The Effects of High Altitude on Your Body’s Largest Organ: The Skin High altitudes in alpine regions are challenging environments for anyone and anything. Not just fauna and flora had to adapt over thousands of years, but humans—whose bodies were not designed for living at altitude—struggle with the specific attributes of alpine environments and have to take special precautions when venturing into alpine regions. High altitudes have lower air pressure, resulting in […] Brains Julia Schneemann | July 22, 2023 0 Comments
Jackalope: The Origins of Montreal’s Biggest Multi-Action Sports Event There is no denying that certain cities can have an effect on the soul. Montreal: steeped in centuries of history, kissed with European influence, and fully bilingual, is such a place. That’s why it’s no surprise that Montreal — what Todd Richards, after announcing for Jackalope in 2022, referred to on ‘Monday M.A.S.S’ podcast he co-hosts with Chris Coté as “a […] Jacqui Davis | July 21, 2023 1 Comment
How To Do a Season in Bariloche, Argentina Right | Tips From a Patagonian Ski Bum Keen to be a ski bum but sick of drunk Aussies in Whistler or aggressive Yanks in Colorado? Feel like making everything slightly more complicated but much more of an adventure? Things we usually take for granted—transport, accommodation, food, drink, weather, and security—are much more fun (cough – “an experience”) when you have no idea how they work. That’s why […] Brains Nicholas Lawrence | July 17, 2023 12 Comments
A Look at the Word “Snow” in Different Languages Snow is a worldwide phenomenon. Different cultures experience the same excitement and struggles from snow and its effect. It’s present in the icy tundras of Antarctica to the majestic mountaintops of the Himalayas. It’s more than a word. It’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of rules and fun. Related: The Ultimate Guide to Skier Slang One could […] Brains Quintin Mills | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
7 Largest Indoor Ski Areas in the World For most of us in the northern hemisphere, the skiing season is coming to a close. Palisades Tahoe, CA, closed for the season on the 4th, leaving just two resorts open in North America. There still are plenty of places to ski this summer, however, and a unique way to get some laps in the off-season is actually indoors. A […] Anton Lengyel | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Flattest Ski Resorts in the U.S. Most skiers and riders dream of skiing mountains bigger than their last and riding epic lines down massive mountains, but what if one was interested in finding the flattest hills? There are plenty of resources online to find the steepest resorts to visit, but this list will explore the five flattest ski resorts, or rather ski hills, in the U.S. […] Industry News Tyler Hatch | June 27, 2023 6 Comments
The Science Behind Problematic Pink Snow An annual summertime sight in alpine environments, pink snow, also known as watermelon snow, often lingers on late-season snowpack and glaciers worldwide. Though it may be appealing to try and take a bite of the brightly colored snow, it may forecast a more sinister warning about our warming environment. The bacterial phenomenon behind pink snow helps to accelerate the melting […] Brains Lucas Gauthier | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains is Hiring an E-Commerce Intern SnowBrains is looking for an E-Commerce Intern. We need somebody who is motivated and detail-oriented to assist us in expanding our merchandise offerings on our website. This unpaid internship will provide you with hands-on experience in the e-commerce industry and an opportunity to work with our unique SnowBrains designs. Position Details: Job Title: E-Commerce Intern Company: SnowBrains.com Location: Remote Duration: Flexible, […] Offer SnowBrains | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
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