Lindsay Hayden, Author at SnowBrains

How To Dive Off A Cliff… SAFELY!

Ahhh summer… the time for fun in the sun with a change in pace and scenery. Cracking a cold beer, hiking up a nice 14er, and hanging out by the water are all things that come to my mind when the real feel changes from 25°F to 95°F. A personal summer favorite of mine is cliff jumping, but with many […]

Cliff Jumping

Lindsay Hayden | August 22, 2022

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How To Tell The Difference Between An East Coast Skier and A West Coast Skier

Ever since I was pizza-ing and french fry-ing, I’ve been skiing on the Ice Coast. Blaring snow guns, granular ice, and bracing for impact are just a few images that come to mind. It wasn’t until I was nine years old that I got my first taste of West Coast skiing. After that trip out to The Bird, I was […]

Industry News

Lindsay Hayden | July 13, 2022

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Fresh Content and Fresh Powder at Killington Resort, VT

Brought to you by Killington Resort Killington holds many bold monikers, “Beast of the East” and “Earliest in the East,” to name a couple. One trip to the Vermont-based resort authenticates the mountain’s large claims. While 1,977 skiable acres leave little room for questions, a mega mountain like Killington holds stories that extend beyond the base layer. Have you ever […]

Droppin’ A Line: Why Do Skiers Like To Fly Fish In The Off-Season?

You’ve probably seen it all over your Instagram feed…Your favorite pro skiers trading in their planks for a fly fishing rod during the summer months; if these guys and gals aren’t out chasing the snow in the Southern Hemisphere then they’re out on the river. So why do so many skiers gravitate towards the water in the off-season? For one, […]

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Lindsay Hayden | June 22, 2020

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The Beginner’s Guide To Living in a Van: Taking The Party On The Road

Living full-time in a van is the ultimate expression of freedom. Ski bums have utilized this way of life for decades. Die-hard skiers figured out that they could continuously chase the snow if they were always mobile. Thus creating the endless winter… But how do you turn this ski bum lifestyle into your reality? Below I will provide you with […]

Lindsay Hayden | May 18, 2020

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Mammoth Mountain’s 2019-2020 Season Is About To Pop Off

Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain For all of us regular people, the end of October means carving pumpkins, picking apples, and crafting the spookiest costume. But in the midst of all of the PSL drinking and Oktoberfest parties, the friendly folks at Mammoth Mountain, CA were hard at work preparing for yet another epic winter. There has been no […]

What Your Après Ski Drink Says About You

So, you’ve had an exhausting day on the hill. From stomping that rad backy to getting cut off in the lift line to skinning up the back bowl… you’ve put in WERK! Naturally, after a long day on the planks, you’re headed to the base lodge bar. If you’re a local the bartender will slide you your usual, if you’re […]

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Lindsay Hayden | October 25, 2019

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Spring Events For Every Type Of Rider At Mammoth Mountain, CA

[Sponsored by Mammoth Mountain] Mammoth’s got your April social schedule all laid out, whether you’re a wacky pond skimmer, creative park rat, or just looking for a good sweat. The coming weeks at Mammoth are filled with weekend après parties, some of the spring’s biggest events, and lots and lots of sunshine. With so much going on at Mammoth this […]