Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us? According to Psychology Today, some researchers define risk-taking as engaging in any activity with an uncertain outcome. It is indisputable that activities such as skiing, climbing, mountain biking, etc., are all somewhat extreme sports that involve an element of risk. These sports are extreme because the outcomes can be pretty dire and inflict severe injury or even death. Within the context of these […] Brains Greg Obernesser | September 30, 2022 6 Comments
China Indefinitely Bans All Extreme Sports Events in Wake of Death of 21 Ultra Runners China has banned indefinitely extreme sports events, including ultramarathon, trail marathons, and wingsuit flying, in the wake of the deaths of twenty-one ultra runners last month. Last Saturday, the runners were killed when extreme weather hit during their ultra-marathon in the mountainous section of a 62-mile (100km) race. Hail, freezing rain, and high winds bombarded runners during the high-altitude section of […] SnowBrains | June 4, 2021 0 Comments
7 Most Beautiful Extreme Sports Athletes It’s no secret that the world appreciates beautiful athletes. Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Michael Jordan, Kelly Slater, Natalie Coughlin, Dwayne Wade, Danica Patrick, David Beckham, the list goes on. Our favorite sports’ arena is a lot smaller than the big dogs, but we’ve got some beautiful people of our own. Men’s Health has released their proposed 7 most beautiful […] SnowBrains | April 25, 2013 5 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Episode #60 | Dr. Daniel Swain – Climate Scientist/Meteorologist-Communicator Focused on Extreme Weather Events Like Floods, Droughts, & Wildfires on a Warming Planet This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. My guest today is Daniel Swain: Dr. Daniel Swain is a climate scientist in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability at the University of California, Los Angeles, and holds concurrent appointments as a Research Fellow in the Capacity Center for Climate and Weather Extremes at […] Podcasts Podcast | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
Sim Sports: A New Way of Skiing Today, skiing can be challenging to access. Whether it be the warm weather, the cost of equipment and passes, or just the means of traveling to resorts, skiing is an investment that is not always reliable. Luckily, with the emergence of skiing simulators, skiing is becoming more accessible nationwide. Sim Sports, located in Park City, Utah, values accessibility. Through trying […] Featured Article Breya Bergom | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
The Rich History of Extreme Skiing in Crested Butte, CO Colorado’s Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) was the early centerpiece for extreme skiing. Before extreme in-bounds terrain became mainstream across the resort ski industry, a day on the slopes meant clipping into skinny 200+ cm skis and proceeding to rip groomers. Now, many skiers head straight for the bowls, cliffs, chutes, or whatever extreme terrain the resort offers to get […] Industry News Luke Guilford | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Alpenglow Sports Announces the 17th Annual Winter Speaker Series Lineup, Kicking Off With Jeremy Jones Snowboarding Icon Jeremy Jones Kicks Off the Series on December 8th. On Thursday, December 8th, Alpenglow Sports welcomes snowboarding icon, environmental advocate, entrepreneur, and now author – Jeremy Jones – to Olympic Village Events Center at Palisades Tahoe to kick off the 17th Annual Winter Speaker Series hosted by Tahoe Mountain Realty. With over 3,000 in-person and 35,000 online attendees […] SnowBrains | November 9, 2022 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Robb Gaffney TED Talk – How to Help Your Kids Survive Outdoor Sports Outdoor and action sports culture is drifting down a path of ultra-high risk. Safety gear is essential, but Dr. Robb Gaffney explores the parent/child relationship and how it could be the most effective safety tool for kids entering outdoor sports. Related: VIDEO: Parenting, Professional-Skier Style | Robb Gaffney and His Baby Daughter Ski the Fingers at Palisades Tahoe, CA Dr. Robb […] SnowBrains | October 12, 2022 0 Comments