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Ever noticed that little yellow Mips sticker on a helmet? What does it actually mean? | Image: Mips You may have noticed a small yellow sticker on Mikaela Shiffrin’s helmet that reads “Mips.” You may have also spotted the same sticker on your own helmet. But what does it actually mean? SnowBrains spoke with Mips…

Engelberg, not Utah, is the new powder capital. | Image: screenshot video Anthon Thorin A powerful late-season storm cycle has delivered a major refresh across the eastern Alps, with Switzerland leading the charge after several days of sustained snowfall. The standout has been Engelberg, where snowfall totals have been exceptional even by mid-winter standards. According to…

Mikäel ‘the King’ Kingsbury of Canada, the most successful mogul skier mid cork-10 at Perisher. | Image: Mikäel Kingsbury Instagram Canadian moguls legend Mikaël “the King” Kingsbury has announced his retirement from competitive mogul skiing, bringing an end to the most dominant career the sport has ever seen. The 33-year-old will step away from competitive…

Is the Mountaineer Express Chairlift the best bang for your buck at Deer Valley, UT? I think it might be… Why the Mountaineer Is Great: Rarely a lift line Ride time: ~5–7 minutes (short, efficient vertical gain) Capacity: ~2,400 people per hour Laps per hour: 8–10 (realistically achievable without rushing) Vertical per hour: ~10,000–13,000 ft…

The Snow League recently announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance fan experience. | Credit: The Snow League Facebook The Snow League, a new professional halfpipe skiing and snowboarding league, just concluded its first season, and its frontman Shaun White already making big moves. The 3-time Olympic gold medalist recently announced the league’s collaboration…

Mary Jane, a month ago, before closing early, tomorrow. | Photo: SnowBrains Winter Park‘s Mary Jane will ski its last laps Saturday, closing March 28 after one of its shortest seasons on record, the resort announced today. Lifts are closing temporarily at noon on Friday to preserve snow for a proper send-off. The Winter Park…

Tucked in close to Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain is a popular ski destination for Washingtonians. | Photo: Crystal Mountain Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Linnea Hansen has been named the new President & COO of Washington’s Crystal Mountain, effective immediately, and will report to Regional Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President Mountain Division…

Park City Mountain Resort, UT, this week. The resort will close this weekend. | Photo: Facebook Park City Mountain Resort, Utah, will close its Mountain Village this weekend, ending the 2025-26 season weeks earlier than in recent memory (with the exception of 2020 for COVID), and three weeks earlier than originally planned on April 20.…

Credit: WeatherBell Colorado stays mostly dry and springlike through Monday, then turns cooler and snowier from Tuesday night into Thursday, with the San Juans favored for the best totals. Warm afternoons and breezy ridgelines will keep the weekend squarely in spring mode before mountain snow returns. The best midweek accumulation still looks focused on Wolf…

Credit: WeatherBell California skiing stays spring-like through the weekend, then turns cooler, windier, and more wintry from Tuesday into Friday morning as a two-part Sierra storm brings the best snow to the crest. The most meaningful accumulations favor Kirkwood, Bear Valley, Palisades Tahoe, and Sugar Bowl, while Mammoth looks lighter and Southern California stays mostly…