[VIDEO] A Day in the Life of Patrol at Big White Ski Resort, BC Ever wondered what it takes to keep the slopes safe at Big White Ski Resort? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of Ski Patrol! From early morning Avalanche Control to rescuing injured skiers and ensuring trails are in top condition, our dedicated team works tirelessly to keep the mountain safe and enjoyable for […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 2/13: Amazing Accumulations Across America Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “CA getting blasted with heavy Sierra snow accumulation into AM 2/14. UT/WY/MT/CO start getting snow PM 2/13 through 2/15 with a 2nd storm system 2/16-2/18. Snow Timeline: […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 13, 2025 1 Comment
Alta, UT, Report: “Main Chute” On 11,068′ Mt. Baldy Opens For First Time This Season Report from January 10, 2025 On Monday I rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon without skins… I realized it when I parked to meet up with my backcountry buddies. Fortunately, a friend at Alta borrowed me some skins. At this point, my backcountry buddies had already dove in so I pulled an audible and hiked up Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior. […] Backcountry Miles Clark | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Wasatch Mountains, UT, Report: Skiing Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior in Under 60-Seconds Report from February 10, 2025 I rolled into Little Cottonwood Canyon early yesterday morning. I met up with a buddy and realized I’d forgotten my skins… Luckily, a friend at Alta borrowed me a pair. While briefly at Alta in the morning, I’d gotten word that Main Chute on Mt. Baldy was going to open. Perfect. I decided to run […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 11, 2025 1 Comment
Deer Valley, UT, Report: The Legendary “Stein’s Way” Run Report from February 9, 2025 “Stein’s Way” is my favorite run at Deer Valley, UT. I usually just lap it all day until I’m ready to go home. I also like the run just skier’s left of it – Edgar’s. The run I cruise back to my car on is called Jordanelle, and it’s a very fun one with killer […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Corbet’s Couloir: If These Walls Could Talk… “If these walls could talk…you might not even believe what they have to say.” Kings & Queens of Corbet’s is a competition that showcases the absolute best in skiing and snowboarding, the awe-inspiring venue that is Corbet’s Couloir, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Related: Kings & Queens of Corbet’s Confirmed For February 11 at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY In […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Jackson Hole, WY, Report: Spectacularly Deep Face-Shot-Filled Powder + “Beauty And The Beast” Live at the Utah Symphony Report from February 8, 2025 Yesterday was our final day at Jackson Hole, WY. We got our early and into the first tram of the day. We stumbled out of the tram into bead-blasting wind and snow. The sign on the tram read 07ºF. We felt it. Fox, Nate, & I skipped down into position and worked our way into […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 9, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Cody Townsend’s The FIFTY+ | Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Avalanche Forecasting Avalanche forecasts are as important as skis for a backcountry skier. But how exactly is the forecast made? Related: Avalanche Forecasting 101: The Framework of a Professional’s Daily Avalanche Forecast Going behind the scenes with the Sierra Avalanche Center, in benefit of the American Avalanche Association (A3), to see what goes into those daily avalanche forecasts that help backcountry skiers […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 7, 2025 0 Comments