Niseko, Japan, Backcountry Report: Sunny Skies and Soft Snow Report from January 1, 2024 What better way to start 2024 than by breaking out the skins and looking for some fresh snow. Driving to the backside of Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, there was noticeable snow accumulation on the parked cars. The sun was shining which made for scenic views. I parked and headed up the skin track passing tons of Sassa […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
8-Year-Old Falls Off Chairlift at Palisades Tahoe, CA An eight-year-old child fell off the Gold Coast Express chair lift at Palisades Tahoe, California, on December 31, 2023. The child had been part of a group with the Mountain Sports School when the incident occurred. Around 12:30 p.m., the Palisades Tahoe ski patrol was called, and the ski patrollers found an injured skier and administered first aid. The 8-year-old […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Today’s Deepest Resorts – These Are North America’s Top 5 Snowfall Totals for January 3, 2024 In what will be a daily post, we’re bringing you the top five snowfall totals for resorts across North America. I’m glad we waited until after the holidays to begin this; the totals for the previous two weeks would be pretty depressing reading. In ascending order, these are the deepest resorts today. All numbers were taken from the resort’s own web pages […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
First Snow Survey of the Season Finds 25% of Average Snowpack for California With Above Average Reservoir Levels, El Niño Conditions, and a Dry Start to the Water Year, California is Preparing for Flood or Dry Conditions in the Months Ahead The Department of Water Resources (DWR) yesterday conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 7.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent […] SnowBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Blizzard Unveils New Black Pearl Collection, Reinforcing the Ski’s Legacy as ‘The Boss’ Blizzard is proud to introduce a brand-new collection of their iconic women’s all-mountain skis, the Black Pearl. One of the best-selling skis of all time, the Black Pearl has become known as a reliable, balanced ski that has transformed the way women approach the mountain. While the construction and tech have been revamped with this collection, the spirit remains the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 1, 2024 The new year delivered the goods across many European resorts. Between 20 and 50 cm (8-20 inches) fell across the Alps on New Year. Especially French resorts in the west of the Alps have seen a lot of snowfall in the last couple of days. If you’re wondering which resorts have the deepest snowpack* right now, here are the top […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Caltrans Announces Seasonal Road Closures of Mountain Passes The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass, State Route 89/Monitor Pass, and State Route 108/Sonora Pass for the winter. State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass is currently closed from the Mt. Reba turnoff just west of Lake Alpine to Silver Creek, 5 miles west of the Route 89 junction (Alpine County). State Route 89/Monitor Pass is closed […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, to Re-Open Alpine Bowl Chair on January 3 At long last, Alpine Bowl Chair at Palisades Tahoe, California, will open on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Last season, the Alpine Bowl Chair was closed while the resort replaced a very specific part that could not be manufactured in-house. Resort management is very excited to be reopening the chair this season and to expand the terrain open in the resort. […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
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