Vail Resorts Predicts $180-200 Million Dollar Loss in March/April Due To Coronavirus Vail Resorts is reporting that they are predicting that March & April 2020 will fall $180 million to $200 million short of their forecast for that time period due to Coronavirus and the subsequent closure of all their properties. This is complicated, so we’ll let Vail explain it here: “Given the closure of our operations as a result of COVID-19, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2020 3 Comments
Lyon County , NV Fire has Burned 1,180 Acres and is 5-Percent Contained As of Monday, June 18 at 7 am, the Upper Colony Fire had scorched 1,180 acres and has reached 5 percent containment. About 300 firefighters, 25 engines, three helicopters, eight fixed-wing air tankers and four hand crews are fighting this fire. 50 or 60 structures remain threatened by the fire, Lyon County Manager Jeff Page said, but no structures have […] Fire Firebrains | June 18, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Tanner Hall Sends It Huge with Possibly the Biggest 180 Ever High speed running man 180 today with @patproject and @btvdevine somewhere in southern Canada! @gopro @armadaskis @oakleyskiing @dalbellosports @tyroliabindings #skiboss #inspired #home #keepingthestackalive #home A post shared by Tanner Hall (@tannerhall420) on Mar 1, 2018 at 4:32pm PST This is pretty sweet, and maybe the biggest 180 ever. Tanner Hall doing what he does best. Steven Agar | March 2, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Andri Ragettli Lands World’s First-Ever Quad Cork 1800 On Skis Andri Ragettli just landed the first-ever Quad Cork 1800 on skis and it was absolutely incredible. He is only 18 years old and its just the beginning of his ski career. This ground-breaking trick took place at the Suzuki Nine Royals snow feature at Watles, South Tyrol, Italy. Incase you’re wondering, a Quad Cork 1800 consists of five full rotations […] Industry News Chris Wallner | March 28, 2017 1 Comment
Mountain Guide Just Broke 14,180′ Mt. Shasta Speed Record | Summited in Only 1 Hour 37 Mins! Whoa… Ryan Ghelfi, mountain guide at Shasta Mountain Guides, just ran up 14,180′ Mt. Shasta in 1 hour, 37 minutes, and 5 seconds setting a new world record. That’s 7,000-vertical-feet in 1:37. Whoa… Unreal… “1:37:05!! SMG Guide and professional Nike runner Ryan Ghelfi just crushed the speed record (FKT) on Mt. Shasta. It’s awesome to see hard work, dedication, and […] Industry News CrashBrains | July 7, 2016 1 Comment
Friday Fun: Monster Truck Double Backflip 180º It’s hard enough to pull off a double backflip on skis or a board. Maximum Destruction just did it in a monster truck and threw in a 180º for good measure. This same guy tried a front flip last week and it didn’t go well. History of the Monster Truck double backflip: “After George Balhan, driver of Mohawk Warrior, landed two consecutive backflips at the 2012 Monster Jam World Finals, Tom Meents [Maximum Destruction driver] was driven to land the double. After months of preparation at his shop located in Paxton, Illinois, he was to debut this move on June 16, 2012, Friday Fun SnowBrains | July 3, 2015 0 Comments
“Hyperthermia and Probable Dehydration” Confirmed as Cause of Death of Family Found Dead in Sierra National Forest, CA A press release from the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has revealed the long-awaited conclusions about what had killed an active, nature-loving family and their dog in the Sierra National Forest, CA on August 15. It has been determined that the family died of “hyperthermia and probable dehydration” while hiking on a day when temperatures hit 109ºF. It has not been […] SnowBrains | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway, CA Now Closed for the Season Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway in California is now closed to traffic for the winter/spring snow season. Autumn storm events are continuing to bring rain, snow, and ice to the high-elevation roadway. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Atmospheric River to Bring 1-4 Feet of Snow to The Sierra Through Tuesday Vehicle access is limited to one mile from the northwest entrance to […] SnowBrains | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
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