A Recent Survey Shows Steamboat Colorado Is More Prepared For Climate Change Than Other Resorts A recent survey performed by Summit Economics shows Steamboat Resort in Colorado is better prepared for climate change than most other resorts. Tourism-related businesses, such as restaurants and retail stores, were all sent a survey asking about their procedures for mitigating the future impacts of climate change. The results were presented Tuesday night during the City Council’s work session. The council […] Industry News Nick Retterer | February 16, 2021 1 Comment
5 Bikers and Hikers Were Unprepared for Change in Weather and Needed Rescuing From Montana Backcountry On Monday, September 7th, at 3 pm, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue responded to a report of four individuals stranded at the Mystic Lake Cabin in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Two mountain bikers had planned an overnight mountain bike trip from Hyalite Canyon to Sourdough Canyon. The weather took an abrupt turn, dropping from a high of 87 […] SnowBrains | September 9, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: It’s Time to Get Your Car Prepared for Winter Weather As winter conditions approach, utilizing warmer weather and safer road conditions to prepare your vehicle is a good way to ensure you can safely get to your ski destinations and commute around snowy cities. Many areas experience winter ‘teases’ of early snowfall this time of year that may cause people to be unprepared. With weather patterns becoming more inconsistent as […] Brains Sydney Stephens | September 8, 2020 0 Comments
Unprepared Snowboarder Seriously Injured After Significant Fall Down Tuckerman Ravine, NH A 22-year-old man was seriously injured over the weekend after slipping and falling while hiking up Tuckerman Ravine on Mt. Washington, NH. Ian Brown was ascending on Saturday in an attempt to snowboard down the popular backcountry spring skiing area when he slipped and fell a significant distance, according to authorities in New Hampshire. Related: Mount Washington Avalanche Center Stresses […] Backcountry SnowBrains | June 30, 2020 1 Comment
Unprepared Hikers Who Mocked Park Ranger’s Advice Needing Rescuing Within Hours Two separate groups visiting the rock formation known as The Subway in Zion National Park needed rescuing Monday after officials say they were unprepared. Before commencing their hike, one group mocked a ranger’s recommendations to take ropes and harnesses with them, reported the St. George News. One hiker spent the night with rescuers before being airlifted by a helicopter, with another […] Climbing CragBrains | August 19, 2019 3 Comments
Unprepared Texan Man Rescued From Ice Field on Mount Timpanogos, UT A 20-year-old unprepared Texan man was rescued by search and rescue crews after he became stranded on an ice field left by an avalanche this past winter on Mount Timpanogos, UT on Sunday, according to Sgt. Spencer Cannon with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. Related: Mount Tukuhnikivatz, UT Report: The Manti La Sal’s – Skiing Southern Utah’s Hidden Gem The […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 18, 2019 0 Comments
Unprepared Hiker Survives 4-Nights Lost in Snowy Utah Wilderness Dressed in Shorts and T-Shirt John Wiersema, 39 from Idaho, set out in shorts and t-shirt for a quick 2-hour hike in Bryce Canyon National Park, UT on April 29th, and ended up spending 4-nights lost in the snowy wilderness. Wiersema had set out for the Swamp Canyon Trail, a 4.1 mile hike that offers fantastic views of the park’s iconic red rock formations. Related: Lost Snowboarder […] SnowBrains | May 10, 2019 0 Comments
Unprepared Skier Needed Rescue from Mount Washington, NH A skier who became stranded in a ravine on Mount Washington, NH had to be rescued Wednesday night, reports the North East Explorer. According to New Hampshire Fish and Game officials, Sean Bagdon, 20, of Colchester, Vermont, was skiing down Burt’s Ravine on the west side of Mount Washington when he encountered icy conditions and became stranded. Officials said Bagdon became […] SnowBrains | March 15, 2019 0 Comments