Alaska

Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK Joins Powder Alliance for Next Season

The Powder Alliance proudly announces the addition of Eaglecrest for the 2020-2021 winter season. Now spanning four countries, four hemispheres, and 18 premier ski areas, the Powder Alliance is one of the world’s most powerful reciprocal season pass programs. There are no membership fees and no collective pass prices.  Simply purchase a season pass from any Powder Alliance resort and receive […]
Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains |
0 Comments

Stranded Brazilian Man Rescued Near ‘Into the Wild’ Bus in Alaska

The abandoned bus where Christopher McCandless died in 1992 that would later inspire the novel, Into the Wild, has become the scene of yet another rescue on Wednesday, April 15. A 26-year-old Brazillian man ran out of food and commenced a rescue operation by Alaska State Troopers earlier this week, The Anchorage Daily News reports. RELATED: VIDEO: Ryland Bell’s Alaskan […]
SnowBrains |
0 Comments

Denali Announces the Suspension of Climbing Permits for the 2020 Season

Mountain, Denali,

Denali National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of Friday, March 20, Denali National Park and Preserve has suspended the issuance of climbing permits for any expeditions attempting an ascent of Denali or Mount Foraker for the 2020 […]
Post Tag for ClimbingClimbing
CragBrains |
0 Comments

17-Year-Old Killed by Avalanche on Hatcher Pass, AK | 18th Avalanche Fatality in the USA This Winter

Hatcher Pass, avalanche, Alaska

In an update on Facebook yesterday, Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center stated that the 17-year-old snowboarder who triggered an avalanche “to the west of the 16-mile road run” died of his injuries. Rescuers were able to dig him out and get him to the hospital where he was declared deceased. The boy, whose name was not released, was caught in a creek […]
Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
AvyBrains |
0 Comments

Come Heli-Ski Alaska With SnowBrains & Black Ops Valdez in April 2020 For 25% OFF!

Black Ops Valdez Contact:  907.831.2339 | info@blackopsvaldez.com Come ski with SnowBrains and Black Ops Valdez in Alaska from April 5th-11th, 2020 at 25% off! This is a TRULY ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP: ALL ground transportation ALL safety Gear ALL meals and drinks (Alcohol available but not included) ALL access to a slew of down day options (if unable to fly) *some activities […]
Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains |
0 Comments