Skiers Attacked by Huge Aggressive Owl Near Kamloops, BC, Resulting in Trail Closures Four ski trails south of Kamloops, BC, had to be closed for nighttime skiing after an owl reportedly attacked several skiers. Joel Wood, Associate Professor of Economics at Thompson Rivers University, was cross-country skiing on the Stake Lake Trails on Wednesday evening, January 11, 2023, when an owl swooped down on him twice, striking first his ski pole and then later […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 18, 2023 1 Comment
Antarctica 2022 Report Day #3: Full-On Powder Skiing, Leopard Seal & Pup, Humpback Whale Attack, Penguins Galore, & Stunning Icebergs View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Report from November 9, 2022 Nope, a full-on powder day in Antarctica is not a normal thing… But, that’s precisely what happened on November 9, 2022. My group was the last Zodiac off the ship. There was powder everywhere… As the groups in front of us toiled up the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 27, 2022 0 Comments
2 Women Survive Mountain Lion Attack on Trail Near Salt Lake City, UT A woman and her friend were attacked by a mountain lion while trail running in Mill Creek Canyon, UT, on Sunday morning, Kolbie Peterson reports for the Salt Lake Tribune. Related: Colorado Man Killed Mountain Lion with Bare Hands When He was Attacked While Trail Running The pair were running along the Pipeline Trail when they turned the corner and […] SnowBrains | September 26, 2022 3 Comments
Wildfire Air Attack: Beating Back the Flames As the western United States burns, thousands of men and women battle the flames on foot, with trucks, and by air. While all aspects of wildland fire fighting are crucial to the overall mission, air attack plays a key role in beating back the flames. So what types of planes are available for fighting fires? Cal Fire Cal Fire, California’s […] Fire Alex Camerino | July 14, 2022 3 Comments
Be Bear Aware: North Lake Tahoe, CA, Woman Attacked by Bear in Her Home This is a reminder for anyone visiting North Lake Tahoe, and North Lake Tahoe residents alike: always be aware of your surroundings, and do not become complacent with “friendly bears” – they are not! Bears are wild animals, and they have instincts. Related: VIDEO: How to Avoid a Bear Attack | This Video Might Just Save Your Life A victim […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2022 1 Comment
Breckenridge, CO, Woman Attacked and Trampled by Moose While Trail Running On Thursday, May 26, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials received a report of a female injured in an attack by a cow moose while running on the Campion Trail, Breckenridge, CO, around 9:15 am. The victim received minor injuries and was able to hike out and drive herself home, where she called CPW Wildlife Officers to report the incident. […] SnowBrains | May 31, 2022 0 Comments
Woman Saves Her Dog From Jaws of Mountain Lion in Vicious Attack in California Wildlife officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) responded to a report of a mountain lion attack in Trinity County, CA, on May 16, 2022. The incident occurred at approximately 3:00 pm along State Route 299 near Big Bar. Related: California To Build Wildlife Bridge To Save Mountain Lions A woman was driving on State Route 299 […] SnowBrains | May 18, 2022 3 Comments
Grizzly Attack Survivor Shares Secrets On How To Survive Bear Attacks On July 9, Tom Whitney faced death as he was mauled by what he exclaimed to be a “350-400” pound grizzly bear. Whitney was running Island Park, Idaho when the father of three girls made eye contact with a grizzly bear. According to East Idaho News, Whitney exclaimed that after he had made eye contact, the animal charged at him. Tom […] Industry News Breya Bergom | July 20, 2021 1 Comment