Man Sets New World Record for Most Bungee Jumps in 24-Hours Francois-Marie Dibon, from Paris, today broke the world record for the most bungee jumps in 24-hours by jumping off a bridge in Scotland 765 times. Related: Snowboarder Covers 100,000-Vertical-Feet in 12-Hours to Set New Guinness World Record His achievement smashed the previous record of 430 jumps set in New Zealand in 2017. “I feel like my brain thinks that it’s […] SnowBrains | June 1, 2022 0 Comments
Drones to the Rescue? How Drones are Changing the Landscape of High Mountain Rescue Efforts Imagine for a moment that you were this unfortunate snowboarder trapped on the side of a cliff for two hours, frightened, cold, and not understanding what’s going to happen next? Related: Snowboarder trapped on cliff-face at Whistler Blackcomb Now imagine how it might feel to be in that same position (yes as frightening as it was!) but also able to […] Avalanche Ryan Kime | April 26, 2022 1 Comment
5,000-Points! Naked Skiers Photographed Atop Scottish Mountain 5,000-points each! Shane McConkey would be so proud… A pair of naked skiers were spotted atop a Scottish mountain over the weekend as temperatures dropped below freezing. Related: Butt Naked Skiing: Freedom at Its Finest The man and woman were on the 4,000-foot Cairn Gorm in the Scottish Highlands. A bird watcher spied them through his binoculars before snapping the pics. […] SnowBrains | December 23, 2021 0 Comments
The UK’s Longest Lasting Patch of Snow Has Melted for Only 8th Time in 300-Years Famous for having melted entirely just seven times in the last 300 years, Scotland’s Sphinx (as it is affectionately referred to) has now melted for an eighth time. This patch of snow resides in a corrie called Garbh Choire Mor on the third highest peak in the UK, Braeriach, in the Scottish Cairngorms. The patch of snow, known as the […] SnowBrains | November 5, 2021 0 Comments
At $21,000 to Enter, This Ultramarathon is One of the Most Expensive in the World Highland Kings Ultra is hosting a four-day camping race on the west coast of Scotland and plans to cover 120 miles. According to the BBC, this ultramarathon is one of the most expensive in the world, costing a generous $21,000 per person fee. An ultramarathon is any distance over 26 miles. With the long race, both distance and time-wise, competitors are used […] Breya Bergom | July 30, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Danny MacAskill: REAL MTB 2021 | World of X Games Watch Danny MacAskill and filmer/editor Robbie Meade’s entry into Real Mountain Bike 2021, the all-video MTB contest brought to you by ESPN’s World of X Games. Related: VIDEO: What the Heck?! Danny Macaskill Throws an E-Bike Around Scottish Island Vote for your favorite video at XGames.com/RealMTB, then tune in to ABC on April 24 to find out who won X […] Cycle CycleBrains | April 22, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes Look at Danny MacAskill’s Famous Trailer Barrel Roll I have decided to use a bit of the extra time I have had recently to trawl through the archives and revisit some of my favorite tricks I have done in recent years to provide a deeper insight into just what goes on behind the scenes. Related: VIDEO: What the Heck?! Danny Macaskill Throws an E-Bike Around Scottish Island For […] Cycle CycleBrains | June 30, 2020 0 Comments
Prince Charles, Next British King, Tests Positive for Coronavirus 71-year-old Prince Charles, next in line to the British throne, tested positive for coronavirus after “displaying mild symptoms,” a palace statement said Wednesday. “The Prince of Wales has tested positive for coronavirus,” the statement said. “He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.” According to […] SnowBrains | March 27, 2020 0 Comments