British Columbia & Alberta 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates It’s that time of year – as the warm temperatures begin to roll in, it is also that time when we need to unfortunately say goodbye to skiing for the summer months. For some resorts in western Canada, that may only be a week away, and for others you may still have two months of skiing to get in. Whatever […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 3 Comments
New Terrain Expansion at Marmot Basin, AB After two previous attempts to open the same area back in 2003 and 2008, Marmot Basin in Alberta, Canada, has finally been successful in expanding its terrain by 25 acres to offer even more high-alpine terrain off the top of Marmot Peak. The new terrain, which has always been considered in-bounds for Marmot Basin but always blocked off, has been […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 0 Comments
Tatum Monod Opens Up About her Battle With a Severe Concussion Hardcore shredder Tatum Monod opened up on social media yesterday about the battle she’s been having with a severe concussion. This girl can throw backflips and double backflips all day. She does huge drops. She drops big lines in Alaska. And she rips with style. Related: The 10 Greatest Female Freeskiers of All Time The 29-year-old Red Bull freeskier from Banff, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 26, 2021 0 Comments
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
The Top 15 Biggest North American Snowfall Totals Right Now Snowfall totals brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Updated on Monday, March 15, 2021 The last month of skiing and riding in the West has been awesome. Utah has gained over 100 inches since mid-February along with many other resorts throughout the Pacific Northwest and West. Alaska is no longer #1 in terms of snowfall. Meanwhile, Denver just […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2021 24 Comments
Own The Stoke With Your 21/22 Ikon Pass – On Sale March 11, 2021 Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders across the globe to commit to future adventures when the Ikon Pass goes on sale at its lowest pricing for the 21/22 season on Thursday, March 11, 2021. After debuting in January 2018, the Ikon Pass enters its fourth season with 44 inspiring mountain destinations, each ready to create new stories and enduring memories […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 4, 2021 0 Comments
Covid-19 Outbreak at Another Canadian Ski Resort A covid-19 outbreak has been declared at Nakiska ski area in Kananaskis west of Calgary, AB. 15 cases have been linked to the resort. Nakiska can confirm their outbreak protocols were followed, and no guests were exposed. Nakiska said the outbreak is old, with eleven people already fully recovered and back to work. Four people, who no longer have symptoms, remain in isolation […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 22, 2020 3 Comments
VIDEO: Huge Lines and Overcrowding Result in Operational Changes at Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Banff, AB [arve url="https://youtu.be/gJQ83GfxG0Q"] SnowBrains | November 23, 2020 Likes Tweets 1 Comment