Korolev Crater: Stunning New Footage of Huge Icy Martian Lake The European Space Agency has released stunning new footage of a huge icy Martian lake. The lake is found in the Korolev crater which is located in Mars’ northern lowlands. The crater was created by an asteroid impact, and its unique shape helps preserve the ice. The European Space Agency, or ESA, captured the footage of the Korolev crater using […] Lynn Barlow | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
TGR’s Bozeman, MT Location Opening July 2020 TGR’s Bozeman, MT location is opening in July 2020. TGR is expanding beyond its flagship brick and mortar store located in Jackson, WY. TGR, or Teton Gravity Research, is a ski and snowboard movie and apparel company. Bozeman Montana is located near Bridger Bowl Resort and Big Sky Resort and is home to a robust community of winter sports enthusiasts. Bozeman […] Lynn Barlow | July 7, 2020 0 Comments
When Ski Bumming Goes Too Far: Formerly Sponsored Aspen Skier Faces Felony Charges A sponsored skier is facing a class four felony and a class one misdemeanor charge. Aspen skier Andrew Benaquista allegedly racked up a $1,800 hotel bill on a woman’s credit card without her permission. Related: Former Pro Snowboarder Arrested for Threatening to Kill Neighbor with AR-15 Benaquista was formerly sponsored by Fishers Sports, The Ski Monster, Atomic Skis, Leki, and […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | July 3, 2020 0 Comments
Bullfrog For Dinner? The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is encouraging people to eat bullfrog for dinner. While bullfrogs are native to the eastern United States, they are an invasive species in the west. Because of the bullfrog’s effect on native ecosystems, officials are encouraging folks to develop a taste for frog legs as a means of decreasing the bullfrog population. Utah’s bullfrog […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 30, 2020 0 Comments
Is Climate Change Turning Antarctica’s Snow Green? Antarctica has large patches of green snow that are visible from space using satellite imaging. This green snow is caused by algal blooms. The patches of green snow have been growing as the continent warms due to climate change. Scientists mapped the prevalence of the blooms along the Antarctic peninsula and published their findings in late May. Most think of […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
2020 Summer of Camping: Here Are the Things You Need for a Socially Distanced Summer 2020 is turning out to be the summer of camping. With the travel industry reeling in the aftermath of state-wide lockdowns and travel restrictions, many concerned travelers are looking for adventures closer to home. Camping is a natural fit for socially distanced vacations, and indeed, Forbes claims that “RV’s are the new toilet paper.” Here are the things you need […] Gear Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
Climate: Historical High Temperatures and Modern Climate Earth has experienced many temperatures over time, from historical high temperatures to ice ages and our modern climate. Earth has experienced a range of climates and temperatures over time. There have been notable thermal maximums in Earth’s history. Scientists research these thermal maximums and compare them to current climate trends. Earth was at its peak temperature just after its formation, […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 2 Comments
Mikaela Shiffrin Is Back On Snow at Copper Mountain, CO Mikaela Shiffrin is back on snow after the longest break she can remember in her professional skiing career. The 20/21 training season has officially begun for U.S. Ski and Snowboard team members with the first training camp of the year. Held at Copper Mountain, CO, the team followed social distancing protocols while experiencing better-than-expected conditions. Shiffrin took a month away […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 24, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: How Hurricanes Get Named Hurricanes get named using a system developed in the 1950s. Tropical storms also get named once they reach a sustained wind speed of 35 mph. The naming procedure is dictated by the World Meteorological Organization, and there are different naming conventions for storms that occur in the Pacific. Before the 1950s, hurricanes and tropical storms were assigned a number. This […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 23, 2020 1 Comment
Scientists Find a Massive Unknown Structure in Earth Using machine learning techniques, scientists have found a massive unknown structure in Earth. The structure is made out of an unknown dense material and was discovered at the boundary between Earth’s liquid outer core and mantel. Scientists used thirty years of earthquake data to discover the anomaly. The structure is an Ultra Low Velocity Zone, or ULVZ. It is an […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Map Created Overlaying Modern Countries on Pangea A map has been created overlaying modern countries on Pangea. Pangea is the last supercontinent to have formed on Earth. Pangea formed 300 million years ago and was a solid landmass surrounded by ocean. The ocean surrounding Pangea is called Panthalassa, which means “all sea” in greek. This ancient superocean occupied 70% of Earth’s surface. Most of the oceanic plates […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
The 10 Most Deadly Jobs in America The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a list of the 10 most deadly jobs in America. The national average rate of workplace fatalities is 3.5 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. However, for those working dangerous jobs, the rate is much higher. Most workplace fatalities are transportation related. In fact, transportation accidents cause 40% of all workplace deaths. The next […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Area Vandal Wanted in Michigan Police are offering a reward for information about a ski area vandal. The vandalism occurred at Pine Knob Resort in Michigan. Security footage captured the man destroying property at the resort. Pine Knob Resort is on the border between Detroit and Flint counties. The resort boasts six chairlifts and has a 300 foot vertical drop from peak to the base […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Backcountry.com is Under New Leadership Backcountry.com is under new leadership following backlash over trademark battles. On June 8th, Backcountry.com announced that Melanie Cox will serve as CEO. Backcountry.com also created the new role of chief marketing officer, which will be filled by Sarah Crockett. Backcountry.com came under fire last fall for taking legal action to protect their trademark. Many people perceived Backcountry.com’s actions as predatory. […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 16, 2020 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Plans for Winter 2020/21 Rob Katz, the CEO of Vail Resorts, spoke of Vail Resorts plans for winter 2020/21 in the wake of mass closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In mid-March, nearly all ski resorts world-wide shut down out of concern over the virus. Many resorts have begun summer operations in limited capacities, but few have announced plans for winter of 2020/21. Vail […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 12, 2020 1 Comment
Brain Post: 8 Weird Facts About Water You Didn’t Know Water is weird. Everyone knows the chemical symbol for water is H2O, and that all living things need water to survive. Here are eight facts about weird water that you might not know! 1. Water is alien. All water on earth arrived as ice on asteroids and comets from space. 2. All water on earth has been recycled through animals, […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 12, 2020 5 Comments
May 2020 Was the Hottest May in Recorded History May 2020 was the hottest May in recorded history. Global temperatures were 1.13℉ hotter than average, with Siberia experiencing temperatures 18℉ higher than normal. 2020 could be even hotter than 2016 which was the hottest year on record. The first five months of 2020 were the second warmest January-May period since 1979. Additionally, this past 12 month period, from June […] Weather Lynn Barlow | June 11, 2020 0 Comments
African Resort First to Open in Southern Hemisphere The first resort in the southern hemisphere has opened for the 2020 season. Afriski is one of two resorts in southern Africa, and has opened for skiing on June 6th. Afriski had planned to open on June 4th but was delayed due to COVID-19 closures. Afriski is located in the country of Lesotho, which is surrounded entirely by the larger […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 9, 2020 3 Comments
Russian Tank Spills 20,000 Tons of Oil Into Arctic River On May 29 a Russian tank spilled oil into the Arctic. The tank was used for storing diesel fuel. When it exploded it spilled 20,000 tons of oil in the Arctic circle and turned nearby Ambarnaya River red with contaminants. The tank was owned by Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. The oil spill into the Arctic […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 8, 2020 0 Comments
Lift Tickets May Become a Thing of the Past as Resorts Switch to RFID Lift Tickets Paper lift tickets may fall by the wayside as many resorts switch to RFID lift tickets. The first day at a new resort follows a predictable routine: wait in line at the ticket counter, purchase a lift ticket printed on adhesive-backed paper, then attach the ticket to a wire wicket before standing in line to get scanned before boarding the […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | June 5, 2020 4 Comments
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