[VIDEO] SnowBrains News Ep. #3 – Resort Closures in Australia, Resorts Already Blowing Snow, Dr. Robb Gaffney Welcome to this week’s episode of SnowBrains News! Our mission is to inform you of the most important, accurate happenings within the ski industry by bringing you all the latest breaking news from the ski and snowboard universe every week, hosted by CEO and SnowBrains Founder Miles Clark. We’ll be releasing a new video every Tuesday, so be sure to […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
Dr. Robb Gaffney, 52, Loses Long Battle With Cancer It is with a heavy heart and immense respect for Dr. Robb Gaffney—a local legend in the Lake Tahoe skiing community, author of the revered book ‘Squallywood,’ and co-creator of the beloved game of G.N.A.R.—that we share the terrible news of his passing. His brother, Scott Gaffney, shared the news on Instagram with the comment “One of one.” View this […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2023 0 Comments
“It’s Time”… A Difficult Update on Dr. Robb Gaffney’s Battle with Leukemia It is with a heavy heart and immense respect for Dr. Robb Gaffney—a local legend in the Lake Tahoe skiing community, author of the revered book ‘Squallywood,’ and co-creator of the beloved game of G.N.A.R.—that we share an update about his ongoing battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Since his diagnosis in 2019, Robb has shown great courage and resilience, initially […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 17, 2023 0 Comments
Mountain Gazette Selling Iconic Posters, Shirts, and Hoodies To Raise Money for Tahoe Ski Legend Dr. Robb Gaffney in his Fight Against Cancer Dr. Robb Gaffney, the locally legendary Lake Tahoe skier, author of ‘Squallywood’, and co-creator alongside Shane McConkey of the beloved game of G.N.A.R., has been battling a rare type of cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, since his diagnosis in 2019. After seeing progress from bone marrow stem-cell transplants and monthly treatments, developments late in 2022 disrupted the forward progression. To help however […] Offer John Cunningham | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
Rare Signed ‘Squallywood’ Copies Auctioned to Aid Lake Tahoe Legend, Robb Gaffney, in Cancer Fight To support Robb Gaffney, the renowned skier, filmmaker, and author of the groundbreaking ski guide ‘Squallywood- A Guide To Squaw Valley’s Most Exposed Lines,’ his brother, Scott Gaffney, is auctioning two original copies of the sold-out book. Robb Gaffney, an iconic figure in the Lake Tahoe skiing community, is currently battling acute myeloid leukemia. “Robb is a genius, one of […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 10, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast #47 | Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. – The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry, Cancer Survivor Brought to you by CARV & Gunnison Crested Butte My guest today is Dr. Robb Gaffney M.D. – The G in G.N.A.R., Ski Movie Star, Former Pro Freeskier, Activist, Medical Doctor of Psychiatry. Robb is one of the best skiers I’ve ever witnessed He’s is a former professional freeskier Robb is a medical doctor of psychiatry He’s the author of […] Podcasts Podcast | January 10, 2023 0 Comments
[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
Update on Robb Gaffney’s Rare Cancer Condition: Cautious Optimism Skiing legend Scott Gaffney broke the news last year on Instagram that his little brother, Robb Gaffney, was battling a rare form of bone marrow cancer. In a couple of updates, one on Facebook and another on his Caring Bridge journal, the family has provided updates on Robb’s recovery. Baby steps and cautious optimism for now, but we’re on track! […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 26, 2020 0 Comments