Seasonal Splendors: The Best Times to Hike Austria’s Diverse Landscapes Austria, a country celebrated for its dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage, offers year-round hiking opportunities that cater to every type of adventurer. From the snowy peaks in winter to the lush greenery in summer, this guide helps you decide the best times to explore Austria’s diverse trails. Spring: Awakening of the Alps What to Expect: As the snow melts, […] SnowBrains | April 19, 2024 0 Comments
Woman Missing Since Monday After Going for California Mountain Hike Without Food or Overnight Equipment On Monday, March 18, at about 11:30 p.m., California’s Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies received a report of a woman missing who had not returned from a hike earlier in the day. 30-year-old Caroline Meister is described as a white female adult, 5’6″, 150 pounds. She has long, brown, wavy hair that is likely pulled up. She was last seen wearing […] SnowBrains | March 22, 2024 0 Comments
Get Your 2024 Epic Australia Pass Before the Next Price Hike on April 3 If you were looking for a sign to renew your Epic Australia Pass: this is it! Epic Australia Pass prices will increase on April 3. Buy or renew yours now for only AUD $1,099. The Epic Australia Pass provides unlimited skiing and boarding to Perisher, Falls Creek and Hothamin Australia, as well as access to world-class resorts in the Northern […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Six Ill-Equipped Hikers Rescued from Mount Baldy, CA Six hikers in their 20s had to be rescued from Mount Baldy, California, on Wednesday, February 14. The group had set out on a hike on Bear Canyon Trail to the top of Mount Baldy and got stuck in the snow at around 9,000 feet altitude. The six young men were not equipped for an excursion of this magnitude and […] Climbing SnowBrains | February 23, 2024 0 Comments
Unprepared Solo Hiker Lucky to be Alive After Becoming Injured in -52ºF Wind Chill on Mount Washington, NH At approximately 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 22-year-old Cole Matthes of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, was hiking in the Ammonusuc Ravine on Mount Washington when he fell and became injured. After the fall, Matthes called 911 and requested help. Due to poor reception, very little information could be obtained other than he had an injury and needed help. This call […] SnowBrains | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
Woman Remains Missing on Mt. Baldy, CA, After Going on Solo Hike on Sunday On Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 11:14 pm, deputies from the Fontana Sheriff’s Station received a call regarding a missing hiker in the Mt. Baldy area of the San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino County, California. Lisei Huang set out on a hike alone at about 2 pm and has not been heard from since about 4 pm. Related: Human Remains […] SnowBrains | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
Experienced Hiker Killed by Unpredicted Snowstorm on Mount Bond, NH At 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers were aware of a distressed hiker near Mount Bond in Lincoln. Concerned acquaintances had contacted NH 911 after speaking with the hiker by cell phone. The solo male hiker was thought to be in the area of Mount Bond and that he might be moving towards […] SnowBrains | January 23, 2024 1 Comment
2 Hikers Rescued After Getting Caught in Winter Storm on 13,678′ Mauna Loa in Hawaii HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaiʻi – Two hikers were rescued and airlifted off Mauna Loa Monday morning, January 15, after running out of food and water and getting lost during severe winter weather that closed the mountain above 10,000 feet. The hikers, a male and female, were not injured. They first called 911 Sunday morning, January 14, to report […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2024 0 Comments