Eaglecrest Ski Area’s New Gondola Begins 8-Week Journey to Juneau, AK Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, is excited to announce the Pulse Gondola is officially in transit. General Manager Dave Scanlan has been busy in Austria overseeing the loading of Eaglecrest’s new gondola. The packing and shipping process was broken down into two weeks of work. Each week consisted of loading 10-11 containers. Related: Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 3, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Two Million Acres of Heli-Skiing With Tommy Moe SnowBrains | August 2, 2022 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
For Only 6th Time Alaska Has Recorded a 3-Million-Acre Fire Season. Already. For the first time since 2015, Alaska has recorded a three million-acre fire season. Already. It also reached this milestone in 2005, 2004, 1990, 1969, and 1957 since 1950, when accurate counting of acres began. Related: Forest Fires and Extreme Heat Are Wreaking Havoc in Europe Here’s how they got there this season: July 21 – 3,000,532.9 acres July 2 – […] Fire Firebrains | July 22, 2022 0 Comments
Record-Breaking Wildfires Have Burned Over 2 Million Acres in Alaska, Covering Half the State in Smoke Summertime in Alaska is supposed to be magical (except for the mosquitos). Endless daylight and copious amounts of outdoor activities means recreational opportunities are prime before the harsh, dark, cold winter comes. However, this summer has been plagued by wildfires. There are still several months left in wildfire season, but Alaska has already surpassed 2 million acres burned this season. […] Fire Brent Thomas | July 7, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Heli-Skiing at Mount Alyeska, AK, in the 1950s Before the Ski Resort Existed SnowBrains | June 17, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
North America’s Snowiest Resort, Alyeska, AK, Closed Yesterday After Another Spectacular Season Sunny skies, warm temps, and perfect spring conditions brought a truly spectacular season at Alyeska Resort, AK, to an end yesterday. With sunny skies, warm temps, and perfect spring conditions, the 21/22 ski season came to an end today. Thank you to all the skiers and riders, friends and families who came out to enjoy our hotel, restaurants, and time on […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 16, 2022 0 Comments
US Army Soldier Killed by Bear During Training Exercise Near Anchorage, AK A U.S. Army Alaska Soldier died of injuries sustained in bear attack yesterday in a training area west of the Anchorage Regional Landfill. The Soldier was part of a small group training in Training Area 412. The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification. Related: Grizzly Attack Survivor Shares Secrets On How To Survive Bear Attacks The 673d Security […] SnowBrains | May 11, 2022 1 Comment
Hatcher Pass, AK, Reopens After Closing in February After a series of mid-February storms, Hatcher Pass, located just outside of Palmer, Alaska, experienced at least four major avalanches during the storm that buried the road. A few additional smaller ones slid as well, adding to the debris. Since then the pass has been closed from Mile Marker 11, just past the Skeetawk ski area, all the way to […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 28, 2022 0 Comments
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