The Story of COVID-19 Will Be Told By Glaciers For Centuries to Come The COVID-19 global pandemic is dramatically affecting the world at large, leaving behind a trail of evidence that will be trackable in years, even centuries, to come. Scientists from Ohio State University say that the Earth’s crust will reveal proof of COVID-19 likely for the rest of Earth’s timeline. With such drastic changes in human behavior, ultimately resulting in environmental impacts, […] Brains Emily Crofton | May 16, 2020 1 Comment
Mad River Glen, VT Renovates 72-Year Old Basebox and Patrol Building Mad River Glen, infamous for its single chair, challenging east coast terrain, and rustic vibe, has initiated a substantial renovation project on their 72-year old Basebox and ski patrol building. Remaining unchanged for over 30 years, both buildings will be revamped in order to coincide with safety, efficiency, and regulatory code standards. With their primary goal being to address current codes, Mad […] Industry News Emily Crofton | May 9, 2020 0 Comments
Man Attempts to Travel to Every Country Without Flying Whether it is attempting to ski every month in the year or summitting all of Colorado’s 14ers, people strive to break records of all kinds. However, a Danish native by the name of Torbjorn Pedersen is on a mission to travel to every country in the world without taking a single flight. For the last six and a half years, […] Brains Emily Crofton | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
Happy Quarantine from Vermont! For a person who is constantly on the move and making plans left and right, like myself, slowing down goes against all instincts. The year 2020 had started off strong for me, juggling two jobs and an internship. My typical week consisted of my full-time adventure travel company job and ended with coaching for a Freestyle Ski Team on the […] Emily Crofton | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
While Humans Quarantine, Animals Come Out To Play As the coronavirus continues to threaten the world at large, nationwide lockdown and social distancing measures remain in place. While this continues to present struggles for humans around the world, it has presented a unique opportunity for wild animals. With the sudden absence of humans and the associated commotion and sound, wild animals are venturing into urban landscapes. Taking advantage […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 24, 2020 0 Comments
Montana Bird Watching Essential During COVID-19 Pandemic While the majority of businesses, large and small, remain closed in the wake of COVID-19, a Montana bird watcher’s line of work has been deemed ‘essential’ during the pandemic. Mark Mariano, a bird protection specialist, remains on duty at the Berkeley Pit, an abandoned open-pit copper mine in Butte, Montana. Since the pit’s acidic and metallic water makes it extremely […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 18, 2020 0 Comments
FOMO: “The Fear Of Missing Out” Explained The fear of missing out, or more commonly referred to as FOMO, is a term that many of us are familiar with and experience. The phenomenon alludes to the perception that others are having more fun or living better lives than us. Involving a sense of envy and jealousy, FOMO inflicts feelings of anxiety and depression and ultimately damages one’s self-esteem. […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 11, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: COVID-19 Lockdown Results in a Quieter Earth As a result of the COVID-19 self-quarantine lockdown, scientists are discovering a dramatic reduction in vibrations produced by human activity. As fewer trains, planes, buses, and humans buzz around the world, the associated rhythms reflect the lack of activity as well. The sudden drop in activity and commotion has drastically affected the seismic readings scientists use to measure various types […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 9, 2020 0 Comments
Utah’s Tourism Industry is Struggling Amidst COVID-19 Signs once advertising “Visit Salt Lake”, encouraging visitors year-round to enjoy Utah for its endless recreational activities, now read “Stay home for now! We’ll see you later this summer!” Forced to suspend operations at all ski resorts, as well as at least two of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks, Utah is experiencing a drastic decline in tourism as a result […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 6, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: Why Bears are Emerging From Hibernation Early With unseasonably warm temperatures and climate change on the rise, areas around the world are seeing bears coming out of hibernation months earlier than usual. Depending on several crucial factors, such as temperature, snowfall, and food supply, bears begin preparing for hibernation in mid-late November. Lasting for approximately 5 months, bears are typically seen coming out of hibernation in April. […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 3, 2020 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Stock is Dropping Rapidly As Season is Cut Short The rapid spread of the Coronavirus has forced Vail Resorts to suspend operations for the remainder of the season. Drastically impacting the largest publicly traded company in the industry, Vail Resort’s stock is now experiencing a major drop. Fear has taken hold of stockholders, among others, with the possibility of a recession becoming a reality following the pandemic. After reaching the […] Industry News Emily Crofton | March 18, 2020 1 Comment
NASA Seeks Answers From Snowpack In an effort to gain a better understanding of Colorado’s snowpack, Silverton’s Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies is assisting in NASA’s SnowEx Campaign. The five-year airborne project is aiming to accurately measure snow properties and conceptualize the amount of water contained in each year’s snowpack. To do so, appropriate techniques for measuring snow must be determined and eventually, the […] Brains Emily Crofton | March 13, 2020 0 Comments
Climate Change Shutting the Doors for British Ski Resort The devastating effects of climate change are drastically impacting a British ski resort located in the Cairngorms National Park. Snow-covered hills which attract snow sports enthusiasts and the home of the only daily working sled-dog center in the UK are now transforming into muddy slopes as temperatures rapidly rise, infringing upon the ski area’s future. Attracting over two million visitors a […] Industry News Emily Crofton | March 13, 2020 0 Comments
Largest Man-Made Wave Ever To Be Built in California Desert Kelly Slater Wave Company is proposing a plan that will turn every surfer’s dream into a reality. In 2021, the world’s largest man-made wave will be built in the middle of the California desert. Based at Coral Mountain in La Quinta, the 400-acre development will feature the largest rideable open-barrel human-made wave in the world. Additionally, it will include a full-service […] Surf Emily Crofton | March 6, 2020 0 Comments
Alcohol By Choice: Tommyknocker Brewery’s Revolutionary Product Have you ever found yourself craving a late afternoon beer but don’t want an 8% IPA? Do you wish you had the ability to choose how much alcohol you want in your beer? If so, your dreams have come true, thanks to Colorado brewery Tommyknocker. Teaming up with Sustainable Beverage Technologies, the revolutionary trend towards alternative beer options is attracting a […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 28, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: Scientists Discover First Living Creature Without the Need to Breathe The most vital resource for any creature’s survival is oxygen. However, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery supporting evidence that not all living beings need oxygen to exist. The microscopic salmon parasite, known as the Henneguya Salminicola, is the only known animal that does not require aerobic respiration. Containing no mitochondrial genome, the species cannot, even if it wanted to, breathe […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 28, 2020 3 Comments
Topographic Ski Maps: A New Way of Tracking Resort Days Navigating your favorite ski resort just became that much easier with the help of a new and improved ski resort map. SkiMap.com is designing topographic ski resort maps that will be available to the public. Striving to provide advanced and technically accurate maps, all data, pictures, and reference materials are utilized from each mountain. Working as an independent entity, the […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 19, 2020 0 Comments
WNDR Alpine Takes a Whole New Approach to Ski Manufacturing Matt Sterbenz, the founder of 4FRNT skis and WNDR Alpine, has broken new ground in the world of ski manufacturing. Taking an innovative and sustainable approach, Sterbenz, who was creatively inspired by a plant-based composite focused company known as Checkerspot, put forth the idea of building skis constructed partially from algae. Contrary to the more traditionally used materials, such as […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 15, 2020 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA is Taking Après to the Next Level Daou Vineyards, one of Paso Robles’ notable wineries, celebrated their grand opening of a tasting room at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, CA. The Daou Lounge, located inside the resort’s mid-mountain food court, will offer complimentary tastings of various wines, in addition to full pours and tasty Mediterranean appetizers. Whether you have been on the slopes all day or you simply […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 15, 2020 0 Comments
Snow: The Survival Mechanism For An Exclusive Ecosystem The cold and snowy months of winter force trees to drop their leaves, animals to seek hibernation, and humans to escape the outdoors. The harsh conditions that inevitably shift ecosystems create a deceivingly inactive environment. However, while the rest of the world is quiet, an exclusive ecosystem bustles beneath the snow. For many species, snow presents scarce food and challenging […] Brains Emily Crofton | February 7, 2020 0 Comments
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