National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 4: Ski Racing and Ne-Yo Concert Report from Tuesday, 7th February 2023 The National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary continued today in Vail, Colorado, with a full day of ski racing, backcountry ski course inspection, more demos, and Vail’s 60th Anniversary Concert (Soul on Snow). The weather for the 4th day of the NBS 50th Anniversary Black Ski Summit was a beautiful bluebird Colorado day; I […] Industry News Greg Obernesser | February 8, 2023 0 Comments
National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 3: President’s Breakfast and More Day three of the 50th Anniversary of the National Brotherhood of Skiers kicked off February 6th in Vail, Colorado. Today, there was a plethora of fun to be had; First Tracks followed by a breakfast at The 10th with guest speakers, NBS members running gates while getting pointers from ski instructors, doing course inspection at Golden Peak, free demos by […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | February 7, 2023 1 Comment
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
The Power of Elevation: Why Not All Snow Is Created Equal Any serious skier will tell you that not all snow is created equal. Light, fluffy powder, dense, wet snow, and icy sleet all start as the same thing: moisture in the air. An intricate dance of atmospheric moisture, environmental conditions, and resort geography all combine to create the spectrum of snowfall that snowsports enthusiasts crave. Despite the numerous factors that […] Featured Article Lucas Gauthier | February 2, 2023 3 Comments
Your 6-Day Adventure Vacation to Crested Butte, CO Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte Tourism Crested Butte, CO – America’s last great ski town. Crested Butte, nestled in the Gunnison Valley amongst Colorado’s stunning Elk Mountains, is famed for its extreme skiing, unique ski town culture, and quaint feel. Whether you are just learning about Crested Butte, have had it on your list of places to travel, […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | January 9, 2023 2 Comments
CARV: The Secret to Taking Your Skiing to the Next Level Brought to you by CARV I’ve been skiing for 15 years and started racing about eight years ago. As a racer based in the Midwest, I always try to improve my ability as fast as possible, as my season is only two months long. Of course, I try to take advantage of as much coaching as possible, but as a […] Featured Article Breya Bergom | January 3, 2023 7 Comments
First Timer’s Guide to Brian Head Resort, UT Hidden in plain sight halfway between Las Vegas, NV and Salt Lake City, UT lies one of the best-kept secrets of the Utah skiing world: Brian Head Resort, nestled on the edge of  Southern Utah’s Dixie National Forest. Home to The Greatest Snow on Earth® (think deep, consistent, and fluffy, with just the right density to give the illusion that […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | January 3, 2023 0 Comments