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2 hours ago

Breckenridge Resort, CO, Marks 40 Years of Snowboarding History with "New Worlds" Competition - SnowBrains

Breckenridge Ski Resort hosted the 'New Worlds' competition, celebrating 40 years of snowboarding and showcasing modern Olympic-level talent.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
1 day ago

Must Watch: Freeride Freedom with Dakine and Graham Agassiz

Graham Agassiz and Eric Lawrenuk launch the 'Whatever Dude' freeride video project alongside a new Dakine collection inspired by Agassiz's style.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

This Week In Running: April 20, 2026

Ashley Paulson set a world record at the Penyagolosa Trails event, the first Mountain Running World Cup race of the year.
#colorado
fromUnofficial Networks
1 day ago
Snowboarding

These Are The Last 3 Areas Open To Skiing In Colorado

Colorado ski areas face an early closure due to poor winter conditions, with only three resorts still operating as of mid-April.
fromUnofficial Networks
6 days ago
Snowboarding

These 6 Ski Areas Are Still Operating In Colorado

Colorado received 6 inches of fresh snow, but most ski areas are closed with only 6 remaining open.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

The 22-Foot Superpipe: From Hand-Dug Trenches to Precision-Cut Giants - SnowBrains

Superpipes revolutionized freestyle skiing and snowboarding, providing safer, more precise structures for riders to perform tricks and achieve greater heights.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 hour ago

Global Ski Industry Hits Record Peak: 2024/25 Season Becomes Strongest of the Century - SnowBrains

The ski industry has shown resilience, with 399 million skier visits in the 2024/25 season, surpassing pre-Covid levels.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Jay Rawe Rewrites History with World-First Sit-Ski Flair in Japan - SnowBrains

Jay Rawe landed the world's first-ever Flair on a sit-ski at the Swatch Nines event in Japan.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 day ago

Killington Is Hosting a Bell-to-Bell Vertical Challenge With $1,000 on the Line

Killington Resort is hosting the Superstar Showdown Vert Competition on May 16th to find the top skier or rider in the East.
#skiing
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

St. Anton, Austria, Rings Out Season With Annual "White Rush" Race - SnowBrains

The race is a 7.3-kilometer race that combines a downhill component with uphill sprints and an obstacle finish at the end, attracting 555 skiers and snowboarders.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
19 hours ago

Chloe Kim Wins Third Laureus Action Sportsperson of the Year Award - SnowBrains

Chloe Kim has spent more than a decade at the top of her sport, redefining what progression in women's snowboarding looks like. With two Olympic golds and one silver, three World Championship titles, and eight X Games medals, Kim is in a league of her own in halfpipe snowboarding.
Snowboarding
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fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Snow Storage Offers Alternative To Snowmaking, Grows In Popularity Among North American Ski Areas - SnowBrains

Ski areas are increasingly adopting snow farming to counter unreliable natural snowfall and reduce energy and water use for snowmaking.
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

SnowBrains Forecast: Light High-Elevation Snow for South America Through Tuesday - SnowBrains

The ongoing Sunday night into Monday storm across the central Andes keeps producing mainly upper-mountain snow through Monday before tapering out by Tuesday morning, April 21. A realistic near-term outcome is about 16-20 cm at Las Leñas, 9-11 cm at Valle Nevado, and lighter 5-8 cm amounts around El Colorado, La Parva, and Portillo.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Efforts Underway to Upgrade Infrastructure at Park City, UT, Ahead of 2034 Olympics - SnowBrains

The Silverlode Express Lift, built in 1996, is known for having long lines, servicing many popular runs and being the closest lift to the Quicksilver Gondola. The new proposal aims to upgrade it from a six-chair to an express eight-chair lift, increasing uphill capacity from 3,000 to 3,600 skiers per hour.
Snowboarding
#snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

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

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

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

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.
fromSnowBrains
5 days ago

7 Celebrities Who Truly Love Skiing or Snowboarding - SnowBrains

David Beckham, a global icon and retired footballer, is a serious snowboarder who frequents Island Lake Lodge in British Columbia, showcasing his passion for the sport through social media.
Snowboarding
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fromSnowBrains
4 days ago

Closing Time at Breckenridge, CO: One Last Weekend to Send It - SnowBrains

Breckenridge Ski Resort will close for the season on April 19, 2026, with a weekend of events celebrating spring skiing.
#ski-mountaineering
#alex-ferreira
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

[OLYMPICS] Alex Ferreira Flies to Olympic Gold as U.S. Shines in Men's Freeski Halfpipe - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

[OLYMPICS] Alex Ferreira Flies to Olympic Gold as U.S. Shines in Men's Freeski Halfpipe - SnowBrains

US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Kitty cats and cloud hands - how U.S. Olympic snowboarders keep calm in competition

Elite Olympic snowboarders face fear on towering ramps and rely on rituals, music, and coach support to steady nerves and focus before runs.
#pond-skimming
fromWIRED
2 months ago

What American Freestyle Skier Nick Goepper Packs for the Olympic Halfpipe

Pit Viper's Magic Magnet system makes lens changes easy, even with gloves on. Goepper rotates between just two: a blackout lens for daytime sessions and a clear lens for nighttime. With an ultrawide field of view, the BN5000 delivers sharper spatial awareness at full throttle, and the bold flames on the grippy strap don't hurt either. "They make you go faster," he jokes, "and they keep your head nice and warm on those cold days."
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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

Big White Ski Resort, BC, Wraps the Season With High-Energy Send Off & Slush Cup Weekend - SnowBrains

Big White Ski Resort celebrated the end of the 2025-26 season with a vibrant Send Off event and the return of the Slush Cup.
Skiing
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

2026 Olympics -- Why snowboarding still needs Shaun White

Shaun White confronts identity beyond competition, feeling nostalgia and internal conflict about a possible comeback while preparing a ceremonial halfpipe run in March 2025.
fromSnowBrains
6 days ago

9 Laps, 9 Holes, 9 Innings - Is the 9-9-9 Challenge the Ultimate Ski Town Flex? - SnowBrains

The parking lot pulsed with bass-heavy playlists and breakfast cocktails. Ski boots clicked alongside trail runners; bikes leaned against tailgates next to rock skis. Spring in the Northwest is less about conditions and more about community-and the stoke was high.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 week 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
2 weeks ago

Park Etiquette: 9 Tips to Stay Safe in the Terrain Park - SnowBrains

Terrain parks require strict adherence to safety rules to prevent injuries and ensure a safe experience for all skiers.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 weeks ago

Ski Patroller Displays Incredible Professionalism During Pond Skim Event

Ski resorts prepare for pond skim events, showcasing both rescue professionalism and entertaining performances during the spring skiing season.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago

Team USA Wins FIS 2025-26 Women's Alpine Nations Cup - SnowBrains

The United States Women's Alpine Ski Team won the FIS Nations Cup for the first time since 1982, showcasing remarkable team depth and consistency.
#freeride-world-tour
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

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

fromSnowBrains
1 month ago
Snowboarding

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

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

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

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1 month ago
Snowboarding

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

fromUnofficial Networks
3 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
fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago

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

Round 1 of SnowBrains' 2026 March Madness Ski Resort Edition saw 32 matchups featuring some of the best ski resorts from across North America. Over 65,000 votes were cast by SnowBrains followers across social media platforms to help decide what the best ski resort in North America is.
Snowboarding
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fromUnofficial Networks
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

March Madness Ski Resort Edition 2026: Vote on the Best Ski Resort in North America - SnowBrains

SnowBrains launches March Madness Ski Resort Edition with 64 North American resorts competing in a fan-voted tournament to determine the best ski resort.
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
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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
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.
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
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
#extreme-skiing
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

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.
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.
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
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

Watch This Young Skier Absolutely Dominate Jackson Hole's Most Difficult Couloir

Corbet's Couloir is iconic but not the most difficult run at Jackson Hole; S&S Couloir features a mandatory drop-in and presents greater technical challenge.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

After Losing Ski In First 5 Seconds, Big Mountain Competitor Achieves Complete Redemption Before Crossing Finish Line

A 20-year-old Aspen skier lost a ski early in a freeride World Championship run but completed a run including flips and 360s despite scoring zero.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

The Next Big Place For Freestyle Skiing Is...Ohio? A Look At Where The Olympics' Team USA Is From - SnowBrains

Team USA's 232-member Winter Olympic team shows unexpected geographic diversity, with strong Midwest representation and state concentrations in Colorado, California, Michigan, and Minnesota.
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
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

This French Guy Was Getting Weird On Skis Long Before Any Of Us

French skier Jeannot Tournier demonstrated innovative ski ballet, ski blades, backward skiing, and stilt skiing techniques in a 1962 video, pioneering whacky skiing decades before modern practitioners.
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Sit-Skier Sends Massive Cliff @ Palisades Tahoe

Going full throttle off Mainline and making it look this effortless is truly something to behold: "This one is a lot scarier sitting in the sitski getting ready to drop than looking over the edge scoping it beforehand. Such a low POV on that thing, I felt like I was gonna launch into space!" -Jay Rawe Jay rode away clean and was a cool customer as he reached his friends who were filming from below.
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fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

[OLYMPICS] 2 Team USA Riders Advance to Finals in Women's Snowboard Slopestyle - SnowBrains

Top 12 riders from Livigno qualifying advanced to slopestyle finals; notable qualifiers include Zoi Sadowski-Synott, Anna Gasser, three Japanese riders and two 16-year-old Americans.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

[OLYMPICS] Men's Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifiers See 3 Team USA Riders Advance to Finals - SnowBrains

Twelve riders advanced from Livigno slopestyle qualifiers; top performers included Dane Menzies, Mark McMorris, Red Gerard, Oliver Martin, and Jake Canter.
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.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

You Really Don't Want To Fall On The Steepest Ski Trail In The United States

Rambo at Crested Butte is the steepest in-bound tree-cut ski run in the U.S., with a consistent 55-degree pitch and hazardous, rarely good conditions.
fromsnowbrains.com
2 months ago

2 Weeks Until the 2026 Winter GamesA Sneak Peek at the Alpine & Freestyle Skiing Highlights

With only 14 days until the XXV Olympic Winter Games commence on February 6 it is time to start looking at the highlights of the Olympic calendar. There will be a total of 116 medal events at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games. We have highlighted some of the favorite events for the two weeks, with a focus on Alpine and Freestyle skiing events. We will highlight Snowboard and Nordic events in a separate post to keep it visually digestible for readersa LOT is going on!
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

Skier Threatens To Slap Snowboarder After Getting Sprayed With Snow

Tense altercation from an undisclosed European slope where a skier confronted a snowboarder and threatened physical violence after getting sprayed with snow by the snowboarder while standing in the middle of the slope. Much can be made about ski resort etiquette when it comes to guests pulling up and taking breaks in the middle of runs and it is not conclusive that the snowboarder's actions were punitive against the much frowned upon behavior.
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Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle Athletes Set to Compete at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games - SnowBrains

Local athletes from Palisades Tahoe were named to U.S. alpine skiing and freeskiing teams for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
1 month ago

Violent Ski Jump Wipeout Captured On Camera At Oslo

Ski jumping wipeouts can look dramatic yet seldom cause serious injury, exemplified by Carter Brubaker's Holmenkollen crash and the jump's 60-meter steel structure.
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Mia Jones Wins Inaugural FIS Freeride World Championships in Andorra with Americans on All Podiums - SnowBrains

The first ever FIS Freeride World Championships went off yesterday, squeezing almost all of the competitors into a tight weather window on the Basser Negre face at Ordino Arcalis in Andorra. More than a couple of feet of new snow led to a significant weather delay at the start of the event, and hid many of the smaller rocks throughout the steep, technical face, which would plague competitors for most of the event.
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