Eastern Sierra, CA, Report: Gorgeous Chute With Mini-Mandatory Air in the “Dirt Bike Chutes” Report from May 11, 2025 I awoke in Pennsylvania on Friday at 4:20 am, drove to New York, got on a plane, pit stop in Detroit, landed in Salt Lake City, UT, up to Park City, packed my bags, dropped by the POC office in Park City, grabbed a full-face helmet for my new e-bike, dropped by the Momentous office […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 11, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Celebrating Day 100 This Season With Sun and Slush at the Spring Skiing Capital Report from May 8, 2025 Every time we load our gear into the car at 4:45 am for a Palisades spring skiing trip—pitch-black and only half-awake—it ends up being a phenomenal, fun-packed 16 hours. And once again, this gorgeous May day proved to be no different. Since Palisades Tahoe is, as always, the last resort open around the basin, it was […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | May 10, 2025 0 Comments
8,736′ SR-4 Ebbetts Pass, CA, Is Now Open for the Summer Caltrans District 10 announced yesterday that 8,736′ SR4 Ebbetts Pass is now open for the summer. There is a lot of world-class backcountry skiing accessible from Ebbetts Pass. “#CalaverasCounty Caltrans officially RE-OPENED SR-4 /#EbbettsPass for the season to motorists today (5/8/25) as of 12PM Caltrans reminds motorists to #sharetheroad with cyclists, #MoveOver for highway workers, & #KnowBeforeYouGo w. Caltrans QuickMap […] SnowBrains | May 9, 2025 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Announces It Will Stay Open Into June for Skiing and Snowboarding Spring is in full swing at Mammoth Mountain, California, but the snow isn’t going anywhere just yet. Mammoth has just announced that the slopes will remain open for skiing and snowboarding into June, giving snow enthusiasts more time to hit the mountains and enjoy epic spring conditions. The resort announced the news on social media. “SEASON EXTENDED! We’re staying open […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 9, 2025 0 Comments
Donner Ski Ranch, CA, Invites Skiers to Decide its Closing Date This Season Donner Ski Ranch in Lake Tahoe, California, is leaving the decision of when to close for the season this year up to its skiers and riders. In a recent social media post, the small ski area announced it will remain open until “there is no snow or no interest,” encouraging guests to keep showing up if they want to extend […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Remains the Last Ski Resort Open in Tahoe for Spring Skiing And then there was one. Palisades Tahoe, California, remains the final ski resort open in the Tahoe region, operating daily in spring through May 26. With Alpine now closed for the season, skiers and riders will find most available terrain on the upper mountain, where KT-22 continues to run and is expected to stay open daily through next weekend. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Powder Day Incoming for Mammoth This Weekend A quick-hitting convective wave Saturday will freshen the central Sierra with 3″-7″ of new snow above 8,000 feet at Mammoth, after which high pressure locks in a dry, steadily warming pattern that persists well into next week. The brief burst will feature dense midday flakes transitioning to lighter powder Saturday night, while Sunday turns breezy and cooler before temperatures rebound […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 2, 2025 0 Comments
The $4,125 Gold Pass Is the Ultimate Ski Pass for California and Nevada Unrestricted, transferable pass offers access to 36 downhill and cross-country ski areas in California and Nevada. The coveted Ski California Gold Pass, renowned for its flexibility and exclusivity, is now available for the 2025-26 season. It offers unrestricted, transferable access to 36 premier downhill and cross-country ski areas across California and Nevada. The pass, priced at $4,125, is offered in […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2025 0 Comments