Woman Fined $6,000 After Improper Food Storage in Grand Teton NP, WY Attracted Bear Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that Belinda J. Arvidson, 50, of  Idaho was ordered to pay $5,826.99 in restitution for improper food storage, a misdemeanor offense, in Grand Teton National Park, WY. The sentence was handed down by United States Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, on July 20, 2021. Arvisdon will also […] SnowBrains | July 26, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: WYDOT Testing the Runaway Truck Arrestor by Plowing a 58,000-lb Truck Into It at 60 Mph [arve url="https://youtu.be/EosQK51qwfA"] SnowBrains | July 14, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY: 10 Questions About the Summer 2021 Tram Maintenance This post first appeared on the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort blog One of the most iconic trams in the world sits at the base of Teton Village. Proudly ready to whisk skiers up 4,150 feet to the top of Rendezvous Mountain every day in the winter and bring hundreds of sightseers to arguably the best viewing spot in the valley […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 12, 2021 0 Comments
7 of the Scariest Runs in North America: By definition, ‘scary’ is all in the eye of the beholder. Out on the ski slopes, steepness and scary are often partners in crime. How steep is steep? Generally speaking, beginner runs have a steepness of about 10 degrees, intermediates about 20 degrees, experts 30-45 degrees, and anything higher is insanity. Things like rock outcroppings, narrow chutes, and other natural […] Robin Azer | July 8, 2021 28 Comments
Man Jailed For Running Up to Old Faithful Wearing Raccoon Skin Hat and Waving American Flag Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced on July 2nd, 2021, that Aaron E. Merritt, age 37, of Madison, Maine pleaded guilty to trespassing on the Old Faithful thermal area in Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Merritt appeared in front of Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, on July 1, 2021, for the arraignment and sentencing. Related: […] SnowBrains | July 6, 2021 0 Comments
Man Jailed for Disorderly Conduct and Threatening Yellowstone Staff While Drunk and High Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that Kyle F. Campbell, 31, of Fairmont, Indiana, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident that occurred on June 21, 2021, in Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Campbell appeared for arraignment and sentencing before United States Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman in Mammoth, Wyoming, on June 23, 2021. Related: VIDEO: Grizzly Bear […] SnowBrains | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
Top 10 Tips for Visiting Yellowstone National Park This Fourth of July Follow these top things to know to recreate responsibly and safely in Yellowstone National Park this Fourth of July. 1. Most park camping and lodging is reserved and full. No camping or overnight vehicle parking is allowed in pullouts, parking areas, picnic grounds, or any place other than a designated campground. If you don’t have a reservation, the nearest campsite or hotel room may […] SnowBrains | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY, Adds New Environmentally Friendly Refuse Truck to Fleet A new, environmentally friendly refuse truck fueled by compressed natural gas is rolling through Grand Teton National Park, WY. The park recently purchased the alternative fuel truck through a grant and it contributes to the park and community’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Related: Bill Briggs and the Grand Teton: The Most Influential US Ski Descent of All-Time? A […] SnowBrains | June 30, 2021 0 Comments