Daniel Lucero, Author at SnowBrains

Is Skiing More Dangerous Than Snowboarding, Or Vice Versa?

When thinking about this from an unbiased perspective, most people would agree that the risk for injury is equal whether someone is skiing or snowboarding. Research conducted by the National Ski Areas Association in the U.S. has shown that “snowboarding is less deadly than skiing.” Snowboarders are more likely to suffer ankle and head injuries, and less likely to be […]

Daniel Lucero | January 27, 2022

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Steamboat Ski Area To Offer A Cash Incentive To Landlords, Due To Rising Cost Of Living

Winter has returned to the Rocky Mountains and Steamboat Ski Area is looking get their employees affordable living, the ski area announced that it will pay an additional $200 a month to qualifying landlords who can house a ski area employee for under $500 a month. Landlords would receive $200 a month for each ski area employee it houses, this […]

Daniel Lucero | November 17, 2016

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Female Ski Patrol Staff At Squaw Valley Created A Calendar, Got Adrenaline Pumping During Photo Shoot

When thinking about the criteria for a ski patroller, many people may think the dangerous career path is for masculine men. Well think again, the women of the Squaw Valley ski patrol staff have created a calendar. Not only to illustrate that women are ski patrollers too, but also to show that they participate in some of the more strenuous […]

Daniel Lucero | November 14, 2016

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Film Review: Travis Rice And Crew Created A Masterpiece | ‘The Fourth Phase’

The Fourth Phase, which was released on October 2, 2016, is a Red Bull sponsored documentary film that follows snowboarding icon Travis Rice and his crew all around the world, as they take on some of the largest mountains. Rice’s crew includes some of the biggest names in snowboarding: Bryan Iguchi, Jeremy Jones, Mikkel Bang, Ben Ferguson, Shin Biyajima, Cam Fitzpatrick, […]

Backcountry

Daniel Lucero | October 7, 2016

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Colorado 2016/17 Winter Weather Outlook | by The Denver Channel

“The northern portions of Colorado’s mountains will probably see heavier snow.” – Mike Nelson, ABC Denver 7 The Denver Channel thinks that northern Colorado is going to see a colder, snowier winter and that southern Colorado is going to see a warmer, drier winter. Denver Channel Winter Outlook: Northern Colorado: Snowy & Cold Southern Colorado: Warm & Dry Denver: 60″ […]

Weather

Daniel Lucero | October 4, 2016

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Skiing Icon Seth Morrison Is Cut From K2, Uncertainty surrounds K2 Sports…

For many people the news of Seth Morrison being cut from K2 was shocking. Most folks probably found out about this on Morrison’s twitter. On Wednesday, Sept. 14 Morrison posted this tweet: Morrison is no longer listed on K2’s website as one of their sponsored athletes and he doesn’t list the brand as one of his sponsors on his […]

Daniel Lucero | September 19, 2016

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A Study Done By The EPA In Utah Finds That High Levels Of ‘Air Toxins’ Can Cause Health Issues

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous air pollutants are pollutants that are known or suspected to cause cancer or serious health effects. The EPA is working with state, local, and other government affiliations to reduce air emissions of 187 toxic air pollutants to the environment. Scientists at Utah’s Division of Air Quality are focusing on a few chemicals, […]

Daniel Lucero | September 1, 2016

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