Which Volcano Holds the Most Glacial Ice in the Pacific Northwest? Before we get into the core (pun intended) of this topic, let’s quickly dive into a little science 101 on what exactly a glacier is and how it forms. What is a glacier and how does it form? A glacier is a large body of densely compacted snow, ice, and ground deposits that accumulate over time under ideal conditions (consistent […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | December 21, 2022 12 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg, Indiana – ‘Swoosh, Swoosh, Splat!’ With a peak elevation of 800 ft lending a 400 ft vertical drop, an annual snowfall of 18 inches, and sporting a base snowpack of 3-4 ft, you would be hard-pressed to find a finer hill in the heart of the Midwest. Perfect North Slopes is a short day’s drive from major cities like Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Indiana. This […] Matthew Oliphant | December 6, 2022 0 Comments
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