NASA: Smoky Skies Across North America This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. In July 2024, wildland fires in Canada billowed smoke that drifted across North America. A stretch of extreme heat, coupled with windy conditions and thunderstorms, helped spur the ignition and expansion of fires in several Canadian provinces. As of July 24, 989 fires actively burned in Canada, with over half of those […] Fire Guest Author | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
Shastina, CA, Report: Cracking the Code of The Cascades’ 3rd Highest Volcano This report is from Saturday, June 1, and was written by Ryan Turner. Shasta’s little sister, Shastina, typically gets much less attention than the bigger Shasta. However, Shastina is the third-highest Cascade volcano after Shasta and Rainier and has a very large crater of its own. All the route descriptions to Shastina show a long traverse from the Bunny Flats […] Conditions Report Guest Author | June 15, 2024 0 Comments
Want to Ski in the Arctic Circle? Check Out This Once-in-a-Life Time Ski Trip to Svalbard with Ice Axe Expeditions Join Ice Axe Expeditions on a new backcountry ski expedition to Svalbard onboard the Vestland Explorer. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. One of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it’s known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Not to mention world-class ski […] Offer Guest Author | June 14, 2024 0 Comments
Star Peak, NV, Report: Aligning the Stars in the Nevada Desert Report from Saturday, April 27, 2024 Despite Tahoe’s place as a backcountry ski haven, Lassen and Star Peak are tied as the two nearest ultra-prominence peaks to Lake Tahoe. Many have stared at Star Peak on the drive between the Wasatch and Tahoe. Its North Bowls tower over the outskirts of Winnemucca. However, being positioned in the desert between those […] Conditions Report Guest Author | June 3, 2024 0 Comments
Snowbasin, UT, Report: Creamy, Dreamy Spring Turns Report from Tuesday, April 16, 2024, by James Yim It was a moody spring day with soft turns, some thick fog, and many moments of sunshine. I was happy to make the mellow drive north through Salt Lake City to Snowbasin, Utah, for a nice spring skiing day. With the temps warming up this time of year, the mountain has […] Conditions Report Guest Author | April 18, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Pro-Skier Shares Account of Close Call With Avalanche in Get Serious Chutes at Snowbird, UT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Inti Fernandez. ❄️ (@inti_fernandez_) This account from January 15, 2024, was submitted to SnowBrains by Inti Fernandez. Hello everyone, I’m Inti Fernandez, a professional skier in Salt Lake City, Utah. I hope your winter season has been filled with thrilling runs and abundant powder snow. My go-to ski area […] Avalanche Guest Author | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Family Ski Tips: How to Be Safe and Have Fun This is a guest post submitted by Elizabeth Bauer from Kindred Courage Elizabeth from Kindred Courage, Inspiring Families to Live Adventurously, sat down with Janelle Thomas from Raising Little Rippers to learn how families can have successful and safe days on the mountain. Related: Top 10 Tips for Skiing With Kids Elizabeth: Hi Janelle! I have been following you for […] Guest Author | February 6, 2024 1 Comment
How To Prevent Ski Injuries With The Canadian Olympic Team’s Method Written by Steve Carver Winter sports enthusiasts face a high risk of injuries, especially in activities like skiing and snowboarding. The thrill of speed, unpredictable weather conditions, and challenging terrains can lead to some serious accidents. There are an average of 2.8 injuries for every 1,000 days skied, with knee-related injuries standing out as the most prevalent. The risks are […] Brains Guest Author | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
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