[VIDEO] Ignore Closed Sign at Your Own Peril A video from January 3, 2024, is currently going viral from the Zillertal Ski Arena in Austria, where numerous people were ignoring signs that the black run to the valley was closed. Warm temperatures had melted the snow down low in the valley, transforming the black run to the bottom of the gondola into an ice chute. The consequences of […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 6, 2024 0 Comments
Kicking Horse, BC Report: 4,000-Vertical-Feet of “Hell Yeah” & The Endemic “Pee Here” Sign Report from January 4, 2023 Yesterday I got up and out at Kicking Horse, BC with Lee. I’d forgotten how much I love this place… I spent 2 months here living in Mary’s Motel in Golden, BC back in 2018 and it was pure bliss. Kicking Horse itself is sick, legendary Rogers Pass is right there, and the Kicking Horse […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 5, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts – These Are North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals for January 5, 2024 It’s snowing! 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. These are the resorts across North America that saw the most snow in the last 24 hours. All numbers were taken from resorts’ own websites at 7:30 […] SnowBrains | January 5, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA: 3-Day Snowfall Forecast & 6-10 Day, 8-14 Day, & Monthly Outlooks | January 5 In this weather article, you will find the following: 3-Day Snow & Weather Forecast for the USA by NOAA 3-Day Snow Forecast for the USA by the GEM Weather Model 3-Day Snow Forecast for the USA by the GFS Weather Model 6-10 Day Precipitation & Temperature Outlooks for the USA by NOAA 8-14 Day Precipitation & Temperature Outlooks for the […] Weather WeatherBrains | January 5, 2024 0 Comments
These Smart Gloves Adjust Temperature Based on How Cold Your Hands Are Are cold hands and skiing a thing of the past? Gordini hopes so. Its new Forge Heated Gloves may be the answer to frozen fingers on the slopes. Companies are throwing batteries into everything these days. Every new piece of gear is getting a digital upgrade, from heated socks and vests to goggles with fans. If you’re a chronic hand […] Mike Humphrey | January 5, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Announces Mid-January Opening Mount Bohemia, Michigan, has announced it will open for the 2023-2024 season on Wednesday, January 17. The resort has reported 23 inches of snow this winter, with more expected in the forecast. USA Today recently named Mount Bohemia the best ski resort in the U.S. Related: Mount Bohemia, MI, Announces Terrain Expansion and Night Skiing for Upcoming Season Though January […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 5, 2024 0 Comments
Arctic Blast Brings Record Cold to Scandinavian Countries; Mother & Son Perish in Avalanche in Finland An arctic front has hit Scandinavian countries this week, causing power outages, disrupting traffic and transportation, prompting school closures, and even causing deaths. The unrelenting bout of extreme cold and relentless snowstorms has thrown the region into disarray since Tuesday, January 2, 2024, when temperatures first fell below -40°C (-40°F) in the Nordic. On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, Swedish Lapland […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 5, 2024 0 Comments
Kitzbühel, Austria Report: Monday Skiing Niseko, Tuesday Skiing in Austria Report from January 2, 2024 Resort Overview Kitzbühel is a world renowned Austrian ski resort located about a two hour train ride from the Munich Airport. Along with Niseko, it is part of the IKON pass giving American skiers an incentive to visit. The town has many luxury storefronts much like Aspen. It’s not uncommon to see a Louis Vuitton […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 4, 2024 0 Comments