Mt. Bachelor, OR, Gravity Bike Camp Trip Report: The Most Fun Kids Can Have on Two Wheels Report for July 15-17, 2024 When searching the Pacific Northwest for a bike camp for my two oldest boys, there were plenty of options. One of the top camps recommended was the Gravity Bike Camps at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. I looked into it further, and it met all my criteria. It was within driving distance, and the dates fit perfectly […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | July 19, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 3 North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Weekend And then there were three. Summer is officially here, and most of you will have mothballed your snow equipment, but there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed. Related: Summer-Only Ski Area Beartooth Basin, MT, is For Sale After 2 Tough Summer-Skiing Seasons We looked for our readers to […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 12, 2024 0 Comments
Portland Pickles Make History with THC-Infused Beverage Sales at Games In a groundbreaking move, the Portland Pickles have become the first sports team to legally sell THC-derived drinks at their sporting events. This pioneering initiative, in collaboration with the beverage company Cycling Frog, marks a significant milestone in the intersection of sports, cannabis, and consumer culture. The Portland Pickles, a collegiate wood-bat baseball team known for their fun and […] Jack Bynum | July 5, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Fresh Summer Snow Report from June 20, 2024 June is synonymous with summer, but in the Pacific Northwest, we get fresh snow. This week, Timberline Lodge reported more than seven inches of snow. There was even more fresh above the resort, including at least a foot in the bowl. It’s hard to ignore fresh snow anytime, but this late in the season, it […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | June 21, 2024 0 Comments
Timberline Resort, OR, Conditions Report: Hot Pow Report from May 23. 2024 When a late May storm brings fresh snow, there’s no choice but to go play. On Wednesday, Mount Hood, Oregon, received a substantial storm, refreshing its snow conditions to a nearly wintery state. With 6 inches of fresh snow and a sunny day in store, it was a good day to arrive at the mountain […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Summiting Hood Report from May 19, 2024 Mount Hood presides over the city of Portland, Oregon, from 11,249 feet— the highest point in the state. Summiting Mount Hood is a feather in the cap of any Pacific Northwest mountaineer or backcountry skier. On Sunday morning, I met two riders from Washington— Adam Pikielny and Moses Lurbur— in the Salmon River Lot of […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | May 20, 2024 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, is Saving Snow for Summer Solstice Festival Jay Peak Resort in Vermont has experimented with snow farming this year. The resort has stockpiled tons of leftover snow and covered it with hay but this move is not to preserve snow for the next season but rather to put on a fun Summer Solstice Festival with a small park in the middle of summer. Summer Solstice this year […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bachelor Mountain Resort, OR, Will Ring Out 23/24 Season with North American Pond Skimming Champs Mount Bachelor Mountain Resort, Oregon, is ringing out the 23/24 season with a fun weekend that sees the return of its annual North American Pond Skimming Championships. On Sunday, May 26, the resort will have its final day of the 23/24 season, featuring the epic 100-foot long pond. Be quick though as only 100 registered skimmers will be able to […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2024 0 Comments
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