Chelsea Handler Marks 50th Birthday With Bikini Ski at Soldier Mountain, ID Chelsea Handler isn’t one to shy away from making a statement, and her 50th birthday was no exception. This year, the comedian and actor swapped her usual Whistler slopes for Idaho’s Soldier Mountain, celebrating the milestone with her signature tradition: skiing in a bikini. Related: Chelsea Handler Skis in U.S./Canadian for 48th Birthday in Whistler, Canada Handler, who was born […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to a Foot of Snow For ID, MT, and WY This Week This forecast was created at 6 a.m. PST on Monday, February 24 A potent early-week storm will bring notable mountain snowfall and periods of gusty winds across the Northern Rockies. Cooler air will spill in by Tuesday night, and a warmer, drier regime will take over from midweek onward. Periods of high snow levels will initially favor only upper elevations, […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Over a Foot Possible For the Northern Rockies This Week This forecast was created at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18 A mild and unsettled stretch is on tap for the Northern Rockies, with an initial round of midweek snow transitioning into a warmer pattern punctuated by a heavier round of precipitation late this weekend. Expect snow levels to rise substantially by Sunday and Monday, leading to rain in some […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 20, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 2 Feet Snow For WY, ID, and MT This Weekend This forecast was created at 4:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, February 10 A prolonged series of storms will bring multiple rounds of fresh snow through early next week, with periods of heavier accumulations favoring the Idaho–Wyoming border region. Overall, expect a mix of cold overnight lows, gradually rising snow levels by late weekend, and occasional gusty winds—especially Thursday and Sunday—as […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Idaho Supreme Court Could Erase Decades of Ski Area Liability Precedent Skiing is big in Idaho. Many citizens participate in the sport, and it also attracts scores of nonresidents, significantly contributing to the state’s economy. Because skiing and snowboarding in Idaho is so important and since it is recognized that the sport has fundamental risks, the state’s Ski Area Liability Law, which has been in place for decades, defines the responsibilities […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 10, 2025 1 Comment
The 11 Oldest Ski Gondolas Still in Use in North America Today Gondolas are a comfortable mode of aerial transport used to access alpine locations while being sheltered from the harsh elements. Similar in construction to an aerial ski lift, with the added protection of an enclosed cabin to hold in warmth and block out the wind. While new gondolas are being installed each year across North America for skiing, this article […] Brains James Pulfer | February 10, 2025 4 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-4 Feet of New Snow For the Northern Rockies This Week with Much More on the Horizon Source: maps.weatherbell.com The Northern Rockies are continuing to get slammed by an atmospheric river that has already brought multiple feet of snow to the highest elevations of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Currently, the atmospheric river is positioned over Central Idaho, bringing heavy snow to the mountains and rain to the valleys. Cold air is trapped in Northern Idaho and Montana, […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 4, 2025 0 Comments
Pomerelle, ID, Report: Sunny Groomers and Good Vibes Report from Sunday, January 26, 2025 Sawtooth National Forest may be known for steep couloirs and challenging summits, including four of the Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America, but the forest also hosts several ski areas of a much more relaxed character. I traveled to one of these little-known gems this week, Pomerelle Mountain Resort. Located near Albion, Idaho, […] Trip Report Zach Armstrong | January 31, 2025 0 Comments
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