Alaska Ski Area in Dire Need of Donations to Keep Going The business of running and operating ski resorts has changed significantly since the early days of being primarily independently owned. Today, the “mom and pop” resorts are being bought out by larger conglomerates like Vail Resorts and Alterra. It is hard for any business to survive, and it does not matter how big or small the mountain is. Ski resorts […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 22, 2023 3 Comments
[VIDEO] Houses Washed Away by Historic Glacial Flooding in Juneau, AK Record-breaking glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska’s state capital, has led to a state of emergency after waters from the Mendenhall River caused unprecedented damage, destroying at least two buildings and prompting urgent evacuations. The surge occurred Saturday after a significant glacial dam outburst from Suicide Basin, a compartment of the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier, located roughly 12 miles north of Alaska’s […] Steven Agar | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK, Opens New Skybridges Suspended 2,500 Feet Above the Valley Floor Alyeska Resort, AK, has unveiled its latest attraction, the Veilbreaker Skybridges. Offering an unparalleled adventure, visitors can now pay to traverse two narrow bridges suspended a heart-stopping 2,500 feet above the valley floor. Since its grand opening on July 10, demand for this exhilarating experience has soared. 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the opening of the spectacular Veilbreaker Skybridges. Come […] SnowBrains | July 24, 2023 0 Comments
Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Embark on Latest Adventure: Cycling 2,000 Miles From Colorado to Alaska Renowned rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, known for their incredible feats and captivating dynamic, are embarking on their most challenging adventure yet: a long-distance bicycle journey. Related: Alex Honnold Ties the Knot! Free Solo Climber Marries Sanni McCandless in Ceremony Officiated by Tommy Caldwell The duo, often referred to as climbing’s odd couple, recently announced their plan to […] Cycle CycleBrains | July 11, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Pro Surfer Kai Lenny Puts Up Double Backflips and Rides Out Avalanche While Riding In The Alaska Backcountry With Travis Rice Kai Lenny is no stranger to stressful situations, but this may have shaken him a little. The Life of Kai is a Red Bull Series following the Professional Athlete through his travels, this time, he visited his friend and snowboard legend, Travis Rice, in the Alaska Backcountry. While it seems Kai had it dialed in, Mother Nature always is there […] Avalanche Brian K | June 27, 2023 1 Comment
Valdez, AK Report: 4/20 = The Best Day of the Heli-Season Via 5 World Class Runs Report from April 20, 2023 On April 20, 2023, I paired up with lead guide Jess Bakerย and headed into Pulseline Adventure‘s coveted Forest Service terrain. The Pencil Glacier. This zone epitomizes Alaska heli-skiing. We rattled off seven runs in this zone, and everyone one of them was special. Five of these runs were world-class. We skied one of them twice […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | June 13, 2023 0 Comments
10h14m โ Jack Kuenzle Sets โFastest Known Timeโ For Ascent/Descent of 20,310โฒ Mount Denali, AK On June 5th, 2023, Jack Kuenzle of Roxbury, CT, set a Fastest Known Time (FKT) for ascending and descending Mount Denali, AK. Kuenzle, a former Navy Seal, an ultrarunner, and an endurance coach, climbed from base camp at 7,200′ to the summit of Denali, and back down, in 10 hours and 14 minutes. “10:14:57 Round trip on Denali from the […] SnowBrains | June 13, 2023 0 Comments
US Ultrarunner Hoping to Set ‘Fastest Known Time’ for Ascent/Descent of 20,310′ Denali, AK Meredith Edwards is focused on empowering women in mountain sports Meredith Edwards, a US mountain endurance athlete and member of Team Vibram, is headed to Alaska to start her FKT attempt at Denali โ the highest mountain peak in North America. With a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level and the tallest mountain in the world from base-to-peak […] SnowBrains | May 19, 2023 0 Comments