After 500 Avalanches in a Week in Colorado, CAIC Advises to Avoid Avalanche Terrain The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) warns that avalanche danger in the Northern and Central Mountains across Colorado remains at a Level 4 out of 5. Strong winds and sustained snowfall on Monday created very dangerous conditions and these conditions are anticipated to last at least until Wednesday and a special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for the rest of […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
$29,000 for a Poster? Rare 1920s Ski Resort Art Fetches Impressive Bids at Auction Given the opportunity, many of us wouldn’t say no to owning a cool ski poster. You can often get them for free at ski swaps, or maybe they are complimentary with a gear purchase. But would you pay $29,000 for one? That is exactly what some vintage posters of luxury Swiss ski resorts went for at an auction earlier this […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Against All Odds, Woman Survives 4 Days in California Mountains For four days from January 3 to January 7, a woman survived being trapped in her car in the California wilderness. The woman was driving on Mount Baldy Road in the mountains close to Mt. Baldy Resort, overlooking Los Angeles, when she swerved to avoid hitting a deer. She ended up falling approximately 200 feet down the mountain and was […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
The World Economic Forum is Back in the Ski Center of Davos, Switzerland, for its Annual Meetup The World Economic Forum is back in the Swiss Alps. Every year for 54 years the world’s political and industrial elite descend on the small alpine village of Davos and turn the ski resort into the schmooze-fest of the movers and shakers in the world’s global economy. Heralded as ‘The place where leaders meet,’ the ski village hosts around 3,000 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Soul of Alta | A Short Film from Alta and Sweetgrass Productions When I saw there was a new short film from Alta and Sweetgrass Productions titled Soul of Alta, I knew I would have to take time to watch it. Alta is a unique mountain that only allows skiers, has some of the greatest snow on earth, and possess a unique culture. The film is less than 22 minutes and highlights […] Brent Thomas | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts – North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals for January 16, 2024 It’s dumping! After a poor start to the season across most of North America, we are starting to see glimmers of hope. Resorts are starting to see snow fall, and forecasts are positive. Get in the Snow – SnowBrains Weekly Email Delivers Our Most Popular Articles, Social Posts, and Exclusive Deals to Your Inbox These are the resorts across North […] SnowBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Davos Klosters, Switzerland: The Cradle Of Ski Tourism Davos is located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, about 90 minutes from St. Moritz. The ski resort is twinned with Klosters, which connects via two large aerial tramways to the Davos ski area. Klosters also features access to the Madrisa mountain range on the other side of the valley. Klosters is situated at 3,687ft (1,124m), while Davos is higher […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Carv Digital Ski Coach is Offering 15% Off its Device in a MLK Jr Weekend Special The SnowBrains team has tested the Carv digital ski coach in our never-ending quest to become better skiers. Breya (a racer) skied with it in 2023, Steven gave it a full review in 2022, and this month, Aunika used it to make her ski like Ted Ligety. We were impressed with the improvements in our skiing we could see after […] SnowBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
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