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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of November 28th, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Episode 9:

[#] Stories for You this Week:

1. California is Drought-Free for the First Time in 3 Years: https://snowbrains.com/california-is-drought-free-for-the-first-time-in-3-years/ 

2. Shiffrin Wins 90th FIS Alpine World Cup at Slalom Event in Killington, VT: https://snowbrains.com/shiffrin-wins-90th-fis-alpine-world-cup-at-slalom-event-in-killington-vt/ 

3. Unprepared Family of 5 With Inadequate Clothing and No Food Rescued From Summit of   Snowy Colorado Mountain: https://snowbrains.com/cross-country-recap-from-fis-world-cup-in-ruka-finland-triple-u-s-podium-including-jessie-diggins-incredible-finish-bloodied-missing-a-glove/ 

4. Cross Country Recap from FIS World Cup in Ruka, Finland: Triple U.S. Podium, Including Jessie Diggins’ Incredible Finish — Bloodied & Missing a Glove: https://snowbrains.com/stockholm-city-council-approves-swedish-bid-to-host-2030-winter-olympics/ 

5. Stockholm City Council Approves Swedish Bid to Host 2030 Winter Olympics: https://snowbrains.com/unprepared-family-with-inadequate-clothing-and-no-food-rescued-from-summit-of-snowy-colorado-mountain/ 

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of November 14th, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Episode 7:

12 Stories for You this Week:

1. These Are the 19 Ski Resorts Open in North America This Holiday Weekend

2. Mikaela Shiffrin Claims Slalom Victory and 7th Reindeer at Levi, Finland

3. Petra Vlhova Ties with Mikaela Shiffrin for Most Reindeers at FIS World Cup in Levi, Finland

4. First Ever Cross-Border FIS Alpine Race from Switzerland to Italy Sees Both Events Canceled

5. Alta Ski Area, UT, Postpones Opening Day Indefinitely Due to Warm Weather and Lack of Snow

6. Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Unpaid Chairlift, Snowmobile, and Snowcat Commute Pay

7. Controversial Plan to Resurrect Abandoned Ski Resort Near Lake Como, Italy

8. The First Ever Multi-Resort Uphilling Pass is Now Available

9. Climber Killed After Avalanche Buries 2 People in Alberta, Canada

10. Alcohol at Altitude: Does 1 Beer in the Mountains Equal 3 Beers at Sea-Level?

11. [VIDEO] “Nasty, Sketchy” Entrance to Main Chute on 11,000′ Mt. Baldy at Alta, UT Right Now… | Ski Day #279

12. Diavolezza, Switzerland, Conditions Report: First Turns of the Season

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 17th, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #6:

12 Stories for You this Week:

1. [PHOTOS] Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe, NV, 1st Tahoe Resort to Begin Snowmaking

2. [PHOTOS] Snowmaking Begins at Vail Resorts’ Colorado Ski Areas

3. Arapahoe Basin, CO, Chief Teases Unreleased Master Plan – New Gondola, Lifts, and Expansions

4. A $1.4 Billion Investment to Create a World Class Ski Destination in Japan

5. Black Mountain, NH, Won’t Open for the 2023/24 Winter Season

6. Record Breaking Sherpa Tenjin Lama & American Climber Gina Marie Rzucidlo Confirmed Dead in Shishapangma Avalanche, Tibet

7. Chamonix Legend Tof Henry, 38, Killed in Chile Skiing Accident

8. Sapporo, Japan, Withdraws Bid to Host 2030 Olympic Winter Games Amidst Bribery and Bid Rigging Scandals

9. Alterra Mountain Company to Acquire Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia

10. 3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Road/Boat Trip | Day #5 = Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile → Perito Moreno, Argentina | The Legendary Marble Caves of Lake General Carrera

11. 3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #6 = Perito Moreno, ARG → El Chalten, ARG | Flamingos & Fuzzy Llamas

12. 3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #7 = Skiing Powder on Cerro Creston in El Chalten, Argentina in the Shadow of the Fitz Roy Towers

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 10th, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #5:

15 Stories for You this Week:

1. Over 50 New Resorts From Europe, Canada, Japan, and the US Join the Indy Pass

2. Swedish Ski Resort Beats Finnish Neighbors to the Punch by Opening Today

3. 3 Non-Glacial Resorts in the Northern Hemisphere Are Now Open for the Season

4. [PHOTOS] These 3 Colorado Resorts Have Started Snowmaking

5. [PHOTOS] Skiers and Boarders Make 1st Turns of the Season at Brian Head Resort, UT

6. Snowboarders Get First Tracks on Groomed Snow at Mammoth Mountain, CA

7. FIS Alpine World Cup Reshuffles Events After Cancellation of Team-Combination Event

8. Ultrarunner Averages 50 Miles a Day to Smash Appalachian Trail Fastest Known Time

9. Chairlift Safety Concerns Could Result in Closure of Montana Ski Area

10. Windham Mountain, NY, Unveils New Name and Plans for Winter 2023/2024 & Beyond

11. Why Is Skiing in America So Expensive?

12. 3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Road Trip | Day #1 = Bariloche to La Hoya in Esquel, Argentina

13. 3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Road/Boat Trip | Day #2 = Esquel, ARG to Puyuhuapi, Chile | Flipping Our Raft in Class IV Rapids

14. 3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Road/Boat Trip | Day #3 = Puyuhuapi, Chile to Coyhaique Chile | Jungle Hike to Hanging Glacier Waterfall

15. New Zealand Report: Windy, Wonderful Closing Laps To Winter ’23

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of October 3rd, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #4:

13 Stories for You this Week:

1. [PHOTOS] First Significant Snow of the Season Blankets California Ski Resorts and Peaks

2. October Snowfall Blankets Utah Ski Areas

3. 2 New Ikon Pass Destinations for Winter 23/24

4. Silverton Mountain, CO, Gets New Ownership

5. Vail Resorts Reports 2023 Financial Results: Pass Sales +11%, Net Income Down $80 Million

6. Vail Resorts Announces New Lifts For Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Hunter Mountain, NY, and Park City

7. Palisades Tahoe, CA, Introduces Reservation-Based Parking for the 2023/24 Winter Season

8. Aspen, CO, Breaks Property Record With Unusual $76 Million Transaction

9. Experienced Trail Runner Missing in Rocky Mountains, CO

10. Inconsistencies in Classification of Ski Slope Difficulty Ratings

11. Bariloche, Argentina Report: Spring Finally Arrives in Patagonia | There’s So Much Snow Here…

12. Bariloche, Argentina Report: Crashing & Spinning a Pirouette on My Head in the Terrain Park…

13. NOAA October 2023 Outlook: West Will be Warmer and Wetter Than Normal

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of September 22nd, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #3:

16 Stories for You this Week:

1. The Australian Ski Season is Running Out Of Snow as Mt Buller Announces Early Closure

2. From Montana to Utah, Western Ski Areas Receive First Significant Snowfall of Season

3. Arapahoe Basin, CO, Fires Up Snow Guns

4. Study Reveals the High Vulnerability of European Ski Resorts to Global Warming

5. Vail Town Council Ordered to Pay $17.5 Million to Vail Resorts for Booth Heights Parcel

6. “It’s Time”… A Difficult Update on Dr. Robb Gaffney’s Battle with Leukemia

7. Abandoned Ski Resort in Pennsylvania Planning to Reopen

8. Abandoned Ski Mountain in New Hampshire Could Be Yours for $3.2 Million

9. Closest Ski Area to Denver, CO, Sold to Holding Company

10. Hiker Without Crampons or Ice Axe Rescued From High Sierra After Slipping and Breaking Leg

11. Monarch Mountain, CO, Submits Plans to Increase Lift-Serviced Terrain by 50%

12. Patagonia Backcountry Report: Riding a Mini-Avalanche Last “Powder” Day of the Season

13. Patagonia Backcountry Report: Immaculately Dry Late September Powder In A Ravishing Chute

14. September Skiing at “The Patch”, CA: Washed Out Road to an Absolutely Amazing Time

15. Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Gallery: A Meter-Deep (Over 3-Feet) POW Blast!

16. Direct Weather Snowfall Forecast – Many Regions in US Can Expect Above-Average Snowfall

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the week of September 15th, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #2

23 Stories for You this Week:

1. Colorado’s First Snow of the Season:

2. Winter Park Resort Announces $100 Million of Upgrades

3. Locals Criticize Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for Plan to Make Expert Terrain Easier

4. Winter Park Resort Draws Backlash from New ‘Early Up’ Lift Pass Add-on

5. Arkansas Truck Requires 132-Hour Rescue After Getting Stuck on 14,000ft Colorado Hiking Trail

6. Schweitzer Unveils New Chairlift and First Phase of Creek Village

7. Patagonia Resorts Extend Seasons after Heavy September Snowfall

8. Gunstock Mountain Reveals $6 Million of Improvements for Upcoming Season

9. Brian Head Resort Announces Over $1 Million in Capital Improvement Projects

10. Wolf Creek Ski Area is Installing Chairlift to Serve New Beginner Area

11. Mount Bohemia Announces Terrain Expansion and Night Skiing

12. Experienced Mountain Guide Dies in Solo Climb at Donner Summit’s Black Wall

13. Aspen Snowmass Rebrands Pandora Terrain Expansion

14. 1500 Skiers and Riders Strip Down to Set Unofficial World Record at The Remarkables

15. 105-Year-Old Sets Oldest Person to Tandem Paraglide Record

16. FIS Freestyle Summer Grand Prix Wraps Up in Brisbane

17. Patagonia Backcountry Report: Dropping the ‘Ridgewalker” Pillows & Hucking “The Grifter” Cliff in Deep Powder Snow

18. Bariloche, Argentina Report: Are Spread Eagles in Tight Trees a Good Idea

19. Bariloche, Argentina Report: Deranged Winds & Water Skiing

20. Brand New Solitude Bike Park Conditions Report

21. Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Conditions Report

22. Two Inbounds Avalanches Reported at Las Leñas, Argentina, After 10ft of New Snow

23. NOAA September ENSO Update: Greater Than 95% Chance El Niño Sticks Around

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The Snowsports & Mountain Industry News for the Week of September 8, 2023.

The SnowBrains News Podcast Episode #1

17 Stories For You This Week:

1. Powder Mountain, UT has a new owner!
2. On Wednesday, the Biden Administration announced the cancellation of the last seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, originally granted by the Trump administration.
3. This past week, many spots across the western US saw their first snowfall of the season!
4. In KiwiBrains News, four Australian skiers have admitted to using free passes to ski at Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wānaka, New Zealand, which were obtained dishonestly through a resort employee.
5. Snowbasin Resort in Utah has unveiled new upgrades for the 2023/2024 winter.
6. In climbing news, a Colorado man who went missing on a solo climbing trip in Glacier National Park in Montana, was found dead this past Friday.
7. Turning to ski town real estate news, a stunning property in Aspen, CO has just hit the market for an eye-watering $105 million.
8. This past Monday, Norway Mountain in Michigan announced they plan to re-open under new ownership starting during the 2024-2025 ski season.
9. Turning over to OzBrains, Selwyn Snow Resort in NSW, Australia announced this past Monday that it was closing for the season.
10. In a striking comparison this week, the legendary Godfather of freeskiing Mike Douglas posted to Instagram a comparison of Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb.
11. This past week Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opened a new attraction - the Grand Teton Skywalk.
12. Moving into trip reports from your SnowBrains team - this past week I have been skiing some incredible terrain down in Patagonia in Argentina, which you can check out here
13. WeatherBrains: Direct Weather released its Winter Forecast outlook, which says it expects the western region of North America to experience warmer than average conditions, while the eastern US should expect to have cooler than average temperatures.
14. This past week the dry Nevada desert turned into a mud pit for the annual Burning Man Festival.
15. After a three-year hiatus, El Nino is poised to return in full force this winter, which will have major implications for skiing across North America.
16. NOAA released its September Outlook this past week with the general trend being well above-average temperatures and below average precipitation across most of the United States.
17. Sticking on the note of a hot summer, this past June through August was the hottest ever recorded. In addition, this past August alone was also the hottest ever recorded.

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