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
Droppin’ A Line: Why Do Skiers Like To Fly Fish In The Off-Season? You’ve probably seen it all over your Instagram feed…Your favorite pro skiers trading in their planks for a fly fishing rod during the summer months; if these guys and gals aren’t out chasing the snow in the Southern Hemisphere then they’re out on the river. So why do so many skiers gravitate towards the water in the off-season? For one, […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | June 22, 2020 0 Comments
Yoga and Meditation: These Practices Will Improve Your Skiing and Snowboarding Experience When I think of Yoga, meditation, and winter snow sports, the first professional athlete that comes to mind is definitely Jamie Anderson.  Jamie often speaks about these two practices when asked about what she does in preparation for her sport of professional snowboarding. We all know that whatever Jamie is doing to prepare works very well. Let’s see how we can […] Brains Chad Walker | June 20, 2020 0 Comments
Top 9 Resorts Open for Skiing in the Summer: Where There’s Snow, We Shred Unfortunately, the ski season was cut short early this season due to COVID-19.  While some resorts like A-Basin were able to reopen for a short time this summer, most summer skiing, at least at resorts, is limited or nonexistent this year. However, in the spirit of hopeful thinking, we put together this list of resorts usually open for summer skiing. While […] Industry News Gabrielle Gasser | June 19, 2020 1 Comment
Volunteering Not Only Helps Others, It Helps You Too! It comes as no surprise that volunteering, the altruistic activity where an individual freely gives their time to help others, significantly improves the health and well-being of those assisting. While the obvious goal is to help others, whether it be a person in need, a worthwhile cause, or the community as a whole, studies have shown that American adults who […] Brains Emily Crofton | 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
The Evolution of Avalanche Beacon Technology Have you ever wondered how avalanche beacon technology works? Or even what people did out in the backcountry before modern beacons? Well, up until 1968, there were no avalanche beacons, at least not in the form we recognize today. Dr. John Lawton invented the first avalanche beacon in 1968 at Cornell and it was on the market in 1971. Ed […] Avalanche Gabrielle Gasser | June 19, 2020 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Brundage Mountain Resort, ID While central Idaho may not be a ski mecca, Brundage Mountain Resort is truly a hidden gem in the middle of Idaho. With almost no snowmaking, Brundage relies on natural snowfall to blanket the mountain every winter. Fortunately, the mountain’s average snowfall is 320″ a year and is known for having “The Best Snow in Idaho“. No, that is not […] Industry News Alex Camerino | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
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