20-Year-Old Speedrider Dies After 1,000-Meter Fall on North Face of Aiguille du Midi, France A 20-year-old speedrider died Tuesday, May 13, after falling nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) while descending the north face of the Aiguille du Midi, one of the most iconic peaks in the Mont Blanc Massif in France. The accident occurred late Tuesday morning despite calm weather and fresh snow conditions that had attracted several local thrill-seekers to the high alpine […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Freestyle Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Become FIS Sanctioned Events Thredbo Resort, Australia, and Snow Australia, the Australian ski and snowboard association, have announced on Thursday, May 15, that the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now be officially sanctioned as FIS competitions and included in the prestigious Australian New Zealand Cup (ANC) Series. This landmark collaboration presents a major milestone in elevating Australia’s freestyle ski and […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Costumes and Chaos Mark the 33rd Annual Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe, CA The 33rd annual Cushing Crossing returned to Palisades Tahoe, California, on Saturday, May 10, bringing a riot of color, creativity, and springtime energy to Cushing Pond. Under bluebird skies, competitors-decked out in everything from inflatable unicorns to superhero capes-attempted the legendary pond skim, cheered on by hundreds of spectators and a panel of celebrity judges. Related: Almost A Century of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Arizona Snowbowl Will be Open in June for Longest Season Ever Snowbowl celebrates longest ski season in 87 years, totaling 185 operating days. Arizona Snowbowl, the state’s premier ski and snowboard destination, is celebrating a historic milestone: the longest ski season in the resort’s 87-year history. With a closing date of Sunday, June 1, the 2024–25 season will span 185 days, offering more than six months of skiing and snowboarding. The […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Earns Safety Award from NSAA Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, is pleased to announce that it has won the Best Overall Safety Program for resorts with more than 500,000 annual visitors, a prestigious honor given by the National Ski Areas Association and the culmination of JHMR’s commitment to safety on and off the slopes of Rendezvous Mountain. Prior to the 2024-25 winter season JHMR […] Industry News Press Release | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] GoPro Announces April’s “Line of the Winter” Winners GoPro announced the winners of the “Line of the Winter” for April, and will be announcing the “Overall Line of the Winter” winners in a few days. April’s Line of the Winter winners were Craig Murray in men’s ski and Manon Loschi in women’s ski, while the snowboard winners were Lucas Merli for the men and Tiphanie Perrotin for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2025 2 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Adjusts Parking Reservations for 2025-26 Amid Ikon Pass Changes Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado, will adjust its parking reservation program for the 2025-26 season, coinciding with its first full winter of unlimited access for full Ikon Pass holders, reports The Summit Daily. The resort introduced its current parking system during the 2024–25 season to address mounting traffic issues along U.S. Highway 6 near Loveland Pass. That system required reservations […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Azerbaijan Named Global Destination Partner of FIS in Landmark Deal The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has named Azerbaijan as its first-ever Global Destination Partner, launching a multi-year partnership designed to elevate the central asiatic country’s presence on the international snow sports stage. Starting with the 2025–26 season and running through 2029–30, Azerbaijan will serve as a premium partner of all FIS World Championships. The agreement also grants Azerbaijan […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 14, 2025 0 Comments