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π¦πΉπ₯ Age is just a number β at least that is still true when it comes to Olympic parallel giant slalom snowboarding. ππ
[OLYMPICS] Austrian Snowboarder Benjamin Karl Becomes Oldest Gold Medalist at 40 While Team USA Takes Gold in Figure Skating - SnowBrains
Age, it turns out, still loses to experience--and speed. Austrian snowboarder Benjamin Karl etched his name into Winter Olympic history Sunday, becoming the oldest individual gold medalist ever after defending his title in the 2026 Winter Olympics paral...
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February 10, 2026 at 11:30 PM
π¦πΉπ₯ Age is just a number β at least that is still true when it comes to Olympic parallel giant slalom snowboarding. ππ
βοΈ It's hard to beat a spontaneous last-minute trip to Whistler Blackcomb. π€
Whistler, BC, Report: Last Minute Miracle - SnowBrains
There are few places that capture a skier's imagination like Whistler, British Columbia, does. The giant peaks, the smearable snow, elite-level skiers drawing their mark on the mountain. It seems to burn its place in all skiers' minds.Β After a last-min...
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February 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
βοΈ It's hard to beat a spontaneous last-minute trip to Whistler Blackcomb. π€
π₯π¨πIt came down to tenths of a point. π€π¬
[OLYMPICS] Swiss Skier Mathilde Gremaud Defends Olympic Slopestyle Title in Thriller Against Eileen Gu - SnowBrains
Switzerland's Mathilde Gremaud successfully defended her Olympic women's ski slopestyle title on Monday, February 9, claiming gold in a dramatic final that once again came down to tenths of a point against China's Eileen Gu. Related: Switzerland's Mathi...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
π₯π¨πIt came down to tenths of a point. π€π¬
πΏπ― Instead of just having one pair of skis, you can now have the ability to choose from a curated collection of the latest and most sought-after skis on a daily basis. π
Ski Butlers Launches Quiver at Six Alterra Mountain Company Destinations - SnowBrains
Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery, announces the launch of Quiver, a new ski membership program that redefines how skiers access premium gear on the mountain. Rolling out at six Alterra Mountain Company destinationsβMam...
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
πΏπ― Instead of just having one pair of skis, you can now have the ability to choose from a curated collection of the latest and most sought-after skis on a daily basis. π
ββ·οΈ βNot a storybook ending or a fairytale, it was just life.β π€
Lindsey Vonn Details Olympic Crash, Confirms Tibia Fracture and Surgeries Ahead - SnowBrains
After 36 hours of anxiously waiting for an update, Lindsey Vonn has come out and shared further details about the crash that ended her Olympic dreams. The 41-year-old gave more color on what led to the crash and also stresses--after many critics voiced ...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ββ·οΈ βNot a storybook ending or a fairytale, it was just life.β π€
β οΈποΈ It was the deadliest weekend of this winter in Northern Italy. π
Deadly Weekend in Northern Italy as 5 Killed in Avalanche Accidents & 1 While Ice Climbing Across - SnowBrains
Six people died on the weekend in the Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol) region this weekend. 5 skiers died in different avalanche incidents.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
β οΈποΈ It was the deadliest weekend of this winter in Northern Italy. π
π¨οΈβ·οΈ We've been waiting for this! π
SnowBrains Forecast: Snow Finally Returns to Colorado With 1 Foot This Week - SnowBrains
Colorado's next meaningful snow cycle runs Tue night (02/10) β Sat (02/14), and another colder round is possible from Mon (02/16) β Wed (02/18). The midweek stretch looks like the most reliable window for fresh turns, with the steadiest snow lining up W...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
π¨οΈβ·οΈ We've been waiting for this! π
ποΈποΈ In a competitive Alberta ski scene, Castle Mountain flies below the radar for most skiers yet stacks up in terms of size and terrain, with an expansion on the way. π
Castle Mountain, AB, Report: Old School Vibes with Great Terrain - SnowBrains
Report from Sunday, February 1, 2026 The province of Alberta is home to several iconic international ski destinations, including Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine Village, and Marmot Basin. But one resort seems to fly under the radar:Β Castle Mountain, which s...
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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
ποΈποΈ In a competitive Alberta ski scene, Castle Mountain flies below the radar for most skiers yet stacks up in terms of size and terrain, with an expansion on the way. π
π¨βοΈ And this is just the warmup. π
SnowBrains Forecast: 18 Inches for California This Week Ahead of a Massive Storm Cycle Next Week - SnowBrains
Two Sierra storms drive this forecast, starting with a Mon night (02/09) β Wed (02/11) reload and building into a colder Valentine's Day weekend storm that may run into Tue (02/17). Sunday stays mild and dry, then temperatures trend cooler into the week...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
π¨βοΈ And this is just the warmup. π
π₯β·οΈ In recent seasons, several Austrian ski resorts have introduced bans on uphill ski touring due to this very risk. ππ
Ski Collision Claims Life of Uphill Skier in Salzburg, Austria, Reigniting Safety Debate - SnowBrains
A 65-year-old ski tourer has died following a collision with a downhill skier at a ski resort in the Austrian state of Salzburg, police confirmed on Saturday, February 7. The accident occurred around midday on Saturday on the Schwarzeckal slope in Maria...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
π₯β·οΈ In recent seasons, several Austrian ski resorts have introduced bans on uphill ski touring due to this very risk. ππ
βΌοΈπ¨οΈ A multi-day storm cycle with more on the way. ππ€
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Meters for Europe This Week - SnowBrains
A multi-day storm cycle targets the Alps this week, then reloads with colder air next weekend while snow chances continue into midweek. The western Alps look like the main winners overall, with frequent snowfall pulses and the deepest totals at higher e...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
βΌοΈπ¨οΈ A multi-day storm cycle with more on the way. ππ€
ππ An hour north of Montreal, this mountain is a building ground for skiers, all the way up to Olympic Gold medalists. ποΈπ
Mont Habitant, Quebec, Report: Ancient Peaks and New Paradigms - SnowBrains
Conditions report for Sunday, February 1, 2026 Stay with me. I'm starting this report for Mont Habitant with a brief history lesson, because I've been wanting to write about this region of Quebec for some time. While most are familiar with the world-cla...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ππ An hour north of Montreal, this mountain is a building ground for skiers, all the way up to Olympic Gold medalists. ποΈπ
β·οΈποΈ The UK is currently home to six indoor snow sports complexes, with five more planned. This latest will be the biggest yet! π¬π§
UK to Build the Nation's Largest Indoor Ski Slope in Wales - SnowBrains
Indoor ski slope Wales
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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
β·οΈποΈ The UK is currently home to six indoor snow sports complexes, with five more planned. This latest will be the biggest yet! π¬π§
ποΈποΈ In a competitive Alberta ski scene, Castle Mountain flies below the radar for most skiers yet stacks up in terms of size and terrain, with an expansion on the way. π
Castle Mountain, AB, Report: Old School Vibes with Great Terrain - SnowBrains
Report from Sunday, February 1 The province of Alberta is home to several iconic international ski destinations, including Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine Village, and Marmot Basin. But one resort seems to fly under the radar:Β Castle Mountain, which sits at...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
ποΈποΈ In a competitive Alberta ski scene, Castle Mountain flies below the radar for most skiers yet stacks up in terms of size and terrain, with an expansion on the way. π
β·οΈπ The incident occurred last March, with the family filing the lawsuit last week. π§
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Skier Dies in Avalanche During Mount Bailey, OR, Cat-Skiing Trip - SnowBrains
A lawsuit was filed last Friday in Deschutes County Circuit Court and seeks a little over $14.5 million in damages in the death of Brian Thomas Roberts.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
β·οΈπ The incident occurred last March, with the family filing the lawsuit last week. π§
π¨π¦βοΈ The more precipitation, the better. π¨οΈπ€
Expect a Cooler (and Wetter) Spring This Year in Canada - SnowBrains
If you're in Canada and already sick of the cold and snowy weather, you may be disappointed to hear that this spring is expected to bringΒ cooler temperaturesΒ to much of the country this year, according toΒ The Old Farmer's Almanac. While many Canadians a...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
π¨π¦βοΈ The more precipitation, the better. π¨οΈπ€
π²β·οΈ It's as easy as hitting record and skiing! π
Slopes: The One Ski App That Actually Works and Why I'll Never Ski Without It Again - SnowBrains
Slopes is an app that tracks skiers' and snowboarders' numbers and stats while on the mountain right from your smartphone.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
π²β·οΈ It's as easy as hitting record and skiing! π
π«π·β·οΈ "My North American brain couldn't compute it." π€―
Serre Chevalier, France, Report: Big Mountain Skiing Directly From A Chairlift - SnowBrains
Report from February 5, 2026 Day #2 at Serre Chevalier, France, found us dancing in the sunshine. Jaane knew exactly what to do. Drive to the Le MonΓͺtier base of this massive mountain Head straight to the high alpine chairs Ski real big mountain terrain...
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February 8, 2026 at 11:30 PM
π«π·β·οΈ "My North American brain couldn't compute it." π€―
Better late than never. π
Vail, CO, Finally Opens Legendary Back Bowls in Early February, Marking One of the Latest Openings in Modern History - SnowBrains
After months of waiting, side-eyeing snow totals, and watching storms miss Colorado altogether, Vail Mountain officially cracked the gate to its Legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin this week--in what stands as one of the latest Back Bowl openings in...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Better late than never. π
πΊοΈβ·οΈ OnX Backcountry has just added 100s of new ski routes, making it the must-have app for backcountry skiers. π
onX Backcountry Expands Beacon Guidebooks Content With Hundreds of New Ski Routes for 2025-26 Season - SnowBrains
onX Backcountry has released a major expansion of Beacon Guidebooks content for the 2025-26 ski season, adding hundreds of newly curated backcountry ski routes across Colorado and Washington, the company announced on January 21. The update, now availabl...
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February 8, 2026 at 6:08 PM
πΊοΈβ·οΈ OnX Backcountry has just added 100s of new ski routes, making it the must-have app for backcountry skiers. π
π₯πΊπΈ Team USA's first gold medal! π
[OLYMPICS] Breezy Johnson Wins Olympic Downhill Gold - SnowBrains
Breezy Johnson skied to an incredible Olympic victory at Cortina today, and is joined on the podium by Emma Aicher and Sofia Goggia.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
π₯πΊπΈ Team USA's first gold medal! π
ππ Her Olympic dreams seemed to end in the worst way possible. π’
[OLYMPICS] Lindsey Vonn's Olympic Dream Ends With Shocking Crash - SnowBrains
Lindsey Vonn's Olympic dream has ended in the worst possible way: the American skiing legend crashed hard after just 13 seconds on the downhill course in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Vonn had suffered a crash a week prior in the World Cup downhill in Crans...
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February 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
ππ Her Olympic dreams seemed to end in the worst way possible. π’
ποΈπ·οΈ Original skis, boots, and poles from the 1980s included! π
Former Mount Storm Ski Area in New York Lists For Sale at $2.95 Million - SnowBrains
A former New York ski area with deep local roots is back on the market, offering 88 acres of mountaintop land, panoramic views, and redevelopment potential for nearly $3 million. The former Mount Storm Ski Area, once a small but beloved local hill, is n...
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February 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
ποΈπ·οΈ Original skis, boots, and poles from the 1980s included! π
ββ·οΈ Daytime highs in the 50s this week don't help... π’
Hoodoo Ski Area, OR, Suspends Operations Indefinitely Amid Ongoing Snow Drought - SnowBrains
Hoodoo Ski Area has announced it will now suspend operations indefinitely, escalating an earlier plan to close for a single assessment day as warm temperatures and a critically thin snowpack continue to impact the mountain. The decision comes amid one o...
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February 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
ββ·οΈ Daytime highs in the 50s this week don't help... π’
βπ 67 guests had to be rope evacuated out of their gondola cabins. π―
Mechanical Issue at Gore Mountain, NY, Strands Guests on Gondola and Forces Tricky Rescue - SnowBrains
Gore Mountain gondola evacuation: 67 skiers were rescued via ropes and harnesses after a mechanical issue on the Northwoods Gondola. Get the full story here.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM
βπ 67 guests had to be rope evacuated out of their gondola cabins. π―