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.ย 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.ย 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,ย 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.ย 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