SnowBrains Antarctica Highlight Video 2022 In 2022, we went to Antarctica to ski guide with Ice Axe Expeditions twice. Twice! 2 trips of a lifetime in a 4-week window… (Wanna come with us to Antarctica in 2023? Shoot us an email at contact@snowbrains.com) The weather was insane on both trips. Much higher than average snowpack and snowfall last year. We took full advantage and experienced […] Featured Video Miles Clark | August 28, 2023 0 Comments
July 4, 2023: The Hottest Day Ever Recorded on Earth This Independence Day was hot — and not in the proverbial sense. On July 4, 2023, the planet’s median temperature was 62.92°F (17.8°C), as recorded by ocean buoys placed in oceans across the globe and satellites spinning around Earth. Scientists at the University of Maine believe this makes it the hottest day ever recorded, albeit their global records only date […] Julia Schneemann | July 5, 2023 0 Comments
Come Ski & Snowboard Antarctica With SnowBrains in October 2023 | New Spots and New Dates Of the few brave souls who have ever been to Antarctica, even fewer can say that they’ve skied there, let alone partied on a big boat while they did it. You can do just that this fall by joining us for a unique itinerary to the remote wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula with SnowBrains’ CEO Miles Clark as a guide in […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 13, 2023 1 Comment
Eco-Friendly Adventure Awaits: SCOTT Re-Source’s Commitment to Sustainability and Performance Picture yourself skiing down a mountain, carving through fresh powder, and feeling the rush of adrenaline. Now imagine doing it all in outerwear made from recycled or renewable materials. If you’re looking for outerwear that’s not only stylish and high-performance but also eco-friendly, look no further than SCOTT Re-Source. With almost 60% of their outerwear collection classified as a Re-Source […] Featured Article Alex K | April 10, 2023 0 Comments
Snow Forecast on Almost Every Continent This Week It is snowing everywhere on the planet this week. Everywhere except South America and Antarctica, that is. But with temperatures in Antarctica reaching -40°F (-40°C) next week and 3,000 feet of permafrost, the last thing you probably need is snow. Here is a brief overview of snow forecasts across the globe for the next seven days: North America The US […] Weather Julia Schneemann | February 3, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf Finally Breaks In February 2019, a rift spanning most of the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica appeared ready to spawn an iceberg about twice the size of New York City. The question among scientists was not if the growing rift would finish traversing the shelf and break but when? Now, nearly four years later, it has done just that. Related: Colorado Fourth […] SnowBrains | January 25, 2023 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Can a Bike Rack Company Change the Way We Carry Skis and Snowboards? *SnowBrains carries some affiliate marketing links, which means we earn commission on sales of some products when users click through a link from the site. Our editorial content is NOT influenced by affiliate partnerships. It was the middle of summer when I received an email asking if I was open to testing and writing an honest review of some new […] Gear Review Alex K | December 19, 2022 3 Comments
Antarctica [2.0] Day #4: Powder Snow, Leopard Seal, Shipwreck, Stunning Icebergs, & The Polar Plunge Report from December 2, 2022 On ski day #4, we had a real treat. On the initial skin up Nansen Island, the snow was firm and I was already setting expectations for my clients relatively low. Then, we got to the top and backside of the mountain was reportedly skiing well. They weren’t lying. We dropped in and skied a […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 11, 2022 0 Comments