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Pirelli will become an official sponsor of U.S. Ski & Snowboard through the 2028-29 season. | Image: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Pirelli Tire today announced a new multi-year partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, becoming an Official Partner of the organization through the 2028-2029 season. The agreement further strengthens Pirelli’s presence in one of its…

Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Skiing in Retirement

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Bob and a former student of his meeting up at Aspen Snowmass. | Photo Credit: Bob Witwowski Retirement can change the way we ski. Instead of squeezing powder days between work, school, family commitments, and weekend crowds, retired skiers have something most of us spend our winters dreaming about: time. They can chase storms, ski…

Utah’s New Avalanche Center Director Pledges to Reduce Fatalities in the Backcountry

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A massive avalanche covers Highway 210 in the Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. | Photo Credit: UDOT Utah has seen more backcountry skiing, hiking and camping than ever before in the state’s history. Luckily for citizens and visitors of the Beehive State, the Utah Avalanche Center has appointed a new executive director with big goals in…

[Photos] Chairlift at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Undergoes Load Testing

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Employees help to line boxes and fill them up with water before loading them onto the chairlift for load testing. | Image: Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe With the 2026-2027 ski season finally starting to get closer, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe recently began load testing on Blazing Zephyr chairlift. Thanks to its base elevation of 8,290…

China’s Indoor Ski Industry Booms With Intense Summer Heat

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Inside Wuxi Bonski. | Photo Credit: Wuxi, China China is well known for being a leader in innovation, both technologically and culturally. China is also a massive country, ranking either the third or fourth largest on earth depending on whether one counts water boundaries and the second largest by population. Certain areas of China, such…

Alta Ski Area, UT, Making Big Upgrades This Summer

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Alta Ski Area has had its hands full this summer with a number of work projects. | Credit: Alta Ski Area Throughout the summer, the famous Alta Ski Area in Utah has been getting its hands dirty with numerous infrastructure projects and upgrades to improve the guest experience at the resort. Despite battling sizzling temperatures…

Ohau Snowfield, New Zealand Report; Snow Storm, Sun & Skiing By Feel

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Snow, Sun, Smile; in that order. Photo: P.M.Fadden Report from 14-18 August, 2026 Cloud comes first, then snow then wind then sun; then repeat. 🔥 Trending on SnowBrains 1 Ohau Snowfield, New Zealand Report; Snow Storm, Sun & Skiing By Feel → 2 Looming Fight over Vail Resorts Could Reshape the Ski…

How Much Will it Cost to Purchase a 2026-27 Peak Daily Lift Ticket?

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Save yourself some money and time by purchasing your lift tickets in advance. | Image: Killington While the 2026-27 ski season is just a few months away, and a lot of skiers and snowboarders are already thinking about being back on the mountain. Not being able to hit the slopes in the middle of summer…

Bodies of 2 Belgian Mountaineers Missing for 34 Years Finally Recovered After Alpine Glacier Retreat

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The bodies of the 2 missing hikers were recovered and identified after 34 years. | Image: Cantonal Police Valais/Wallis The remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after retreating ice exposed their bodies on the Trift Glacier. The discovery brings an end to a 34-year mystery surrounding…

Vail Resorts Announces 2026-27 Opening Dates for 11 Resorts

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