“Freedom Shred” Headed to Hilltop Ski Area, AK, On Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend This Winter HILLTOP SKI AREA, Anchorage, Alaska. (January 18, 2025) – Snowboarder, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Coach Spencer Conley brings his Freedom Shred to Hilltop Ski Area MLK weekend. “We are excited to come ski and ride with locals and be a part of the Anchorage community and celebrate MLK on snow,” said Conley. “I want this to be the largest celebration […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] The FIFTY+ Ep. 2 | A Ski Mountaineer’s Dream Line – Pioneer Peak, AK The hunt for Classics continues. After six years of following, climbing, and skiing 46 of the lines and mountains in the book “The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America,” it’s time to pursue a personally inspired and modern list of classics. Related: Cody Townsend Releases Brand New Project: The FIFTY+ Pioneer Peak is widely known in Alaska. Little known […] Featured Video SnowBrains | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Cody Townsend Releases Brand New Project: The FIFTY+ After announcing the conclusion of his project, The FIFTY, Cody Townsend is now brewing something new for finding the most incredible backcountry ski lines in the world. Townsend had skied 46 of the 50 lines recorded in the book, “The Fifty Classic Descents of North America,” before ending the project to allow him to ski the last four on his own […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | October 31, 2024 1 Comment
SnowBrains Alaska Highlight Video 2024 | Reaching the Pinnacle of the Ski Dream This past April, I spent my third year heli-ski guiding for Pulseline Adventure in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. Getting to heli-ski guide at all, never mind in some of the most famous extreme skiing terrain in the world, feels like the pinnacle of my ski career. As always, we got amazing snow and incredible views, all while experiencing this […] Featured Video Miles Clark | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Parkin Costain Attempts Untouchable Alaskan Spine | There’s a Reason No One Had Skied This Line–Until Now Parkin Costain has evolved from an up-and-comer to a heavy hitter in the last few years, writes Teton Gravity Research. He’s had his eyes on the Monospine since he was 17, but after a few legends backed down from the 2,000-foot monster, it seemed like the dream line was untouchable. That is until Parkin stepped up while filming for Beyond […] SnowBrains | October 10, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Resorts for Night Skiing in the U.S. A select number of resorts offer night skiing and riding across the United States, and those who have experienced it before know that the feeling of riding under the stars is second to none. Night riding is so popular because runs are less crowded, and experiencing the thrill of snow at night in the dark gives a mystical feeling. It’s […] Industry News Jack Bynum | July 25, 2024 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alyeska, AK—Where Mountains, Oceans, and Glaciers Collide in the Last Frontier When people think of skiing in Alaska, they tend to think of gnarly backcountry runs fraught with avalanche danger, dropping out of helicopters onto untouched powder, and endless glades for only the most advanced skiers and riders. While that may be true for Alyeska, America’s northernmost winter resort destination, you’re equally likely to find calm groomers that stretch for miles […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 4, 2024 0 Comments
Denali National Park, AK, to Remain Closed on Tuesday, July 2, Due to Riley Fire The Riley Fire continues to be active near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, causing park officials to keep the park closed on Tuesday, July 2. Smokejumpers, fire crews, and strong support from aerial resources have made significant progress, particularly along the fire’s southern flank. Related: Brain Post: Denali, AK, Not Everest, is the Tallest Mountain on […] Fire Firebrains | July 2, 2024 0 Comments
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