Body of Solo Climber Found on Mount Teewinot in Grand Teton National Park, WY Park rangers responded Saturday, September 4, to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain, WY, of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing route. The deceased climber has been identified as 42-year-old Hitoshi Onoe, a Japanese national who worked in San Jose, California. Related: VIDEO: Kai Jones & Zahan Billimoria Call on the Fed to […] Climbing CragBrains | September 7, 2021 1 Comment
How Much Does it Cost to Buy, Build Out, and Travel Around in a Van? Corona made vans cool again. They were already pretty cool amongst outdoor-ist bums before that, but with remote work the new norm in 2020, scores of sprinter vans suddenly started showing up at national parks, trailheads, and beaches all over the country. Because if you don’t have to clock in at the office—why not take your office with you on […] Martin Kuprianowicz | September 3, 2021 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Releases Statement in Response to Controversy Regarding Owner Jay Kemmerer’s Political Views View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (@jacksonhole) Last month, a heated controversy about Jackson Hole Mountain Resort owner Jay Kemmerer’s political views manifested after apparel brand Patagonia withdrew its products from the resort’s retail outlets. What happened was that Kemmerer hosted a fundraiser earlier this year attended by Republicans Jim Jordan, […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 2, 2021 4 Comments
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Owner Pens Letter to Employees Defending His Political Contributions Following a couple of weeks of controversy, culminating in Patagonia withdrawing its products from retail outlets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Jay Kemmerer, joint owner, has now had his say. Related: Patagonia Refuses to Supply Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Due to Owner’s Political Affiliations Two weeks ago, it came to light that Jackson Hole residents were reconsidering their season […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 30, 2021 8 Comments
Road in Grand Teton National Park, WY, Closed to Allow Bears to Get Fat Eating Berries The northern section of the Moose-Wilson Road, between Murie Ranch Junction and Death Canyon Junction in Grand Teton National Park, WY, is temporarily closed to all visitors including motorists, cyclists, and hikers. The Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve and Death Canyon Trailhead can be accessed from the south. Related: Polar Bears, Now Mating With Grizzly Bears, Might Survive Climate Change Black […] SnowBrains | August 27, 2021 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Holders Will Be Required to Make Reservations at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Next Season Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective Pass holders will be required to make reservations to ski at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, next season, President Mary Kate Buckley revealed in a letter yesterday. Seven ski days at Jackson Hole are included on the Ikon Pass, and are a $150 add-on to the Ikon Base Pass. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY: 10 […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 20, 2021 1 Comment
Patagonia Refuses to Supply Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Due to Owner’s Political Affiliations A giant in the world of outdoor clothing, Patagonia is known for producing expensive but high-quality products that adventurers can count on to support them, no matter the conditions––unless you live in Jackson Hole, WY. The company just announced that they will no longer be supplying Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with its products after the owners of the resort hosted […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 19, 2021 23 Comments