Adaptive Skier and Computer Scientist Wins Adaptive Sports Program New Mexicoโs Athlete Of The Year Award The Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico (ASPNM) crowns one Athlete of the Year, and this year, adaptive skier and University of New Mexico student Mike Adams will hold the crown.ย Adams’s love and passion for skiing, combined with his fearlessness and desire to break barriers, make his story a truly remarkable one. Adams has cerebral palsy, a condition that leads to […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | June 10, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Chris Tomerโs Mountain Weather Update 5/6: May Storm to Bring Feet of Snow to Colorado and New Mexico Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Panhandle Hooker storm system en route 5/5-5/7 with feet of accumulation above 9,000ft in CO & NM. Deep CO upslope favors Divide-East locations. Snow levels PM 5/6 […] Weather WeatherBrains | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Southern Rockies Resorts Get Up to 18″ of Snow Today, But a Pattern Change Incoming Forecast Prepared at midnightย MST, April 4, 2025 A storm moves across Southern Colorado on Friday and Friday night, producing snow across the Front Range and the San Juan Mountains but primarily hitting the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This storm will close out one of the busiest weeks this year for the Southern Rockies. However, the outlook for April looks much […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 4, 2025 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: March Brings Plentiful Snow and Cool Temperatures to the West This forecast was created at 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025 We are now in the home stretch of winter, with less than three weeks until spring begins on March 20. In the Western U.S., March is when most mountains reach peak snowpack before warmer temperatures cause runoff to outpace new snowfall. To see what the current snowpack is […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
What is the State of the U.S. Snowpack as We Near the End of Winter? The end of February is upon us, and spring will be here in three short weeks, so let’s take a look at the current snowpack across the Western U.S. and see how it compares to historical averages. The snowpack comprises layers of snow from various storms that coalesce throughout the winter while temperatures are cold and snow storms are plentiful. […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 28, 2025 0 Comments
Sandia Peak Ski Area, NM, Closed Due to Lack of Snow and Warm Temperatures Sandia Peak Ski Area, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, has temporarily closed its slopes, with immediate effect, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and insufficient snow cover.ย The resort reopened last year following a two-season-long closure due to a lack of snow, difficulties in attracting employees, and a lack of interest from the owners Related: Sandia Peak Ski Area in Albuquerque, NM, Hoping […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 5, 2025 0 Comments
Largest Skiable Acreage of Each U.S. State with a Ski Area The U.S. has some vast ski areas, but which is the largest in each state? This article will break it down state by state to determine which resort offers the most skiable acres for each state with a ski area. Not necessarily the tallest resorts but those with the most expansive terrain choices. Park City Mountain Resort – Utah – […] James Pulfer | January 21, 2025 0 Comments
The Awesome North American Ski Resorts That Allow Camping Unfortunately, overnight parking and camping are not allowed at many ski areas, but there are some according to Roadtrippers.com. With slopeside rooms costing hundreds of dollars, or even $1,000 or more in some locations, skiing can be a pricey pastime. However, with a good sleeping bag and reliable transportation, you may find a new favorite hidden gem to save money […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 11, 2024 5 Comments