Don’t Let An Injury Cut Your Season Short! The snow has fallen, the lifts are running, and the stoke is high. The last thing on anyone’s mind is a season-ending injury. As skiers and riders, we dream of epic pow lines, stomped landings, and endless ski days. However, risks are inevitable when partaking in any extreme sport. It is crucial to physically prepare yourself for the season to […] Brains Emily Crofton | December 10, 2019 2 Comments
Canada Installs the World’s Largest Avalanche Detection System The largest and most extensive avalanche detection network in the world has been installed in Glacier National Park. The $3-million structure was installed over the past year in Rogers Pass, a high mountain pass in Glacier. Designed by the Swiss, it uses two technologies to detect avalanches. One system involves 13 infrasound panels that sense low-frequency sound while the other uses […] Avalanche Emily Crofton | December 6, 2019 0 Comments
Is Climate Change Increasing El Niño Patterns? All eyes have been on the dramatic El Niño patterns that have changed significantly over the past few years. With a severe and unpredictable nature, these natural weather events are trending towards even greater extremes. While there appears to be a connection between El Niño weather and global warming, limited history poses an issue for validation. El Niño means a short-term […] Weather Emily Crofton | December 3, 2019 0 Comments
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