Himalaya 500: A Project to Ski 500 Lines in the Planet’s Highest Mountain Range Flamingos, pelicans, and crocodiles thrive in the intricate network of marshes and mangrove forests at the mouth of the Indus River. As the fourth largest river in Asia, its muddy silt-rich water has traveled a long way from its headwaters in the Himalaya roughly 2,000 miles away. Tracing the Indus backward from its mouth, the river flows from the Arabian Sea […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | September 18, 2023 1 Comment
Snowpack on Mount Everest is Over 9x Deeper Than Originally Thought In a recent breakthrough, a team of Chinese scientists has revealed that the snowpack near the summit of Mount Everest is far deeper than previously believed, the Global Times reports. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of climate on Earth, says the research paper. Related: Mount Everest | The World’s Highest Mountain Just Got Almost 3-Feet Taller Previous […] SnowBrains | July 15, 2023 0 Comments
Norwegian Woman Claims World Speed Record For Summiting All 14 of the World’s 8,000-Meter Peaks In April 2022, a 37-year-old Norwegian woman set out to break the speed record for reaching the tops of all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks (26,000 feet+). She did this after Nirmal “Nims” Purja, the star of the award-winning 2021 documentary 14 Peaks, had already climbed the 14 mountains in six months and six days, however he did not reach […] Climbing CragBrains | May 8, 2023 0 Comments
Your 6-Day Adventure Vacation to Crested Butte, CO Brought to you by Gunnison Crested Butte Tourism Crested Butte, CO – America’s last great ski town. Crested Butte, nestled in the Gunnison Valley amongst Colorado’s stunning Elk Mountains, is famed for its extreme skiing, unique ski town culture, and quaint feel. Whether you are just learning about Crested Butte, have had it on your list of places to travel, […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | January 9, 2023 2 Comments
21st Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival Launches January 7th, 2023 at Bally’s, Lake Tahoe Marking twenty-one years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering with the outdoor adventure community, animated with music, go-go dancers, wild entertainers, and dramatic action imagery. All before the films begin. It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films for one night only hosted by festival creator and […] SnowBrains | December 1, 2022 0 Comments
President of Dynafit Benedikt Böhm Announces New Speed Project to Climb and Ski 7000-meter Himlung Himal in Nepal On August 16th, the WWF ambassador and Globel President of Dynafit Benedikt Böhm will embark on a speed commitment to preserve the last natural refuges on earth. Born in Munich, Benedikt’ Beni’ has been practicing the extreme sport of speed mountaineering for over 20 years, taking him to the most remote regions of the world: from the Alps to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 12, 2022 1 Comment
7 Best Dog Breeds for Snow It is not an unusual sight to see a dog with its owner on the mountain. This adorable, enjoyable moment can become a reality for anyone seeking a snowy friend. The following dog breeds are considered the best for intense snowy treks or a simple ball toss at the bottom of the ski hill. 7. Samoyed Samoyed’s are classified as […] Breya Bergom | June 10, 2022 3 Comments
NASA: Close-Up of Mount Everest This article originally appeared on earthobservatory.nasa.gov An astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS) took this near-nadir (almost straight down) photograph of Mount Everest. Such imagery provides a unique perspective on Earth’s tallest mountain (on dry land), which towers approximately 8848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. Related: Researchers Confirm that Massive Landslide Triggered 300-Foot-Tall Lake Tsunami in Remote British Columbia in […] SnowBrains | March 31, 2022 0 Comments