Will Russians Flock to Kim Jong-Un’s Failing Ski Resort, Masikryong, North Korea? Meet Masikryong Ski Resort, North Korea’s first and only ski resort. Kim Jong-un’s $300 million resort which was built in 2013 and features 120 rooms in a state-of-the-art hotel, four ski lifts, 11 ski runs, restaurants, cafes, karaoke rooms, billiard tables, steam rooms, dry saunas, and a heli-pad. At the time of construction, there was global resistance to the project, […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | December 27, 2023 1 Comment
A Look at the Word “Snow” in Different Languages Snow is a worldwide phenomenon. Different cultures experience the same excitement and struggles from snow and its effect. It’s present in the icy tundras of Antarctica to the majestic mountaintops of the Himalayas. It’s more than a word. It’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of rules and fun. Related: The Ultimate Guide to Skier Slang One could […] Brains Quintin Mills | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
The Top 5 Most Unexpected Places to Ski Skiing and snowboarding are sports that are enjoyed in almost every region of the world. Whether the area is served by lifts or is a backcountry paradise barely matters as long as there is a way up and a ride down. These are the 5 strangest, most unexpected areas that you can ski: 5. Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort, Arizona – […] Brains Jesse | July 7, 2022 0 Comments
Woman Breaks Speed Record For Summiting All 14 of the World’s 8,000m Peaks A Norwegian woman is on target to break the speed record for ascending all 14 of the world’s mountains above 8,000m (26,000-feet). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin Harila (@kristin.harila) Kristin Harila, 36, most recently summited 27,766-foot Makalu in the same week that she conquered 29,035-foot Mount Everest and 27,940-foot Lhotse. That takes her to six […] Climbing CragBrains | June 2, 2022 0 Comments
National Ability Center: Where Ability Knows No Bounds Brought to you by National Ability Center “I CAN” Lives Here – This is the motto of the National Ability Center, a sports center based in Park City, UT, whose aim is to provide adaptive sports training and opportunities to youth, coaches, admin, and elite athletes through various facilities, camps, and adventures. Related: The Best Ski Bum Job: Adaptive Raft […] Jenah MacGrain | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Netflix Trailer – 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible Fearless Nepali mountaineer Nimsdai Purja embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. This Netflix documentary covers his remarkable achievement. Original SnowBrains reporting of the feat from October 29th, 2019, below: A 36-year-old Nepali just became the fastest climber to summit the world’s 14 highest mountains on Tuesday, summiting all […] Movie Trailer CragBrains | December 1, 2021 0 Comments
North Korea Banned from 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics The International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday that North Korea will be banned from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. The decision came after North Korea chose not to participate in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, according to the IOC. The IOC executive board’s decision bans a North Korean delegation from entering the Beijing Games, which are set to begin in less than […] Olympics Martin Kuprianowicz | September 13, 2021 2 Comments
Ski Holiday In North Korea? Whoever thinks to take a ski holiday in North Korea? Well in 2017, National Geographic published this short film featuring Britain’s fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow, showing a glimpse into life in the mysterious country. The film takes a trip through the capital city Pyongyang before heading to the slopes of Masikryong. Related: North Korea Officially Trademarks “Masikryong Hotel” for Ski […] Industry News Rouchelle Gilmore | September 10, 2020 2 Comments