A Look at the Word “Snow” in Different Languages Snow is a worldwide phenomenon. Different cultures experience the same excitement and struggles from snow and its effect. It’s present in the icy tundras of Antarctica to the majestic mountaintops of the Himalayas. It’s more than a word. It’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of rules and fun. Related: The Ultimate Guide to Skier Slang One could […] Brains Quintin Mills | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Hokkaido, Japan 2023 Season Edit – After 30-Month COVID Shutdown, Japow 2023 Tasted Sweeter Than Ever… Need motivation for a pow safari to Japan? Come along for a musical shred journey to the land of the rising sun. Related: This Ski Area in Japan is Begging You to Be a Ski Bum After an extended 2.5-year Covid shutdown, Japow 2023 tasted sweeter than ever. The snow, as always, was amazing. But a trip to Japan is […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] $18 Million Newly Built Luxury Boutique Hotel in Niseko, Japan A newly-built boutique hotel is on the market in Japan’s most popular ski resort Niseko. The luxury hotel features 14 luxury condominiums and is a beautifully designed sanctuary in the middle of Hirafu, the bustling ski village at the foot of Niseko’s ski area. Niseko used to be four separate ski areas united under the ‘Niseko United’ umbrella. The other […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 3, 2023 0 Comments
What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? Most skiers and snowboarders have heard of Vail and understand they are not just another ski resort in Colorado. However, most people do not know that Vail is owned by Vail Resorts, Inc., which owns and operates 41 resorts worldwide, focusing on luxury accommodations, iconic destinations, and world-class guest services. In the ski industry, Vail Resorts is a juggernaut and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 10, 2023 0 Comments
Indy Pass Halts Sales After 9 Days of Unprecedented Demand to Prioritize Guest Experience After experiencing record sales, new passes will be taken off sale to preserve the experience for guests and partner resorts. The Indy Pass announced yesterday that pass sales for the 23/24 season will end on Monday, April 10, at midnight. A limited number of passes may be released this fall after evaluating capacity with resort partners for the upcoming season. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 10, 2023 0 Comments
Snowboarder Discovers Body Sticking Out of Snow Near Kiroro Resort, Japan A snowboarder riding out of bounds near the Kiroro Snow World Ski Resort in Japan discovered a dead person’s leg still attached to the snowboard sticking out of the snow around 10 a.m. on April 3, 2023. The snowboarder alerted the ski patrol at Kiroro Snow World, who contacted the local police. The police confirmed the body to be that […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Wild Boar Attacks Snowboarders in Myoko Kogen, Japan A wild boar has attacked two snowboarders in the Japanese ski resort of Myoko Kogen. The incident was filmed by the proprietors of a ski & snowboard shop called Joey’s in Akakura Myoko. The animal came from behind, attacking an unsuspecting snowboarder at the bottom of the run, knocking him to the ground, before making a beeline for another snowboarder. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 8, 2023 0 Comments
South Lake Tahoe, CA, Pro Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japan A professional skier from South Lake Tahoe, CA, and another from Austria were killed in an avalanche in Japan yesterday, reports Mike Rogge with the Mountain Gazette. Kyle Smaine, 31, and Adam Ü from Glacier, WA, were on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism, along with Grant Gunderson, a senior photographer with Mountain Gazette. View this […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 30, 2023 0 Comments
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