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fromSnowBrains
4 days ago
Snowboarding

Best Ski Resorts in the Southern Hemisphere

The Southern Hemisphere features top ski resorts with diverse winter experiences, including Valle Nevado, Thredbo, and others renowned for snow quality and terrain.
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

March Madness Ski Resort Edition, 2026: A Nail-Biting Round 1 to Start - SnowBrains

Round 1 of the 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition featured 32 matchups with over 65,000 votes to determine the best ski resort in North America.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
15 hours ago

'Hill Bomb' skateboarding event returns to San Francisco at new location on Telegraph Hill

The Hill Bomb skateboarding event returned to San Francisco, facing heavy police presence and relocation due to city-installed speed bumps.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
4 days ago

Jackson Goldstone & Gracey Hemstreet on Red Bull Hardline Canada

Red Bull Hardline will debut in North America at Cypress Mountain, British Columbia, on October 17, 2026.
#pond-skimming
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Skier Nails Impressive Pond Skim To Basketball Dunk

Pond skimming is a spring skiing tradition where participants attempt to cross a pool while performing stunts.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Skier Miraculously Lands Double Backflip Into Water & Rides Away

Pond skimming contests are a spring skiing tradition where participants attempt to cross a water-filled pool on skis or snowboards.
#skiing
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Top 7 Ski Propaganda Takes SnowBrains Readers Aren't Falling For - SnowBrains

Skiers are skeptical of marketing claims regarding gear innovations, environmental issues, and safety measures in the skiing industry.
Skiing
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks ago

This Exclusive Heli-Ski Trip Takes You Where No One Has Skied Before

First-ever ski tracks in untouched Boundary Ranges of British Columbia offer a unique adventure experience.
fromSnowBrains
3 hours ago

The Top 12 Alpine Racing Ski Brands in 2025-26 by FIS World Cup Points - SnowBrains

Head finished the season with 9,720 points across all disciplines, leading in Downhill, Super-G, and Slalom, while placing third in Giant Slalom. This consistency ensured a comfortable overall victory, nearly 4,000 points ahead of the next-best ski brand.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
19 hours ago

Ski Resorts Still Open in the West: Every One + Closing Dates

The ski season in Colorado is being described as the worst in 50 years, with resorts opening less than half their usual terrain for much of the winter.
Snowboarding
#snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

Sundance Is Gone From Park City - Shaun White Just Replaced It With a 22-Foot Halfpipe and an Olympic Dream - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Keeping Big Mountain Freestyle Riders Alive Is A Lot Of Work | Defector

The Natural Selection Tour showcases Big Mountain Freestyle snowboarding in challenging backcountry terrain, blending elements of freeride and freestyle disciplines.
Snowboarding
fromWhitelines Snowboarding
2 months ago

Young, hungry and full of beans- these are the riders to keep on your radar

Four rising snowboarders—Bella Warren, Mia, Eli Bouchard, and Dima Luchkin—deliver distinctive styles, inventive tricks, and strong competitive results across global events.
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

Sundance Is Gone From Park City - Shaun White Just Replaced It With a 22-Foot Halfpipe and an Olympic Dream - SnowBrains

Snowboarding
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

Keeping Big Mountain Freestyle Riders Alive Is A Lot Of Work | Defector

The Natural Selection Tour showcases Big Mountain Freestyle snowboarding in challenging backcountry terrain, blending elements of freeride and freestyle disciplines.
#backcountry-skiing
fromSnowBrains
17 hours ago

Tignes, France, Report: Packed Powder, No Crowds, and 8PM Sunsets-Tignes Might Be the Alps' Best-Kept Late-Season Secret - SnowBrains

Both days delivered clear skies and cold temperatures, with hardly a cloud overhead and almost no wind. Despite the strong alpine sun, temperatures remained below freezing, keeping the snow in excellent shape across the mountain.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
13 hours ago

The Last 3 Ski Resorts Open To Ski In California

Kirkwood has had a pretty solid past few days, seeing 42 inches of snow through the past 7 days, 31 of which fell in the past 48 hours. As of April 13th, Kirkwood has 5 lifts spinning with 45 of 84 trails open to skiers and snowboarders.
Snowboarding
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 month ago

The Freeride Roster That's Turning Heads: Rocky Mountain Welcomes Thomas Genon

Rocky Mountain signs slopestyle icon Thomas Genon, joining Red Bull Rampage winner Hayden Zablotny to form a dominant freeride team under new ownership.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
22 hours ago

SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet for Parts of the Northern Rockies Through Friday - SnowBrains

Idaho and the Tetons will experience significant snowfall, with up to 1-2 feet expected from Wednesday to Friday.
#avalanche
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

Level 4 Wet Avalanche Danger Issued Across European Alps as Spring Snowpack Becomes Unstable - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

[PHOTOS] Body of Missing Freerider Found in Avalanche Near Obertauern, Austria, After Massive 2-Day Search - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 day ago
Snowboarding

Level 4 Wet Avalanche Danger Issued Across European Alps as Spring Snowpack Becomes Unstable - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
5 days ago
Snowboarding

[PHOTOS] Body of Missing Freerider Found in Avalanche Near Obertauern, Austria, After Massive 2-Day Search - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

The Season at Mammoth Mountain, CA, Keeps Going Strong After 18" of Snowfall - SnowBrains

Mammoth Mountain reported between 12 and 18 inches of new snow over the past 48 hours, with additional snowfall forecasted to add to an already solid late-season base.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days - SnowBrains

California resorts are expected to receive significant snowfall this week, enhancing skiing conditions.
Snowboarding
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

It's Bizarre, Unnatural, and the Size of a Football Field. It Might Be the Thing to Save Ski Resorts.

Snow farming is an innovative technique helping ski resorts combat climate change by storing snow for future use.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Reflecting on a Difficult Season That Still Gave Plenty of Joy - SnowBrains

This winter in Oregon saw a late start and below-average snowpack, resulting in fewer ski days and a different skiing experience.
#tuckerman-ravine
#spring-skiing
Exercise
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What is skimo? The new Olympic sport that's half ski race, half mountain climb

Ski mountaineering (skimo) debuts at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, combining uphill mountaineering and downhill skiing while requiring mid-race gear changes, technical skill, and endurance.
fromUnofficial Networks
5 days ago

Skier Barely Misses Pond Skim Double Front Flip in Alaska

Enzo attempted a double front flip at Alaska's Hilltop Ski Area. He comes pretty close to landing it, nearly getting his skis all the way around, but he just didn't quite get it.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Aspen Snowmass Flex Pass Launches With No Blackout Dates

Aspen Snowmass introduces the Flex Pass for 2026-27, allowing flexible skiing days without blackout dates, starting at $679 for four days.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 days ago

Utah Resort Offering Two Bonus Nights Of Skiing Tonight and Tomorrow Night

Brighton Resort in Utah is extending night skiing for two additional evenings on April 10th and 11th, after the season's original end date.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
4 days ago

Skier's Bindings Blow To Pieces After Failed Corbet's Couloir Entry at Jackson Hole

Skiing Corbet's Couloir requires well-maintained gear to avoid accidents during the challenging descent.
Snowboarding
fromWhitelines Snowboarding
6 days ago

| Watch Live | The Uninvited Invitational 2026

The Uninvited Invitational showcases women's snowboarding talent with a global event series, culminating in finals at Woodward Park City from April 9-12.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Kawa-Zaki: The Result of Blending Freeskiing Creativity and Mountain Biking

Zak Mousseau charges Kimberley, BC trails on the Dreadnought, emphasizing speed, commitment, and adapting to steep loam, rutted dirt, and unbuilt jumps.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

Why Pride Events Matter: Making Ski Communities Stronger and More Inclusive - SnowBrains

Keystone Pride Festival promotes inclusivity and community for individuals of all identities, emphasizing safety and celebration of diversity on the mountain.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

"Untracked After 24 Hours": Reed Hastings' Vision for Private Skiing at Powder Mountain, UT - SnowBrains

Reed Hastings envisions Powder Mountain as a serene ski resort with limited access for a private community, ensuring untracked snow for skiers.
#freeride-world-tour
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

All 4 Titles on the Line at Xtreme Verbier, Switzerland, as Freeride World Tour Finals Hit Their Climax - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Freeride World Tour Returns to Alaska for First Time Since 2017 With Huge Lines in Haines - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago
Snowboarding

All 4 Titles on the Line at Xtreme Verbier, Switzerland, as Freeride World Tour Finals Hit Their Climax - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago
Snowboarding

Freeride World Tour Returns to Alaska for First Time Since 2017 With Huge Lines in Haines - SnowBrains

fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Skier Sends Air Jordan To Perfection At Whistler Blackcomb

Isaac Kaufman is earning quite a reputation for epic airs and gnarly flips, many of which take place at his home mountain of Palisades Tahoe.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Banff Sunshine, AB, Set to Host High-Energy Cold Steel Rail Jam After Fresh Powder Dump - SnowBrains

Banff Sunshine is hosting the Cold Steel Rail Jam on March 28, featuring excellent snow conditions for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Freeze Frame: Top 9 Music Videos That Capture Skiing & Snowboarding Culture - SnowBrains

The video is almost entirely elite big-mountain B-roll. It is a seamless blend of high-energy bluegrass and high-consequence technical lines.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 weeks ago

Yeti Natural Selection 2026: Final Results from Revelstoke, BC - SnowBrains

Nils Mindnich and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott won the 2026 Yeti Natural Selection finals in Montana Bowl after a mid-week storm provided fresh snow.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

5 Colorado Pond Skims You Won't Want To Miss This Spring

Colorado hosts multiple pond skimming events in spring where skiers and snowboarders attempt to ski across water while wearing costumes, combining athleticism with entertainment and fundraising.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
3 weeks ago

The Sun Valley Stampede: Ski Competition Like You've Never Seen Before

The Sun Valley Stampede is a unique all-discipline skiing competition testing freeride creativity, technical carving, and terrain adaptability across 1000 vertical feet, with Ruby Smith and Harlan Collins crowned best skiers in the West.
Snowboarding
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Why Heli-Skiing Isn't Just for the One Percent

Heli-skiing at CMH Kootenay offers an accessible, approachable experience for non-elite skiers through town-based lodging and achieves exceptional vertical feet in short timeframes.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Tune In For The Natural Selection Ski Super Sessions

The Tahoe edition of the Ski Super Sessions will premiere on March 17 exclusively on RedBull TV. Four men and four women from all over the world will compete at Palisades Tahoe for the collaborative and creative freestyle session.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Candide Thovex Skis Rocky Faces Like They're Full Of Powder

Candide Thovex demonstrates exceptional skiing ability by navigating challenging terrain including rocky spines with minimal snow in Les Tufs, France.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

6 U.S. Athletes Make The Cut for Freeride World Tour Finals in Alaska - SnowBrains

The FIS Freeride World Tour cancelled the Fieberbrunn Pro event due to unsafe snow conditions, snow quality, and contestability standards not being met across evaluated venues.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day - SnowBrains

Five global destinations enable skiing and surfing on the same day, combining mountain snow sports with coastal wave riding in optimal seasonal conditions.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Snow League Pilots "Crash Patch" at Halfpipe Competition in Aspen Snowmass, CO - SnowBrains

Pushing limits drives snowboarding, but protection has to keep pace. Athlete safety has always been personal to me. At The Snow League, we're always looking for ways to better support athletes at the highest level. Piloting Crash Patch was one way we encouraged our athletes to make smart decisions in the moment.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromWhitelines Snowboarding
1 month ago

| RND 2026: A Super Session of Monstrous Proportions

Natural Selection 2025 featured athlete seeding, film premieres celebrating snowboarding culture, and a community-focused contest day with supportive competition and camaraderie among riders.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

The Next Generation Of Skiers Are Completely Changing The Game

Young teenage skiers are achieving unprecedented levels of performance, executing massive tricks and competing at elite levels earlier than previous generations.
#extreme-skiing
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Skier Goes Airborne After Hitting Snowboarder From Behind

A skier using a selfie stick collided with a snowboarder, violating the Skier Responsibility Code by failing to avoid people downhill, resulting in minor injuries but demonstrating the dangers of distracted skiing.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

How You Can Conquer The Most Extreme Ski Runs In the World

Expert terrain requires mastering technical skills like side slips and hockey stops, building lower body and core strength, and never skiing alone without experienced guidance.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Winter X-Games at Aspen, CO, Recap Day 1 - SnowBrains

Mia Brookes won Women's Snowboard Slopestyle gold at the 2026 X-Games in Aspen; Zoi Sadowski-Synnott took silver and Cocomo Murase bronze.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Bike to Ski and Board: A Will and a Way - SnowBrains

Skiers and snowboarders are increasingly using bicycles and hiking instead of carbon-powered vehicles to access mountains, reducing their environmental impact while pursuing their sport.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Winter X-Games at Aspen, CO, Recap Day 2: Highlighting Snowboard Big Air - SnowBrains

Day two of X-Games was a nice show, with three different sports to watch. Yep, Snowmobiling is back. Several events got postponed because of how much snow fell overnight and throughout the day, so it was a bit chaotic at times, scrambling from one event to another, but I will never complain about snow falling, and it made for an active day. Celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Gunna, Johnny Knoxville, Alvin Kamara, and Alex Bregman, showed up to X-Games today to participate in the fun.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Fear and Loathing On The Freeride World Tour: The Val Thorens Pro - SnowBrains

Val Thorens is a high-altitude, manufactured ski village dominated by skiing, drinking, intense freeride competition, and a community of focused, risk-oriented athletes and revelers.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Watch Every Winning Run From The First Ever Freeride World Championships

Four athletes from the United States, Poland, Switzerland, and New Zealand won the inaugural Freeride World Championships in Andorra on February 3rd.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Winter X Games at Aspen, CO, Recap Day 3: A Heavyweight Bout for the Ages - SnowBrains

The Winter X Games are much more than just a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling competitions. It is an entire production that takes an army to plan, implement, and execute. From the athletes to media and TV production, to security, medical staff, and physically building/maintaining each of the courses, there is so much that goes into the making of X Games. The 25th annual Aspen Winter X Games is officially wrapped, and across 18 unique disciplines, 54 medals have been awarded.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Skier Blows Past Struggling Friends To Score Fresh Powder

A skier exploited friends' boot-packed tracks to maintain speed and ski past them, then friends celebrated and joined him for fresh turns, with beers owed.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Professional Skier Makes Incredible Save After Cornice Collapses Under His Feet

Cornice collapses can be incredibly dangerous, having the potential to crush people, pull them down mountains and potentially over rocky cliffs, and cause larger avalanches. Professional skier Josh Daiek doesn't seem to be impacted by cornices as much as a regular skier or snowboarder would be, though. This incredible line starts with a heart pounding moment as he looked over the edge.
Snowboarding
#freeride-skiing
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

POV Footage Shows Just How Wild Freeride Skiing Really Is

Ben Richards won men's ski at the inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships; his GoPro footage reveals Ordino Arcalís' extreme steepness and intensity.
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