[PHOTOS] Rare May ‘Winter Storm Warning’ Brings 2 Feet of Snow to Palisades Tahoe, CA As of yesterday, Palisades Tahoe, California, had over two feet (26 inches) of May snow, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a rare Winter Storm Warning in May. This late-season snowfall has pushed the resort’s total snowfall to 423 inches, surpassing its average yearly snowfall of 400 inches. The unexpected powder has allowed Palisades Tahoe to extend […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
Section of Tuckerman Ravine, NH, Closed Due to ‘Magnitude of Crevasses’ As spring weather brings more outdoor enthusiasts to the White Mountains, New Hampshire, the U.S. Forest Service has announced the closure of a section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail due to dangerous conditions. Related: VIDEO: Tomahawks, Sedan-Sized Ice Fall, and Deep Crevasse | Welcome to Tuckerman Ravine, NH, in April The closure extends from Lunch Rocks to the top of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Adjusts Opening Hours for Spring Skiing As the ski season winds down, Mammoth Mountain, California, is adjusting its operating hours and lift schedule to accommodate the changing weather and visitation patterns. Beginning Monday, May 6, the resort will shift to daily operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Related: Spring at Mammoth Mountain, CA: Second Season is Here Additionally, the Rollercoaster Express (Lift 4) will […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
Val d’Isere, France, Upgrading Vallon Gondola in Time for 24/25 Season Val d’Isere in France, which is interconnected and on one ski pass with neighboring Tignes, is getting a new gondola for the 24/25 season. The new 10-person Vallon gondola at the Col de L’Iseran will replace the old Vallon gondola built in 1982. Val d’Isère and Tignes create one of the largest interconnected ski areas in the world. The area […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
Zermatt, Switzerland, Opens New “Rooftop Ride” on Furi Tramway for Summer On May 2, Zermatt, Switzerland, opened the ‘Rooftop Ride’ on top of the new Furi tramway, which started operations in November 2023. The open-air platform on top of the tramway will offer guests spectacular views of the Matterhorn. The Furi tramway takes guests from Zermatt at 1,646 meters (5,400 feet) across the village to the Furi top station at 1,871 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Winter Season to Wrap on May 12, One of the Longest on Record Copper Mountain, Colorado, will officially wrap one of its longest ski seasons ever on May 12. To celebrate, Copper will have a lineup of DJs in Center Village offering tunes for the final two weekends of the season. Related: These Are the 20+ North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Weekend Conditions on the mountain are fantastic for spring […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
These Are the 20+ North American Resorts Still Open for Skiing This Weekend Spring has sprung, and some of you might be mothballing your snow equipment, but then there are the die-hard fans of all things snow who will not quit until the last resort is closed for the season. Related: Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe We looked for our readers to see where they can still turn […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Norwegian Freeskier Anders Backe Sets World Record for Fastest Speed Skiing Backwards Norwegian professional skier, Anders Backe, has set the world record for the fastest speed skiing backwards at an incredible speed of 82.92 mph (133.46 km/h). Twelve years ago, he had set the same world record when he registered 79.97 mph (128.6 km/h). That record was later surpassed in 2017 by Switzerland’s Elias Ambüehl who recorded 81.54 mph (131.23 km/h). Now […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 2, 2024 0 Comments