As Idaho Shakes, Geologists Look For Answers On March 31, 2020, at precisely 5:52 pm central Idaho was rocked by a magnitude 6.5 earthquake. The quake was the second-largest ever recorded in the state. The largest temblor in Idaho’s history was the Borah Peak earthquake in 1983 which registered as a magnitude 6.9. The questions geologists are asking of the March 31st quake is why was it […] Brains Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 0 Comments
Introducing SkiClicker: Innovation For Ski And Boot Rentals? [arve url="https://vimeo.com/371332880#at=44"] Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
Riders On The Storm: The Ultimate Guide To Living In A Van, Chasing Pow, & Slaying The Goods Every Day SO… You’re a so-called ski bum. Maybe you live in a ski town, or town near a resort, or battle it out with the other weekend warriors enough to associate with the periphery of a lenient definition of the term. Regardless, you’ve had epic days…and I mean epic days. The best day(s) of your life. Untracked lines. Free refills. You’re a hero. […] Brains Sergei Poljak | September 5, 2020 8 Comments
VIDEO: Know Before You Go | Do You Know When to Back Off and When It’s Good to Go? [arve url="https://youtu.be/EvuGQkEYXeE"] AvyBrains | September 5, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
VIDEO: Athlete Highlights: Mikaela Shiffrin – Youngest Ever Alpine Skiing Slalom Champion [arve url="https://youtu.be/JXr0IyiZMmk"] SnowBrains | September 5, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Don’t Miss the 27th Annual UAC Backcountry Benefit on September 10th | Last Chance to Get Party Pack Tickets Do you hear that? That silent churning in your gut, that gradual shift in your attitude as the leaves die prettily and the temperatures drop? That’s winter you’re hearing. It’s creeping up on you. Within the span of less than two surprisingly short months, snow will soon be falling and you’ll be in the backcountry again. You know this. We […] Backcountry SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO Reveals Their Operational Plans for Winter 20/21 Copper Mountain in Colorado is the latest resort to unveil to its customers how they plan on operating next winter. The open letter from President and General Manager Dustin Lyman outlines their policies on social distancing, face coverings, dining, parking, ski school, and much more, including their opening day, which they’re aiming to be November 30th. Related: Copper Mountain, CO the […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 1 Comment
Rocky Mountains of CO, WY, and MT to See Upto a Foot of Fresh Snow Monday-Tuesday From weekend temperatures in the 90s, winter will hit the Rockies with a bang on Monday as a strong cold front moves in from the north. The mountains of Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana could see up to a FOOT of fresh snow. A significant change in the weather will occur late Monday into Tuesday. Temperatures will plummet behind a strong […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 4, 2020 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA Fire Crews Attending to Illegal Fires on a Daily Basis North Lake Tahoe’s fire crews are attending illegal fires on a daily basis, diverting their attention from the major wildfires engulfing the state. Bonfires on the beach, grills or BBQs, and campfires are the most common offenses. Related: Arizona Trail Runner Heads Out For Training Run and Ends Up Fighting Wildfire There was a week in August where 15 wildfires were […] Fire Firebrains | September 4, 2020 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA Residents to Protest Again at Lack of Action From Officials and Authorities Over Tourism and Trash Issues To coincide with tourists flooding the area for the Labor Day holiday weekend, Lake Tahoe residents are organizing a further protest to highlight their continued unhappiness with local officials and authorities. Related: Demonstrations Set for This Weekend in Lake Tahoe, CA to Protest Trash, Tourism A peaceful protest is planned this afternoon, 3-7.30pm Friday, September 4th at the Meyers roundabout, […] SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 2 Comments
Friday Fun: Canadians Hate Snowboarders… | VIDEO from 1985… [arve url="https://youtu.be/XPZDEWBzneY"] SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 38 Likes 5 Tweets 1 Comment
Could Ski Bum Food Be Under Threat?! Could ski bum food be under threat? Most ski bums are known for surviving on a shoestring with skiing and riding the most important thing after a good après. But this winter there is a worry which has not been addressed in the mainstream media which could affect the niche group of individuals. Related: The Ski Bum’s Guide: How To […] Friday Fun Rouchelle Gilmore | September 4, 2020 1 Comment
VIDEO: David Blaine Flies Over Arizona Desert at 25,000-Feet Beneath Helium Balloons [arve url="https://youtu.be/QwzvNAAqH3g"] SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Dew Point and Avalanche Danger: A Beautifully Problematic Correlation Avalanches are a powerful force of nature that should not be reckoned with. They’re powerful, destructive, and hard to predict. There are so many factors that can contribute to snowpack instability, it’s hard to remember all of them. The goal of this article is to bring awareness to one of the most important of said factors. When it comes to […] Avalanche Clay Malott | September 4, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Budweiser Seeks To Be Official Beer of Utah | Vote #Bud4Utah [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK2zd4-Ou98&feature=youtu.be"] SnowBrains | September 4, 2020 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
Mother and Daughter Successfully Hike Across Iceland When you think of a mother/daughter trip, a beach getaway or a fancy hotel stay most likely come to mind. However, for two Icelandic women, their idea of quality time together was a little different. Iðunn Bragadóttir and her 20-year-old daughter Þóra Dagný Stefánsdóttir chose to hike across the entire country of Iceland. Related: 500 Miles in 10 Days?! Thru-Hiker […] Emily Crofton | September 3, 2020 0 Comments
5,500 People Join Organized Rally to “Stop the COVID Chaos” in Colorado Over 5,000 people came to a Colorado race track on Tuesday to protest the “chaos Governor Jared Polis has inflicted” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: Colorado Governor Expected to Extend Mandatory Mask Order Bandimere Speedway announced in a press release (see below) Monday that they would be holding the “Stop the COVID Chaos” event. The speedway has already faced the […] SnowBrains | September 3, 2020 15 Comments
A Crowded Summer Season in the Tahoe Basin: By the Numbers Lake Tahoe area locals and business owners have been beyond frustrated for the past several months as tourists have inundated the popular summer (and winter) recreation spot that is home to many individual communities. Holiday weekends have always been busy during the summer but with people being forced outside in order to remain socially distanced, there was been some conflict […] Industry News Galen Carrico | September 3, 2020 6 Comments
RED Mountain Resort, BC Joins the Ikon Pass Community for the 20/21 Winter Season Great news yesterday for Ikon Pass holders when it was announced that RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC, is being added to their pass. Shame it’s more than likely we won’t get to visit RED next season, what with the US-Canada border being closed, it looks like a sweet resort. The Ikon Pass community continues to grow with the addition of […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 3, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Season in the Northern Hemisphere Starts Next Month… In Scandinavia and the Alps This is the time of year skiers and riders begin to salivate. Ski movie trailers are coming out. The first snow has dusted the Rockies. You may or may not have been shopping for some new sticks… But “winter is coming.” At least in Finland. Levi, the nation’s largest ski area, and Ruka, another one of the largest– both plan to […] Industry News Galen Carrico | September 3, 2020 0 Comments
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