowed riders to show off their wild and funky side while doing something new and innovative. 50-odd years ago, when […] Jack Bynum | October 9, 2024 0 Comments
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