“Why I Don’t Use Ski Pole Straps” The past few winters, I’ve spent a lot of time with a few guys who never ever wear pole straps. They have their reasons and I always assumed I understood them. Today during a conversation, my buddy Patrick said he had skier thumb and he was accused of wearing pole straps. “You know what would fix that skier thumb? Stop wearing pole straps!” – Nick “Nick, I haven’t skied with pole straps for 14 years.” – Patrick Right then I realized how serious these guys were about not wearing poles straps so I stopped their conversations and […] Avalanche Miles Clark | February 10, 2021 31 Comments
Skier Fighting for His Life After Snowboarder Bludgeoned Him with His Own Ski Pole A skier is in a critical condition after being bludgeoned on the slopes by a snowboarder using the skier’s own pole as a deadly weapon. Related: Doctor Who Stabbed 12-Year-Old Boy with Ski Pole Sentenced to Spend Next 3 Valentine’s Days Behind Bars The unnamed 55-year-old Brit was attacked just as the lifts were closing on the Zillertal Arena in […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 13, 2020 2 Comments
Doctor Who Stabbed 12-Year-Old Boy with Ski Pole Sentenced to Spend Next 3 Valentine’s Days Behind Bars A New Jersey doctor convicted of attacking a 12-year-old boy in a case of “ski rage” at a New Jersey resort on Valentine’s Day three years ago has just learned his punishment; he must spend the next three Valentine’s Days in jail. A state judge handed down the sentence Thursday to Samuel Caruthers. Related: 47-Year Old Doctor Faces Jail for Repeatedly […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2019 0 Comments
Police Looking for Man Who Punctured Boy’s Brain with Ski Pole in Grouse Mountain, BC Ski-Rage Attack The father of a 13-year-old North Vancouver skier who suffered a serious brain injury on Grouse Mountain, BC made an emotional appeal on Wednesday for the person responsible to come forward, writes CBC. Related: Judge Upholds Conviction of Doctor Accused of Attacking 12-Year-Old-Boy at New Jersey Resort David Keir says on the evening of March 30 his son Max and […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2019 0 Comments
47-Year Old Doctor Faces Jail for Repeatedly Punching and Stabbing a 12-Year Old Child With a Ski Pole A 47-year old doctor faces up to 7-years in jail after he punched a 12-year-old boy in a ‘ski rage’ attack at the Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon. The 12-year-old boy fell into him and his 10-year-old son on a beginners slope at the northern New Jersey resort. You might also like: Police Called to Separate Grown-Ass Men Fighting in Deer […] SnowBrains | April 11, 2019 0 Comments
78-Year-Old Aspen, CO Resident Fights Off Attacking Moose With His Ski Pole A 78-year-old man escaped uninjured after a moose attacked him, knocked him down, and repeatedly tried to trample him with its front hooves, reports the Aspen Daily News. Using his ski pole, Alfred Braun of Aspen managed to defend himself against the beast last Thursday on Independence Pass. Related: VIDEO: Snowboarder Gets Chased By A Pair of Moose At Jackson Hole Mountain […] SnowBrains | March 18, 2019 0 Comments
FRIDAY FUN: Embrace The Après Life With WhiSki Poles | The Ski Pole Flask If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your skier buddies, you’re going to want to check out the WhiSki Pole. They’re high performance ski poles with a flask in the cavity. Each pole can hold up to 8oz of liquid. While we don’t condone drinking on the hill, they’re perfect for enjoying a post-ski drink or just embracing the après ski life. About […] Friday Fun SnowBrains | November 9, 2018 1 Comment
Awesome Custom Ski Pole Baskets – Basket Buds | What Will Your Pole Plant Leave Behind? If you like to remain anonymous on the mountain, I suggest you steer clear of these custom ski pole buckets, Basket Buds, because once installed you are going to be subject to attention every single time you ride a chair! If, however, you love chatting with strangers every chair ride, then definitely check out these sweet ski pole buckets! Customize […] Gear Review Steven Agar | May 24, 2018 0 Comments