Eric Behn, Author at SnowBrains

5 Things You Need To Do Before Heading Into The Backcountry

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to it all, there are several ways to prepare for your trip that you need to do before leaving home to heading into the backcountry. The most important thing before heading out into avalanche terrain is knowing […]

Avalanche

Eric Behn | February 10, 2021

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Gear Guide: What You Need Bring on a Ski Trip to Japan

Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY If a trip to Japan isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. Because of its deep powder, massive inventory of skiable terrain, and rich and unique culture, Japan has been attracting skiers and boarders from all over the world. With over 600 ski resorts, and some of the world’s greatest lift accessible backcountry, you’ll find […]

Eric Behn | January 3, 2020

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Japan is Going OFF Right Now!

And you’re probably missing it! Japan skiing is in full swing this time of year, and this season is making out to be one of the deepest years in recent history! January in Japan is usually the deepest month of the year in which Japanese terrain gains a solid base. Snowjapan.com is showing that snowfall averages are up from last […]

Eric Behn | January 19, 2017

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North America’s Top 10 Terrain Parks

If there is one thing North America does right, it is terrain parks. Built off of decades of progression from the top athletes, modern terrain parks are built to a standard never seen before. The parks know and ride today are like something out of SSX Tricky from 2001, if you can dream it, they will probably build it. Snowbrains has […]

Eric Behn | January 19, 2017

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Points North Heli, AK Tour Camp: Step Into Alaska’s Untracked Terrain + Photo Tour

Have you ever dreamed of making a first descent? Have you ever wanted to ski or snowboard a zone never tracked by others before? With Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH) the mountains are your canvas. Ten miles inland from the Alaskan coast PNH provides access to some of the most pristine ski and board terrain in the world. But this isn’t a regular heli-ski trip; […]

Eric Behn | November 16, 2016

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Revelstoke Conditions Report – Powder On Feb 7

The Family Day long weekend is upon British Columbia this week, and in response, Ullr has granted Revelstoke Mountain Resort with a dump of fresh snow. After a reported knee deep powder day Thursday, and an unfortunate warming Friday, things appear to be back and booming for the weekend. New Snow: 24 Hours: 9cm 7 Days: 93cm Base Depth: 229 […]

Weather

Eric Behn | February 7, 2015

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Snowboarder Found After Three Days Lost in Whistler

20 year-old snowboarder Julie Abrahamsen was found Saturday by search and rescue teams after she got lost Wednesday while snowboarding on Blackcomb Mountain at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia. Abrahamsen, visiting from Norway, had been snowboarding alone Wednesday, and was reported missing by a room mate Friday after she hadn’t returned home. Whistler RCMP, Ski Patrol and Search […]

Industry News

Eric Behn | January 25, 2015

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One Airbag Feature You Need To Use That You Probably Don’t

A case study from the fall edition of the Canadian Avalanche Association’s publication The Avalanche Journal details the death of a skier in Revelstoke and brings light to one feature on many airbag backpack systems you might not have even heard about: the crotch strap. The author, a key analyst of the incident for CAA and aid for both the RCMP and BC Corners Service, noted that the failure to use the crotch strap while in avalanche […]

Avalanche

Eric Behn | November 14, 2014

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Reviewed: Instance Socks

This winter Stance Socks (also know as Instance Socks) sent us a few pairs of their snowboard socks to test out. These socks have seem all sorts of use from everyday wearing to multi-day backcountry missions. We were provided with both synthetic acrylic and merino wool socks to sample from. The Stance snow socks are […]

Gear

Eric Behn | March 4, 2014

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Reminder: What Snowboarding Is

It seems like every sentence published with the word “snowboarding” has included either “Shaun White”, “Olympics”, or “12 year does old triple” along with all the other crazy headline-esq media crazes that have consumed snowboarding this season (thanks Buzfeed, you ruined the internet). To say the least, a huge chunk of the snowboard community has forgotten what snowboarding is all […]

Eric Behn | March 3, 2014

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I/S Eyewear BOMBER Goggle Review

I/S Eyewear is a goggle, sunglass, and apparel company based out of North Vancouver, Canada. I/S, short for Iris Snow, was started by a group of snowboarders, including snowboard legend Devun Walsh, and still today is one of the best known snowboarder inspired goggle brands; but rest assured, these goggles are good for […]

Eric Behn | February 19, 2014

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Mount Baker & Northwest Conditions Report: 50″ Storm Total

To say it’s been a slow start in the Northwest (Baker, Whistler and Vancouver’s North Shore) would be an understatement. A cold, dry November followed by warm December left little to no snow on key mountains making opening dates slow and bleak, but this weekend gave the west coast snow scene a huge boost. […]

Conditions Report

Eric Behn | January 13, 2014

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Behind the Curtains of the Calgary Ski Scene with 403Media

If you enjoyed Sherpas Cinema’s INTO THE MIND Calgary segment with JP Auclair and Tom Wallisch, you know that Calgary, Alberta (where the segment was filmed) isn’t just a big city in the middle of farm and oil country, but also a mecca for urban skiing. 403Media spearheads the Calgary ski scene and played a key role in guiding and helping Sherpas Cinema through the filming of the Calgary […]

Eric Behn | December 26, 2013

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Patagonia Men’s Untracked Pants Review

Patagonia Untracked Pant available at evo.com Words: Eric Behn | Photos: Jaycee Clarkson Overview: Patagonia is one of the largest manufacturers of outdoor recreation clothing providing high quality products to climbers, skiers, fly fishers and more; and the Untracked snow pant is no exception to the type of quality that can be expected from this well known brand. The Untracked Pant is a GORE-TEX® […]

Gear

Eric Behn | December 18, 2013

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Widow Of Dead Skier Sues Ski Buddy

British Columbia, Canada The Canadian Broadcast Cooperation reported Monday that the widow of a backcountry skier, who died on a heli-ski tour in 2009, will be suing her late husbands “ski buddy”. To be clear: though the incident occurred in B.C. Canada, the Plaintiff is lives in the United States of America, the defendant lives in the United Kingdom. Mark […]

Industry News

Eric Behn | December 5, 2013

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Huge Ski Resort Proposed Next to Whistler Blackcomb | “Garibaldi at Squamish” Resort

If the Sea to Sky Gondola is any indication that Squamish wants a piece of the Whistler pie then the Garibaldi at Squamish resort proposal might be the next piece to that puzzle. Garibaldi at Squamsih has been an idea on paper for many years, but after some reconsideration of how the project […]

Industry News

Eric Behn | November 21, 2013

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Airblaster Freedom Suit | Gear Review

Airblaster is one of the coolest makers of snowboard goods around. With three priorities: friends, freedom, and fun; not one piece of Airblasters line up it too serious or too boring to be part of snowboarding, because we all know snowboarding is all about having fun. The Freedom Suit is no exception to the guidelines that our friends from Airblaster live by, in fact it’s a keystone item in their lineup […]

Gear

Eric Behn | November 20, 2013

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Kovarik and Co. in Whistler Bike Park | The Best WBP Segment This Year?

If there’s one thing we know, it’s that Chris Kovarik slays Whistler Mountain Bike Park. Many have claimed it, but Kovarik lets his riding speak for himself. Kovarik has been known for his flat out riding and unique lines, gaps, and drifting. Not to mention the proper use of metal music. We like that. If this video got you stoked, check out a few more below and go check out Kovarik […]

Biking

Eric Behn | November 10, 2013

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Brain Labs: SockGuy Cycling Socks | The Best Socks Ever

When it comes to selection, SockGuy has it down. With over 150 sock graphics, multiple styles and even a unicorn or two, They have a sock for everyone. We had a chance to wear a few different pairs of socks over this summer season while riding all sorts of trails, and boy did we love them! Purpose: SockGuy cycling socks are […]

Biking

Eric Behn | October 30, 2013

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How To: Maintain Your GORE-TEX® Outerwear

Almost every skier, snowboarder, or outdoor enthusiast owns a piece of outerwear or clothing that is made partly or completely of GORE-TEX®. GORE-TEX® is the leading fabric for waterproof, breathable outdoor wear and is commonly in top quality outerwear across almost every outdoor all weather sport. GORE-TEX® holds a lifetime warranty but what many don’t realize is that the fabric does require some maintenance in […]

Gear

Eric Behn | October 21, 2013

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