Steven Agar

SnowBrains Chief Operating Officer. Summers running, hiking, climbing, and camping in the mountains of the Lake District, UK. Winters skiing all over the world.

Niseko United, Japan, Report: Great Conditions and Excellent Skiing at a Bucket List Destination

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This report is from Saturday, January 11 A taxi. Two trains. The London Underground. Two airplanes and a bus. London. Beijing. Sapporo. 72 hours with little sleep. This brought us to Niseko, Japan, to tick off a bucket list destination and experience two weeks of the world-famous JaPOW. Related: Japanese Ski Resorts in Hokkaido Start 2024-25 Season with Best Early-Season […]
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Tignes-Val d’Isere, France, Report: Superb Snow, Special Sundog, and Sunshine

Report from Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Tignes received a refresh today with 4″ (10 cm) of fresh snow overnight. We were keen to see the difference the fresh snow made and headed out straight after breakfast to make the most of the day. The conditions were perfect again—blue skies and sunshine, zero wind, and around 30ºF. Yesterday’s report: Tignes, France, Report: Decent […]
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Winter Park Resort, CO, Offers Update on Masterplan That Includes Gondola Connecting Resort to Town

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In a recent blog post, Winter Park Resort in Colorado offered updates on its ambitious 10-15-year masterplan that will transform it into the state’s third-largest ski area. This comprehensive plan, publicly accessible, outlines significant upgrades, including new and enhanced lifts, expanded terrain, remodeled lodges, and improved on-mountain dining experiences. A key feature is the long-awaited gondola connecting the resort to the […]
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Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of August 11-20, 2024

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It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the next season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Related: [UPDATED] NOAA Winter 2024/25 Early Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That Means For Next Winter’s Ski Season Whether you are chasing the […]
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A History of Everest | What It Took to Reach the Roof of the World

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Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, has captivated mountaineers for decades. Why? As George Mallory once said, “Because it is there.” It is the ultimate symbol of human endeavor where many mountaineers have gone to fulfill their dreams, resulting in both triumph and tragedy. Related: Mount Everest is Visible From Kathmandu, Nepal for First Time in Living Memory It […]
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Winter Park Resort, CO, Donates $80,000 From Its Uphill Armband Sales to Local Non-Profits

More than $80,000 will help organizations that help serve the thousands of people who adventure in Winter Park’s backyard every year After another successful season of Winter Park Resort’s uphilling program, the Colorado resort is proud to donate the proceeds from the sales of its uphill armbands, which is more than $80,000, to non-profits serving Winter Park and Grand County: […]
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