NASA: Wintry Dunes on Earth and Mars Today’s Image of the Day is the answer to the January 2023 puzzler. Flanked by mountain ranges on three sides and parched by the resulting rain shadow, the Tarim Basin in the Xinjiang region of western China typically receives little or no snow in winter. But after a storm in January 2023, the southwestern portion of the basin looked more like […] SnowBrains | February 2, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Sandskiing the Oregon Dunes | Photo Tour The Oregon Dunes are a large expanse of coastal sand dunes stretching approximately 40 miles north of the Coos river in North Bend, to the Siuslaw river in Florence, OR. They are the largest expanse of coastal sand dunes in north America and in some places have reached a height of up to 150 meters above sea level! Living only […] Trip Report Bevan Waite | August 12, 2013 3 Comments
[VIDEO] “Lafe Effect,” A Michigan Ski Film Jackson, Wyo. (Dec. 21, 2023) — Teton Gravity Research (TGR), the global leader in action and adventure lifestyle media, announced today the release of Mike King’s new project, Lake Effect, A Michigan Ski Film. The film, which debuts on TGR’s YouTube channel and TGRtv, follows pro skier King as he explores the untapped and underrated—but no less epic—ski opportunities that abound […] Backcountry SnowBrains | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Lands Top of the List for the Most Picturesque Landscapes in America, According to New Research New research has discovered the most picturesque landscapes in America, with Lake Tahoe taking the top spot. Experts at Storyboards used Instagram data to analyze the number of hashtags for various landscapes in America to discover which of those are the most picturesque. Related: The 9 Most ‘Instagrammed’ Ski Resorts in the U.S. Placing first on the list of the […] SnowBrains | September 14, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Sand Skiing California’s Mojave Desert and Behind the Scenes of Filming It Located in the heart of the Mojave National Preserve, and only around an hour southwest of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Kelso Dunes serve as one of the best places in California for sand skiing. Rising over 600’, these dunes are no joke, and in January me and one of my friends, Cobi Rusch, set out to ski these, all while […] Liam Abbott | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
9 States With the Least Crowded Hiking Trails The United States is abundant with beautiful hiking trails across the country. You’ll find every type of environment, including lush mountains, serene deserts, picturesque seaside locations, and more. However, popular trails often draw large crowds, and the abundance of visitors can lead to frustrating feelings. In this blog, we will explore the states with the least crowded hiking trails, in […] Brains Quintin Mills | August 6, 2023 1 Comment
How to Protect the Tahoe Shoreline As Lake Tahoe, CA, continues to fill to its brim from the melt-off of a record snowpack, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (‘TRPA’) is reminding boaters about on-the-water safety and aquatic invasive species boat inspections. The agency is highlighting native species protection programs and legal and safety requirements below ahead of boating season to improve safety and protect Lake Tahoe’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 16, 2023 1 Comment
Cycling the West Coast: First Flat Tire! [Day 14] Day 14 I had an early start this morning to try and get into the Coos Bay area at a decent time. The first 15 miles went quickly, so I took a little break and read an informative sign on Jedidiah Smith and his explorations. As I read the sign, I heard a loud, sharp “pop!” I looked over, and […] Cycle Luke Guilford | May 15, 2023 1 Comment