Washington State Historic Snowfall Comparison: Mount Rainier vs Mount Baker When you think of legendary snowfall in the Pacific Northwest, I suspect a few spots that come to mind within the Evergreen State. That said, I want to jump right in and give you context on the precise coordinates of these two locations and their proximity to the Pacific Ocean. I begin with Mount Baker, or Koma Kulshan as it […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | May 12, 2024 1 Comment
Are You A Chionophile? It would come as no surprise that most of our readers’ favorite season is winter. It is the time of the year when we get to hit the mountains and grab some fresh powder. Each fall we keep a detailed eye on the weather forecasts and check for possible ski resorts’ opening dates. We are winter people and it is the one season of the year that gets us excited and […] Brains Gregg Frantz | May 6, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, it’s hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days. There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it. That’s why […] Brains Riley McDonald | May 6, 2024 2 Comments
[PHOTOS] Finding the Best Backcountry Lines in Washington State Washington State is best known for its prominent, glaciated volcanoes, but it also has a variety of lesser-known backcountry lines. To get a better sense of the Washington backcountry skiing scene— especially the access out of Seattle, WA— I got in touch with Adam Pikielny. Adam lives in the Seattle area and, when he isn’t in the park at the […] Brains Nicky Blumm | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
Brain Post: Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day It’s often thought that’s Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day. It’s not. Mexican Independence Day is on Sept. 16th. The reason behind the celebration is the unlikely victory of the Mexican army over the French Army (at the time the most powerful in the world) in the city of Puebla, Mexico on May 5th 1862 when 4,000 Mexican soldiers were able to defeat 8,000 French soldiers at the […] Brains Miles Clark | May 5, 2024 7 Comments
History with SnowBrains: The First Ski Lift in the World The first ski lift in the world was created more than 100 years ago by a German hotel owner in the village of Schollach in the Black Forest region in Germany. Robert Winterhalde, manager of the “Schneckenhof”, wanted to make it easier for hotel guests to access the local hill and created the world’s first ski lift, which started operation […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 13 Ski Areas with the Best Views According to SnowBrains Readers Skiers and snowboarders are lucky that not only is it incredibly enjoyable to slide on the snow, but we get to relish in some of the best scenery in the world. Anytime you get away into the great outdoors is an upgrade in landscapes, but ski areas with the most breathtaking views offer an unparalleled feast for the senses. There […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 2, 2024 1 Comment
End of Season Checklist: Care for Your Gear Sadly, the ski season is coming to an end, or for some it already has. Soon your focus may turn toward warmer weather activities, but before you do, it is wise to give your gear some TLC before storing it away for the season. Doing so will ensure you are ready to hit the slopes again when the snow returns, […] Brains Brent Thomas | April 29, 2024 0 Comments