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Credit: ECMWF The South America snow forecast favors a major refresh in the central Andes as an ongoing storm strengthens Monday night into Tuesday. Valle Nevado leads the expected accumulation, with substantial snowfall also around El Colorado, La Parva, and Portillo. Rising snow levels will make the main pulse heavier than the initial snow, while…

Oasis Management Increases Stake in Vail Resorts to 9% as Proxy Fight Intensifies

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Vail Resorts headquarters in Broomfield, CO. | Credit: Vail Resorts Oasis Management has aggressively increased its stake in Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) from 7.4% to 9%, representing 3,222,085 shares, according to a September 29 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The additional shares bring Oasis’ total investment in Vail Resorts to approximately $456 million, according…

7 Activities to Get Kids Ready for Ski Season

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Get ready for some fun with kids on the mountain. Credit: Monarch Mountain It is always around this time of year, during the fall, that skiers and snowboarders start thinking about getting into shape for the upcoming season. Besides simply doing squats and lunges, there is no shortage of workout plans and exercise routines available…

Dolomiti Superski, Italy, Invests €100 Million in New Lifts, Slopes, and Snowmaking Ahead of 2026-27 Season

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Dolomiti Superski has invested €100 million ($113 million) ahead of the 2026-27 season. | Image: Harald Wisthaler Italy’s Dolomiti Superski has invested approximately €100 million ($113 million) across its 12 ski areas ahead of the 2026-27 season, with several major new lifts, expanded terrain, improved snowmaking, and new connections planned for skiers this winter. The…

The Race to Open: Which Resort Does the SnowBrains Team Expect to Open First in 2026-27

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Keystone Mountain Resort received the most votes from our team — five out of six picked it as one of their top three picks for first to open. | Image: Keystone Mountain Resort Every October, a handful of resorts chase a title with no trophy or prize money: first lift-served terrain of the season in…

I Finally Bought an Electric Mountain Bike and It Has Been Life Changing

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Is life-changing an exaggeration? I don’t think so. Credit: BikeRadar I have been mountain biking for over a quarter century, but until recently I had held out on buying an electric mountain bike (eMTB). I know, I’m late to the game. In fact, last year, an article from Outside argued that eMTBs have rapidly gone from…

Canadian Snowboarder Eli Bouchard Joins Team Red Bull

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Canadian snowboarder Eli Bouchard gets his Red Bull helmet. | Credit: Eli Bouchard Instagram It’s been a busy past few weeks for Red Bull. The popular energy drink brand has been hosting a private training session at the Stomping Grounds Park in Saas-Fee, Switzerland, bringing in dozens of its skiers and snowboarders to prepare for…

Avalanche Beacons: Where’s The Best Place To Wear Them?

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A fine search. | Photo: BCA An avalanche beacon is mandatory equipment when you head into the backcountry, sidecountry, or even into the high-gnar zones at some resorts. Practice using it and get good. Make sure your friends are proficient too. They’re the ones who are going to save your butt when you get buried.…

First Flurries Fall on Taos Ski Valley, NM

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