Snowmobiler Rescued From Alaska Wilderness After Using New Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature On December 1, 2022, at around 2:00 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that an adult male traveling via snowmachine from Noorvik to Kotzebue had activated an Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite on his iPhone after becoming stranded. Related: The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Working with local search and rescue teams, the Apple […] SnowBrains | December 3, 2022 1 Comment
2 Separate Avalanches on Hatcher Pass, AK, Yesterday | 1 Person Caught and Carried A solo skier remotely triggered an avalanche on the east aspect of peak 4600 on Hatcher Pass, AK, yesterday and another skier reported triggering and being caught in an avalanche. There were no injuries in either incident. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing First Incident Solo skier followed safety-style skintrack set earlier in the day, from snogo Fishhook lot […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 16, 2022 0 Comments
Eaglecrest Ski Area – Alaska’s Best Kept Secret Brought to you by Travel Juneau and Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK While most of us struggled for snow in the lower 48 last spring, Eaglecrest Ski Area had no such concern. With snowfall continuing for months straight, the fresh lines were plentiful. Juneau, Alaska, hosts a small Alaskan community with a great ski area. A quiet, local mountain with big […] Featured Article Kristen Strom | October 17, 2022 2 Comments
[VIDEO] ‘Stepping Out’ Official Trailer – Follow 3 Women as They Ski the Alaskan Range for the 1st Time [arve url="https://youtu.be/ahCoSj-T83Q"] SnowBrains | October 5, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
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 2 Comments
[VIDEO] Two Million Acres of Heli-Skiing With Tommy Moe [arve url="https://youtu.be/CUGmL9sUq3c"] 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
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