Guide Investigated for Negligent Homicide After Avalanche During Avalanche Awareness Course Kills 4 The Salzburg public prosecutor’s office launched an investigation into a 41-year-old mountain guide from the Alpine Club on suspicion of negligent homicide two days after an avalanche killed four experienced ski tourers in Austria’s Großarltal valley. Elena Haslinger, deputy media spokesperson for the office, confirmed the probe to Krone.at, noting that authorities commissioned an avalanche expert over the weekend to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 22, 2026 0 Comments
Crans-Montana Fire: Majority of Victims Were Teenagers as Owners Charged With Negligent Homicide Swiss police have released the identities of the remaining 16 victims of the devastating New Year’s Eve fire in Crans-Montana, formally concluding the identification process for all 40 people killed in the blaze at Bar Le Constellation. Authorities confirmed that half of the victims were minors, with nearly two-thirds aged 18 or younger, underscoring the scale of the tragedy and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 5, 2026 0 Comments
Teton County Coroner Rules Death of Ski Instructor Following Collision at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, as Homicide A collision between two skiers at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, on Sunday, April 14, 2024, resulted in the death of one of the skiers involved in the collision. The death of the 71-year-old ski instructor Peter Wuerslin has now been ruled a homicide by Teton County’s Coroner Dr. Brent Blue. In an email sent by Coroner Blue, the conclusion […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 1, 2024 0 Comments
Death Next to Harris Hill Ski Jump, VT, Ruled Homicide A body was found last week Wednesday, August 2, 2023, next to the Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro, VT. Police responded to a call after hikers had found a body near the base of the Ski Jump. This week police ruled the death to be homicide. The body was identified as Timothy Barbour, a 59-year-old local who according to the […] Julia Schneemann | August 9, 2023 0 Comments
Update: Body Found in Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY is Gabby Petito | Coroner Rules Death a Homicide Update: 09/22/21 – 03:30 PT – A county coroner has confirmed that the body found in Bridger-Teton National Forest is that of Gabby Petito, 22. The FBI announced last night that the coroner has ruled her death a homicide, but stopped short of disclosing the cause of death until the autopsy has concluded. A forensic search of the camping area where her body was […] SnowBrains | September 22, 2021 0 Comments
Homicide Detectives Investigating Fatal Stabbing at Whistler Resort, BC A 26-year-old man is dead after a stabbing in Whistler, BC, just yards from the gondola, early Saturday morning. At around 2 am, Sea-to-Sky RCMP responded to the Whistler Medical Clinic after a man had presented to the hospital with stab wounds. #BREAKING IHIT has been called to Whistler, after a 26 year old man has died from stab wounds. […] SnowBrains | August 16, 2021 0 Comments
Spider Sabich: Murder, Cocaine, Money, Olympics & Skiing — California Golden Boy April 8 is Spider Sabich Day—a local holiday celebrated every year in Snowmass Village, Aspen, Colorado, in honor of one of America’s greatest ski racers. And yet, most people have never heard of him. Spider Sabich was the most famous ski racer in America, an Olympic competitor, a pro tour champion, and the man Robert Redford’s character in Downhill Racer […] Brains Miles Clark | April 8, 2026 140 Comments
Swiss Authorities Expand Investigation into Tragic Crans-Montana Ski Bar Fire that Killed 41 The investigation into the catastrophic New Year’s Day fire at a Swiss ski resort has significantly expanded. Swiss prosecutors in the Valais canton have officially added the mayor of Crans-Montana, Nicolas Feraud, along with four other current and former local officials, to the growing list of suspects facing potential criminal charges for the blaze that claimed 41 lives—the majority of […] Fire Martin Kuprianowicz | March 10, 2026 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Skier Mauled by Snow Leopard After Selfie Attempt Near China Ski Resort 🏔️A skiing tourist was injured in a snow leopard attack on Friday evening while returning to a hotel in Altay, Xinjiang, #China. Around 7pm yesterday, the tourist was attacked in a roadside forest belt near Talat village in Koktokay Township. The victim was taken to hospital… pic.twitter.com/ubzJp2oW0D — News.Az (@news_az) January 24, 2026 A skier suffered injuries after a snow […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 26, 2026 0 Comments
CAIC Warns of Increasing Avalanche Danger Across Colorado this Weekend The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns that the avalanche danger is rapidly increasing across Colorado as a winter storm brings widespread snowfall and strong winds to the mountains this weekend. Conditions are expected to change quickly, and travelers are urged to check the avalanche forecast, stay up-to-date on current conditions, and adjust plans accordingly. In the West Elk Mountains, avalanche […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
Italian Aviation Authority Revokes Pilot License of Millionaire After Repeated Helicopter Landings on Ski Slopes Italy’s civil aviation authority, ENAC, has revoked the pilot’s license of entrepreneur Bortolo Giorgio Oliva after he repeatedly landed his helicopter directly on ski slopes, raising serious safety concerns in busy Alpine resort areas. Oliva, 66, is an industrialist from Odolo, in the Valsabbia valley, and a member of the Oliva family, which founded Olifer S.p.A. in the early 1800s. Olifer […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 30, 2025 0 Comments
Initial Search for Missing Southern California Hiker Ends Without Success Monica Reza was last seen on June 22, hiking near Mount Waterman in the Angeles National Forest, which is just outside of Los Angeles, California. Over the past week, several search efforts have been conducted in the area to locate Reza, but all have been unsuccessful. Montrose Search and Rescue and several other search teams including Altadena Mountain Rescue, Antelope […] Hiking Luke Guilford | July 3, 2025 0 Comments
Exposure Death of 33-Year-Old Alpinist on Austria’s Grossglockner Sparks Police Investigation A 33-year-old Austrian woman tragically lost her life during a high-altitude ascent of the Grossglockner, Austria’s tallest peak at 3,798 meters (12,461 feet), over the weekend. Accompanied by her 36-year-old partner, the pair set off on Saturday, January 18, early in the morning from Kals, aiming to summit via the Stüdlgrat and descend through the Kleinglockner and Adlersruhe. Despite being […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 23, 2025 0 Comments
Solo Dawn Patrol at Suicide Chute On 11,000′ Mt. Superior, UT, In Powder Snow Report from January 26, 2023 5 a.m. Pitch black and foggy… The forecast was for sun but I couldn’t see a single star. 11,045′ Mt. Superior, UT – “Suicide Chute” Details Summit (actually a notch): 9,900′ Car: 8,400′ Vertical From Car: 1,500′ Vertical skied: 1,500′ Max Pitch: 45º Avg Pitch: 40º Aspect: East Distance: 1.5-miles round trip Time From Car to […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 26, 2024 0 Comments
French Entertainer Claudine Longet is Selling her Aspen, CO, Mansion for $59.5 Million The Rocky Mountains in Colorado are known for its beauty and breathtaking views of snow-capped mountain peaks and majestic valleys. It is hard to imagine anyone who would not want to own a house located in such a beautiful place. However, living in the Rockies which provides amazing views, the beauty of nature, and the ultimate privacy comes with a […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
Snowboarder Found Guilty For Hit and Run Crash That Killed Famous Ski Instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO The snowboarder who was involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed famed instructor Ron LeMaster at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, last year was found guilty on Tuesday. Nicholas Keith Martinez, 29, of Wellington, was found guilty of leaving the scene of a skiing or snowboarding crash, a petty offense, in connection with the death of Ron LeMaster. Martinez was ordered […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 20, 2023 5 Comments
Snowboarder Involved in Hit and Run Collision That Killed Famous Ski Instructor at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, to Stand Trial Next Week The snowboarder who was involved in a hit-and-run collision that killed famed instructor Ron LeMaster at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, last year will stand trial on January 17th, 2023. He has pleaded ‘not guilty’. Nicholas K. Martinez, 28, entered his plea during his arraignment in Boulder County Court in October 2022. Related: Ever Read The Fine Print On A Ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 10, 2023 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Suicide Chute on 11,000′ Mt. Superior in Powder Snow Report from December 8, 2022 I got back from ski guiding in Antarctica late last night. It took me four days to get home from Antarctica via boat, plane, and automobile. I showed up in Park City spent, tired, and it was snowing. The forecast showed 4″ of snow overnight, then the next day was the only sunny day of […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 8, 2022 0 Comments
2 Killed in Gangland Shooting at Whistler Mountain Resort, BC Two people were shot dead at Whistler Mountain Resort, BC, yesterday afternoon. RCMP has arrested a number of suspects. The incident happened behind the Sundial and Pan Pacific Hotels near Skier’s Plaza, close to the base of Whistler Mountain. Police were called to the scene at 12:20 pm and arrived to find one man deceased and another in distress. Efforts were […] SnowBrains | July 25, 2022 2 Comments
Snowboarder Responsible For Death of Famous Ski Instructor in Hit & Run Will Only Face Petty Charges, Not Manslaughter The family of Ron LeMaster, the famed ski instructor, killed in a hit and run collision at Eldora Mountain Resort, CO, last year, are upset that the snowboarder responsible will only face petty offense charges and not a manslaughter charge. Related: Ever Read The Fine Print On A Ski Area Waiver? Here’s What You Sign Away… LeMaster, 72, author of famous […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 18, 2022 0 Comments
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