Alex Honnold Standup Paddleboards Solo Across Lake Tahoe, CA To celebrate his birthday, Alex Honnold decided to just SUP the length Lake Tahoe, CA from South Lake to Kings Beach. The ~21-mile journey took five and a half hours, and he did it solo, without any support boats. Not enjoying his birthdays and not a lover of receiving presents, he asks people to instead donate to the Honnold Foundation, […] SnowBrains | August 18, 2020 0 Comments
Paddleboarder Swept Away and Killed | Search Called Off for Missing Rafter | At Least 8 Deaths in Colorado Runoff A 40-year-old man’s body was recovered Saturday night from the Arkansas River, CO as the result of a paddleboarding accident. Related: 2 Women Died Friday in Separate Incidents on Gunnison River | At Least 5 Now Killed in Colorado Spring Runoff According to Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Robert James of Boulder was paddleboarding at the Buena Vista River Park […] SnowBrains | July 1, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: ‘I Didn’t Wanna Pay for the Toll!’ | Paddleboarder Commutes to Meeting Across the Hudson River, NY A New Jersey man dressed in a suit was spotted paddleboarding across the Hudson River to make it to a meeting in New York City on time. Scott Holt, 32, switched up his morning commute by hopping on the board and braving through rough winds and choppy waters to get to Manhattan all with his suit on and a briefcase in […] SnowBrains | June 27, 2018 0 Comments
Standup Paddleboarder Attacked by Shark off the Big Island of Hawaii A standup paddleboarder was attacked by a tiger shark on Saturday off the Big Island of Hawaii. According to CBS News, the victim remains hospitalized today with injuries to one of his arms and a loss of part of one leg. The victim was paddleboarding with his father at Kukio Beach near Hualalai when the duo were knocked off their […] SwellBrains | April 13, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Paddleboarder Nearly Swallowed by Whale in Santa Cruz, CA Last Month That was a close one. This paddleboarder is nearly swallowed by a Humpback whale just off the coast of Santa Cruz, CA last month on November 22nd. These whales were way in close to shore. Warning, you might want to put the video on mute… Sunday morning was anything but ordinary. A beautiful morning and glassy waters were the stage […] Surf SwellBrains | December 6, 2015 1 Comment
Dropping Waterfalls on a Paddleboard? | Yep… It doesn’t really seem like this is a doable activity. We know that you simply cannot land a drop off a waterfall on a stand up paddleboard (SUP). Oh, what’s that? Oh, never mind. You totally can and this video below proves it: That said, there is likely a limit to how big you can go, just with every hucking sport. We’ve gotta give props to Dan Gavere for going for this waterfall of about 20 feet. Doesn’t seem to doable, but we’ll get back to you in 10 years. Guys will have bindings mounted on […] Surf SwellBrains | June 10, 2014 1 Comment
Wild Lotus Yoga Festival to Debut at Palisades Tahoe, CA, July 11–13 The Wild Lotus Yoga Festival is making its Palisades Tahoe debut next weekend, bringing three days of movement, meditation, music, and community to the Sierra. Set for July 11-13, the event aims to connect attendees with nature and one another through a wide range of wellness offerings. Held in Olympic Valley, the gathering marks the second annual Wild Lotus event […] Martin Kuprianowicz | July 3, 2025 0 Comments
The World’s 11 Most Unique Glacier Ski Resorts From surreal summer skiing to panoramic peaks that seem to scrape the stratosphere, glacier ski resorts offer experiences unmatched by traditional alpine resorts. With around 40 glacier ski areas left worldwide, these high-altitude holdouts are increasingly rare—and increasingly worth the trip. Here are 11 of the most fascinating glacier resorts on Earth, each offering a mix of scenery, challenge, and […] Brains Julia Schneemann | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Boating Season Kicks Off with Stronger Protections in Place This Year Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – Lake Tahoe watercraft inspection stations, boat launches, and marinas are opening for the 2025 boating season and aquatic invasive species management agencies are encouraging boaters and paddlers to stay up to date with strengthened procedures to protect the lake from the spread of aquatic invasive species. Changes this year include mandatory decontaminations and additional processing time […] Press Release | May 8, 2025 0 Comments
Summer Thrills a Big Draw for Idaho Ski Areas Many Idaho ski areas are underway with summer operations and construction on projects debuting next winter. Summer is an increasingly important season for ski resorts, especially in the Gem State, with 11 of Ski Idaho’s 19 destinations maintaining bike trails and nine spinning the chairlifts all summer. Ski Area Management magazine reports summer revenues nationally represent just under 12 percent […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
The 9 Best North American Ski Areas to Visit in the Summer While many of us visit ski resorts in the wintertime for skiing, snowboarding, and other snowy escapades, many of North America’s premier ski destinations transform into vibrant hubs of activity during the summer months. As the snow melts, these mountainous regions reveal ideal playgrounds that offer endless outdoor pursuits, from hiking and mountain biking to zip-lining and scenic gondola rides. […] Brent Thomas | May 24, 2024 0 Comments
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA, Opens for Summer Activities on May 24 As the season changes, so do the fun events and adventurous offerings at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. “We love winter, but Seven Springs is a special place in the summer as well. The resort is an amazing venue for festivals and events. Families and friends gather at the base of the mountain for the Laurel Highlands’ biggest […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 8, 2024 0 Comments
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, PA, Announces Festival and Events Schedule Plus Opening Date for Summer Activities As the season changes, so do the fun events and adventurous offerings at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Pennsylvania. We love winter, but Seven Springs is a special place in the summer as well. The resort is an amazing venue for festivals and events. Families and friends gather at the base of the mountain for the Laurel Highlands’ biggest backyard […] SnowBrains | April 29, 2024 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Mt. Pisgah Ski Center There are more ski resorts in the state of New York than any other and all of them have something different or unique about them. New York had 52 active ski resorts during the 2022/23 season according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). The more well-known ski resorts in New York are Whiteface Mountain, Gore Mountain, and Holiday Mountain. These are […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 7, 2024 0 Comments
Whistler, BC, Trip Report: The Ultimate Family Adventure Vacation Report for August 7-12, 2023 My family loves mountain adventures both in the summer and the winter. Last summer we went to Jackson Hole. This summer we settled on going to Whistler, British Columbia. I had been to Whistler over a half dozen times in my life, but I hadn’t been back since 2011. I quickly remembered why it is, […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | August 15, 2023 0 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Horribly Terrific Conditions in Main Chute on 11,068′ Mt. Baldy on July 19, 2023 Report from July 19, 2020 I arrived in Utah after a long absence on Friday and paddle-boarded the Jordanelle Reservoir after 75 ski days in a row in Mammoth and the Eastern Sierra, CA. I went tubing down the Provo River on Saturday (and got a $140 ticket for no lifejacket…). Paddleboarding the Jordanelle again on Sunday. I spent Monday […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 20, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Paddling Through a Forest – Record Snowmelt in Eastern Sierra Causes Bizarre Flooding Around Mammoth Lakes, CA Paddling through a forest – that’s probably the best way to describe being on the water around Mammoth Lakes right now. Record levels of snowmelt in the Eastern Sierra are creating a phenomenon in the Mammoth Lakes Basin that even long-time residents have never seen before. It’s hard to describe, so definitely check out the pictures and video below, but […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 20, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA to Park City, UT Report: 500% of Average Snowpack, The Clown Motel, Tonopah Cemetery, Cold Springs, 580-Miles of Desert, & a UT Paddle Board Report from July 14, 2023 Friday was our last day in Mammoth Lakes, CA for the season. The snowpack is still at 500% of average for today’s date in Mammoth and the mountain is still skiing so well… We skied fresh corduroy at Mammoth in the morning, hit the road by 9am, jumped in a cold spring with tame fish […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 17, 2023 4 Comments
How to Protect the Tahoe Shoreline As Lake Tahoe, CA, continues to fill to its brim from the melt-off of a record snowpack, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (‘TRPA’) is reminding boaters about on-the-water safety and aquatic invasive species boat inspections. The agency is highlighting native species protection programs and legal and safety requirements below ahead of boating season to improve safety and protect Lake Tahoe’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 16, 2023 1 Comment
Powder Mountain, UT, Announces Mountain Bike Park Upgrades & More for Summer ‘23 Eden, Utah (June 14, 2023) — Powder Mountain announced a slate of improvements for summer 2023 highlighted by the addition of several new trails, expanding its growing mountain bike trail system. The new trails, events and offerings solidify Powder Mountain as a true mountain biking and summer adventure destination. New Mountain Bike Trails Set to open July 6, the Powder […] Biking CycleBrains | June 14, 2023 0 Comments
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