Ex-Navy Diver Dies Attempting to Deliver Oxygen to Soccer Team Trapped in Underground Cave in Thailand A former Thai navy diver has died while taking part in efforts to rescue 12 boys and their football coach trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. Petty Officer Saman Gunan lost consciousness on his way out of the Tham Luang cave complex, where he had been delivering air tanks, according to the BBC. “His job was to deliver oxygen. […] SnowBrains | July 6, 2018 0 Comments
Two-Year-Old Boy Believed to Be Youngest Person to Reach Everest Base Camp A journey many people spend months training for has just been accomplished by a two-year-old toddler after his parents decided to take him on a whim. Carter Dallas, from Glasgow, Scotland, reached the 17,598-foot-high Everest base camp on October 25, 2023. Related: The Forced Relocation of Everest Base Camp – SnowBrains Dallas is two years younger than the previous youngest […] Industry News Luke Guilford | January 31, 2024 1 Comment
Review: Backpacker’s Pantry Freeze-Dried Meals – A Skier’s Tasty Companion As a skier, you know that staying fueled and energized during your adventures is crucial. Whether you’re carving down a resort or poking around in the backcountry, it’s essential to have access to nutritious and delicious meals to keep you going. Enter Backpacker’s Pantry, a brand that offers a variety of freeze-dried meals catered to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts. […] Clay Malott | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
21st Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Launches January 7th, 2023 at Bally’s, Lake Tahoe Marking twenty-one years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering with the outdoor adventure community, animated with music, go-go dancers, wild entertainers, and dramatic action imagery. All before the films begin. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films for one night only hosted by festival creator and […] SnowBrains | December 1, 2022 0 Comments
Butt Naked Skiing: Freedom at its Finest What is it about winter sports that makes you want to shed everything and fly down a mountain butt naked? The thrill. The freedom. And don’t forget the G.N.A.R points. The tradition of butt naked skiing is alive and well these days. From Squallywood to Russia, getting rad in your birthday suit is a badge of honor. Let’s take a […] Laughs Katy Shipley | July 11, 2022 1 Comment
“One-Armed Sailor” Overcomes All Odds and Becomes First Double-Amputee to Sail Around the World December 4, 2021, marked a very important day in Dustin Reynold’s life. He had just completed his first solo sailing trip around the world. However, this wasn’t any normal sailing trip (as if there is such one). Instead, Reynolds (the self-proclaimed “one-arm sailor“) completed the miraculous feat as a double amputee (left arm and left leg), and in doing so, […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 5, 2022 0 Comments
National Ability Center: Where Ability Knows No Bounds Brought to you by National Ability Center “I CAN” Lives Here – This is the motto of the National Ability Center, a sports center based in Park City, UT, whose aim is to provide adaptive sports training and opportunities to youth, coaches, admin, and elite athletes through various facilities, camps, and adventures. Related: The Best Ski Bum Job: Adaptive Raft […] Jenah MacGrain | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
This National Park Mails Your Trash Back to You if You Litter Khao Yai National Park, near Bangkok, Thailand now mails tourists their trash back if they litter. Founded in 1962 the park is the oldest in the country and the third-largest covering 837 square miles. It is part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its diverse […] Alex Camerino | September 23, 2020 0 Comments