Arkansas Truck Requires 132-Hour Rescue After Driver Misread Sign and Got Stuck on 14,000ft Colorado Hiking Trail An ill-fated decision to drive a pickup truck up the Decalibron Loop, one of Colorado’s most contentious hiking trails, led to a significant rescue operation that involved multiple agencies, 132-man-hours, and nearly 1,500 miles (2,414.02 km) driven by volunteers. Related: RV Driver Spent a Week Stuck on Colorado Mountain Pass Balanced Over 400-Foot Drop Colorado 4×4 Rescue and Recovery received […] SnowBrains | September 11, 2023 0 Comments
Kansas Farmers to Build State’s First Ski Resort | To be Highest Point in the State Kansas will soon have its first ski resort three hours west of Kansas City near Hays, KS. The plan is to use a collection of heavy machinery, such as excavators and bulldozers, to move an estimated 1.5 billion cubic feet to construct a peak standing at 6,000 ft. You’re correct if you think Kansas has no mountains, but that isn’t […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 1, 2023 2 Comments
Smoke From Wildfires in the West Affecting Air Quality as Far East as Kansas Almost 100 uncontrolled large fires across the western US are creating huge clouds of smoke affecting the air quality as far east as Kansas and the Great Plains. The smoke could soon spread into the southeast. Related: ‘State of Emergency’ Declared as Wildfires Blaze Across California Fires in California, Colorado, Oregon, and other western states have forced tens of thousands […] Fire Firebrains | August 25, 2020 1 Comment
Kansas Ultramarathon Runner Struck by Lightning During Race, Dies Tragically A Kansas runner has died after being hit by lightning near the finish line of a 31 mile (50km) ultramarathon, BBC News says. Thomas Stanley, 33, received first aid from runners and officials at the Elk City State Park race on Saturday, but died from his injuries, police say. Stanley is survived by his wife, Ashley, and three children. A […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 1, 2019 0 Comments
9 Must Read Books for Your Dive into the World of Skiing and Snowboarding Yes, YouTube is a great resource for beginners looking to explore the beautiful world of skiing, but there is also merit to books that can be an excellent resource for all things skiing. My first discovery of mountain sports was reading a book back in the 4th grade. Growing up in Kansas, I didn’t have exposure to skiing or snowboarding, […] Luke Guilford | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Snowstorm Dumps Multiple Inches Across the Midwest As millions of Americans traveled home after the Thanksgiving holiday, a winter storm plowed across the upper Midwest. The storm dropped rain and snow on several states and caused delays for travelers. A streak of snow is visible from Kansas to Illinois in this image, acquired by the VIIRS (Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite) sensor on the Suomi NPP satellite […] SnowBrains | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Snowsports-Obsessed States For many, a passion for snow is not merely a seasonal affair; it’s a way of life. As winter starts to blanket the U.S. in a pristine layer of white, some states stand out as true havens for skiers and snowboarders. From the Rockies to the Northeast, these regions boast a deep-rooted love affair with all things snow-related. But what […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
AccuWeather Releases 23/24 Winter Forecast: El Niño Could Bring a Repeat of Last Winter to the West This forecast first appeared on AccuWeather A strengthening El Niño will make this winter different than last year in part of the United States. It will be colder with plenty more snow for millions of people who live in major cities, but that won’t be the case everywhere. The cold season is upon us, and AccuWeather’s long-range forecasters say El […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 4, 2023 0 Comments