The Best Time to Ski and Snowboard in Australia and New Zealand When’s the best time to ski in Australia or New Zealand? With recent snowfall pictures from Down Under flooding social media, it’s a question many skiers are asking. In fact, just today, an Instagram user asked SnowBrains whether the last week of August and first week of September are too late for decent snow in New Zealand. A good starting […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
Skier Seriously Injured Following 1,000-Foot Fall Near Skywalker Couloir, CO On Saturday, June 14, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Boulder County Communications Center received reports of a skier suffering serious injuries following a fall near the Skywalker Couloir on South Arapahoe Peak, west of Nederland, Colorado, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office reports. Related: Skier Seriously Injured After Tumbling 2,000 Feet in Skywalker Couloir, CO Multiple calls were made to 9-1-1; […] Backcountry SnowBrains | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Launches Summer Hike Park, Extending Ski Season Into September As Colorado’s winter season draws to a close, Copper Mountain has officially opened its Summer Hike Park, providing the state’s only on-snow terrain park experience through the summer months. The park, located in Center Village, welcomes skiers and snowboarders every Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with operations scheduled through September 7, weather permitting. Related: Ski and […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
The Supreme Court Changed the National Environmental Protection Act. Here’s What It Means For The Ski Industry The United States Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in Seven County County Infrastructure Coalition vs. Eagle County, which drastically changes how the highest court in the land views the National Environmental Protection Act, or NEPA. These changes could have profound implications for anyone who uses public lands, whether for recreating or for business, including the ski industry. The case, […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | June 17, 2025 1 Comment
The 7 Biggest Threats to the Future of Skiing and Snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding have long been beloved winter traditions, drawing people to the mountains for both adrenaline and escape. But behind the lifts and powder days, the industry faces serious challenges. Based on community discussions and expert concerns, the future of snow sports depends on how the industry responds to a range of emerging threats, including climate change and cultural […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
Landslide Closes U.S. Highway 6 Indefinitely Over Loveland Pass, CO A landslide has forced the closure of U.S. Highway 6 between Loveland Ski Area and Arapahoe Basin, a high-alpine route popular with travelers and recreationists in Colorado’s central Rockies. The Colorado Department of Transportation closed the road early Sunday morning around 5:30 a.m. after a section of mountain slope gave way near mile marker 226 on Loveland Pass. The debris […] Martin Kuprianowicz | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
Perisher Resort, Australia, Will Open Blue Cow Area This Weekend Perisher Resort, Australia, announced today, June 17, that Blue Cow will officially open this coming Saturday, June 21. This means that all four of Perisher’s resort areas will be open from this weekend: Guthega, Smiggin Holes, Perisher, and Blue Cow. Please note, however, that the four resort areas are not yet interlinked. “Blue Cow is one of the most iconic […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
New Hope for Kanin-Sella Nevea Cross-Border Resort as Slovenian Government Commits €30 Million After nearly two years of closure, the Kanin-Sella Nevea ski resort straddling the Slovenian-Italian border could soon reopen, as the Slovenian government has pledged up to €30 million for the construction of a new cable car from Bovec to the mountain’s summit. According to Slovenian newspaper Primorske Novice, the cabinet formally endorsed a letter of intent on June 12, contingent […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025 0 Comments