Want More Success on Dating Apps? Pictures of You Skiing Result in More ‘Right Swipes’ Dating apps have seen a surge in recent years, with Tinder users making up to three billion swipes worldwide a day. But what is the best way to attract your perfect match? What makes people swipe right on your profile pic? Turns out, if it’s a picture of you skiing, you’ll have way more success (maybe it’s because your face […] SnowBrains | November 4, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 93-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, CA 93-year-old Everett Kalin achieved a remarkable milestone by summiting Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on July 18th, becoming the oldest person to do so. His granddaughter captured the moment on TikTok, gaining over 7 million views. @sidneykalinJuly 18th, Everett Kalin became the oldest known person to climb Yosemite’s Half Dome at 93 years old. Words cannot describe how proud […] SnowBrains | July 23, 2023 0 Comments
Former Olympian Trevor Jacob Will Plead Guilty to Intentionally Crashing his Plane and Obstructing Evidence Former Olympian Trevor Jacob faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after agreeing to plead guilty to obstructing evidence after intentionally crashing his plane. Trevor Jacob is a 29-year-old ex-Olympic snowboarder, competing in the 2014 Sochi Games, turned pilot and viral YouTube sensation. In a publicity stunt intended for a wallet sponsor on November 24, […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | May 18, 2023 0 Comments
JT Holmes Joins Peak Ski Company Executive Leadership Team BOZEMAN, Montana (March 7, 2023) – Peak Ski Company announced today that professional skier, and award-winning stunt coordinator, JT Holmes has joined the company’s leadership team as Senior Director of Innovation and Business Development. Launched by cofounders Bode Miller and Andy Wirth, Peak Ski Company’s 2022/23 lineup of high-performance Peak by Bode Miller alpine skis have been met with high praise from seasoned ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 7, 2023 0 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
What Are Your Chances of Dying While Skiing or Snowboarding? Everything we do in life involves a risk. Some risks are greater than others. Even simple daily activities, like getting out of bed, walking down a set of stairs, or driving, expose us to personal harm. Related: Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us? There are a multitude of ways […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 6, 2022 1 Comment
[VIDEO] 103-Year-Old Woman Sets Record as World’s Oldest Parachuter 103-year-old Rut Larsson becomes the world’s oldest person to complete a tandem parachute jump after skydiving in Motala, Sweden. Related: Man Celebrates 95th Birthday by Setting Guinness World Record as Oldest Heliskier Man, if I’m even alive at 103, I hope I can walk, never mind jump out of an airplane! #LifeGoals Inspirational! SnowBrains | May 31, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 73-Year-Old Woman Still Shredding Mountain Bike Around North Shore Mountains After nearly 30 years on the harrowing and hallowed trails of British Columbia’s North Shore Mountains, Betty Birrell still thinks life is one big playground—and that you’re never too old to send. Related: [VIDEO] WWII Nurse Celebrates Her 100th Birthday by Skydiving Cycle CycleBrains | May 5, 2022 0 Comments