Snowmobiler Killed by Avalanche Near Castle Mountain Resort, AB | 2 Children and Another Man Saved A 46-year-old man from Magrath, Alberta, was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling in the backcountry near Castle Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, February 24. According to a news release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the incident occurred in the Crowsnest Pass region around 1:00 p.m. when two men and two children were snowmobiling. One of the men […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Alex Ferreira and Eileen Gu Secure 23/24 Season Halfpipe Crystal Globe at Calgary Snow Rodeo, AB U.S. Freeskier Alex Ferreira claimed the 23/24 season Halfpipe Crystal Globe after the FIS Freeski World Cup in Calgary, Alberta. The World Cup was held at the Calgary Snow Rodeo and as it was the fifth and last Halfpipe competition of the season, Crystal Globes were awarded in the men’s and women’s competition. The women’s Crystal Globe went […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 19, 2024 0 Comments
Jessie Diggins Wins 20th Career FIS Cross Country World Cup in Canmore, AB The FIS Cross Country World Cup has moved to North America, and Team USA’s Jessie Diggins took home her 20th World Cup victory and her 58th World Cup podium on Friday, February 9. It is the first time in five years that a Cross Country World Cup is held in North America, so it was only fitting that the continent’s […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
Our Favorite Ski Destinations of the Canadian Rockies – Alberta There is something to be said about shredding powder in Canada. Whether it’s the Chinook winds, the bountiful snowfall in the winter months, or the commanding and towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, there is a certain aura in this part of the world. And what better way than to highlight two top-notch ski locations in different parts of the […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 14, 2023 0 Comments
Climber Killed After Avalanche Buries 2 People in Alberta, Canada An avalanche struck a pair of ice climbers in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta, Canada, on November 11, 2023, resulting in one fatality. The incident occurred as the climbers were descending from the Lone Ranger ice climb in the park’s Ranger Creek area. The fatality is the first avalanche-related death in North America of the ’23/24 season. “A fatal […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 13, 2023 0 Comments
Canada’s 2023/2024 Ski Season Kicks Off in Banff Banff’s highly anticipated ski season has officially started. On Friday, November 3rd, Mount Norquay and Lake Louise Ski Resort officially opened for the 2023/2024 winter. The combination of cold temperatures, early snow, and help from the snowguns have built enough of a base for Banff’s ski resorts to start turning the lifts. With 13″ (35cm) of snow in the last […] Mike Humphrey | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Louise Ski Resort, AB, Opening Today — 1 Week Early Lake Louise Ski Resort in the Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, announced that they are opening today, Friday, November 3, 2023. The opening today is a week ahead of schedule due to an abundance of natural snowfall in the last week as well as dedicated snowmaking by the mountain operations team. Here’s what’s to expect on opening day: Fresh […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Nakiska Ski Area, AB, Will Open This Weekend Nakiska Ski Area in Alberta, Canada, announced yesterday that it will open for the season with a preview weekend on 4-5th November 2023. The opening will make it one of the first resorts in Canada to open for the 2023-24 winter season. “⛷ Breaking News 🏂 We will open for our first preview weekend this Saturday & Sunday With recent […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 31, 2023 0 Comments
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