Origins: U.S. Avalanche Mitigation In this week’s edition of Origins, we will take a look into the history of how avalanches have been avoided in and out of ski resorts. If you missed last week’s Origins on the Freeride World Tour you can check it out here: Related: Origins: Freeride World Tour Avalanches are extremely dangerous and fatal events. Avoiding them at all costs is […] Avalanche Ryan Flynn | October 9, 2020 1 Comment
Meier Skis: Handmade Skis From Colorado Trees Custom, handmade, and proudly produced in Colorado, Meier Skis has been gaining notable attention across the ski industry for its uniquely, sustainably built products. Designing and manufacturing hand-crafted, high-performance skis since 2009, its focus is driven not only by the desire to create unique skis but also to utilize sustainable material right outside their doors. While many ski companies strive […] Gear Review Emily Crofton | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Glacier Pond Skim in Norway Skiing through a Glacier Pond in Norway from r/nextfuckinglevel So smooth! Would you try this? SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 1 Comment
VIDEO: How Many Tomahawks Can You Count? View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Powguide (@thepowguide) on Oct 6, 2020 at 1:49pm PDT How many tomahawks can you count in this video? What’s your record?? Crash SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: The Specter of a Mega-Tsunami in Alaska This article originally appeared on earthobservatory.nasa.gov While kayaking in Barry Arm fjord in June 2019, Valisa Higman, an artist-in-residence at Alaska’s Chugach National Forest, noticed some odd fractures on a cliff overlooking the fjord. Curious if the slope might be in the process of collapsing, she emailed photos (see one of them below) to her brother, Bretwood Higman. “Hig” is […] Brains SnowBrains | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
NASA: Avalanches Viewed on Mars Only an earthling would think that avalanches are exclusive to this planet. But little did you know that they happen on Mars too! NASA just recorded avalanches on the little red planet. NASA wrote in a report: August 12, 2020 The High-Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (Hi-RISE) camera aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captured this avalanche plunging down a 1,640-foot-tall (500-meter-tall) […] Avalanche SnowBrains | October 8, 2020 0 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Podcast: “Shame and the Social Contract” Up to 90% of non-fatal avalanches do not get reported. But why? In America, there is a strong culture of shaming when it comes to avalanches. No one wants to admit that they messed up and triggered a dangerous avalanche. Related: What I Learned From Triggering an Avalanche in the Backcountry Last Season In this podcast, Utah Avalanche Center forecaster […] Backcountry AvyBrains | October 8, 2020 0 Comments
Oro-Nero: Luxury Skis Made From 8,000-Year-Old Oak Trees With 14 Karat Gold Plated Bindings Jeff Bezos, we found a ski for you. The Oro-Nero by Foil Skis are just about the boujiest skis we’ve ever stumbled upon. Hell, the things are made from wood that’s older than written language. The Oro-Nero is a stunning display of the possibilities of uncompromising dedication to luxury and “High Performance Art.” Made with 8000-year-old certified Bog Oak combined […] Gear Review SnowBrains | October 8, 2020 2 Comments
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