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
Alzheimer’s Found in Children of Mexico City; Airborne Particulates Worse Than We Thought We’ve always known dirty air is not ideal for human health. Air pollution is known to cause significant damage to your lungs and heart; the lungs inhale toxins and then the blood circulates them around to all your organs. But researchers are now confident that those particulates can destroy neurons in the brain, too. Related: A Massive 96% of National […] Brains Elliot Levey | June 17, 2020 0 Comments
How a 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Led to a Historic Avalanche Cycle in the Sawtooths Words by SMG co-owner Chris Lundy, Photos by guide Tanner Haskins. Original article appeared on SawtoothMountainGuides.com THE EXPERIENCE On March 31st, Sara and I were up at the Williams Peak Hut shoveling it out from nearly 2 feet of new snow. The yurts have been shut down for several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic—which means there’s no one up there to keep them from getting […] Avalanche Guest Author | April 7, 2020 1 Comment
6.5-Magnitude Idaho Earthquake Today Releases Avalanches in Sawtooth Mountains Heard for 1-Minute “Observers have reported hearing avalanches in the Sawtooths which lasted up to a minute from the town of Stanley. – Sawtooth Avalanche Center, 3/31/20 A very large magnitude 6.5 earthquake occurred near Stanley, Idaho (18-miles from epicenter) today. The Sawtooth Avalanche Center is claiming that observers in Stanley, ID heard avalanches in the Sawtooth mountains that lasted up to a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 31, 2020 0 Comments
Lawsuit Filed in Objection of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadow, CA Base-to-Base Gondola The Granite Chief Wilderness Protection League have filed a lawsuit in objection of Placer County’s approval of the controversial Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA base-to-base gondola. Related: UPDATED: “Base-to-Base” Gondola From Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows, CA APPROVED by Placer County Back in July of this year the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the base-to-base Gondola from Squaw […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 16, 2019 8 Comments
Solo Climber Rescued after Triggering Avalanche on Tallest Mountain in Idaho A Pennsylvania man was rescued early Sunday morning after falling on Idaho’s tallest mountain and triggering a small avalanche, reports the East Idaho News. Hao Yan, 23, was hiking up the north face of Mount Borah when he fell Saturday evening, according to a news release from Custer County Search and Rescue. Mount Borah summits at 12,657 feet and climbers […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 26, 2018 0 Comments
September Snow For CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, & WY This Week | Multiple Cold Fronts Are Moving In Snow will be plentiful throughout the western half of the country this week as multiple cold fronts are expected to roll through. Crystal Mountain Ski Area, WA is expected to see 8-18″ of snow Today – Wednesday. NOAA Has Issued A Winter Storm Warning For: Washington NOAA Has Issued A Winter Weather Advisory For: Wyoming Idaho Montana Snow levels will generally start around 6,000ft […] Weather Chris Wallner | September 19, 2017 1 Comment
Snow Is Forecasted For MT, WY, ID, CO | Up To A FOOT of Snow For MT’s Highest Peaks In The Next 7 Days It’s only the beginning of September and the forecasts are calling for substantial snow in the Western half of the US. Snow levels are expected to be around 11,000ft in Colorado and relatively high in the other states as well. Montana could see up to 1 foot of snow in the next 7 days. State By State Forecasts: Granite Peak, MT: Up […] Weather Chris Wallner | September 11, 2017 0 Comments
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