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A road maintenance crew works to clear fresh snow accumulation on the Beartooth Highway, which is currently scheduled to open for the summer season tomorrow, Friday, May 22, weather permitting. | Photo from 2020 courtesy of the Montana Department of Transportation The iconic Beartooth Highway is officially scheduled to open for the 2026 season tomorrow,…

A 38-year-old man from Revelstoke died in a crevasse fall on the Athabasca Glacier on the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park, Alberta, last week. | Credit: Edwina Podemski & Chris Wood Photo: matadornetwork.com A 38-year-old Revelstoke, B.C., resident has died after falling approximately 25 meters into a crevasse on the Athabasca Glacier. According to…

Fresh snowfall has been recorded in higher reaches of Tulail Valley, Gurez VC: @BashirTeroo pic.twitter.com/eUU6W5W79h — Kashmir Weather (@Kashmir_Weather) May 21, 2026 While major parts of India are currently struggling with a brutal heatwave and temperatures reaching up to 47°C (116ºF), the Zojila Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir experienced an unusual and heavy snowfall on…

Altitude Control Technology’s proprietary system simulates lower elevations in hotel rooms, promoting restful sleep and recovery for travelers at high-altitude resorts. | Photo: Altitude Control Technology  Ski resorts are constantly searching for the next competitive amenity to lure luxury travelers, and a new development in Telluride, Colorado, has just raised the bar. Altitude Control Technology…

Clearing of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT. | Photo: NPS Glacier National Park, Montana, plow crews have reached the Big Drift, the final stretch of snow blocking Going-to-the-Sun Road, and are simultaneously working to clear the Logan Pass Visitor Center, park officials confirmed this week, marking a critical milestone in the Going-to-the-Sun Road…

The most die-hard shredders in the East will be hitting Superstar Glacier at Killington this Memorial Day weekend. | Image: Killington resort This Memorial Day Weekend, ski resorts across America are celebrating the unofficial start of summer with everything from spring skiing and live music to BBQs, mountain biking, and muddy obstacle races. While a…

Thredbo Resort is offering the 4-day pass for a limited time only. | Image: Thredbo Resort Thredbo Resort, Australia, has announced the launch of its Four Day Flexi Pass for Winter 2026, offering skiers and snowboarders a flexible lift product that allows four days of skiing or riding across the season. The limited-time pass will…

Report from May 19, 2026 I drove to Palisades Tahoe, CA, from Mammoth Lakes, CA, on Sunday evening. I dropped my wife off at the Reno airport on the way, but the real goal was to get the D-Spin 720°. I didn’t like the one jump Mammoth had left and I knew the one at…

How to wash your GORE-Tex gear. | Picture: GORE-TEX For many skiers and snowboarders, washing outerwear is surprisingly controversial. Some riders wash their shells after every few outings, while others proudly claim they have never cleaned their jacket at all. When SnowBrains asked readers how often they wash their ski gear, the responses ranged from practical…

Team USA skier Hunter Hess is using a viral moment to raise funds for youth sports with the Hunter Hess Real Loser Project. | Credit: Visit Bend Oregon Facebook Team USA Olympic skier Hunter Hess was called a ‘real Loser’ by U.S. President Donald Trump. Now, he’s channeling the insult into the Hunter Hess Real…