15-Year-Old Makes Free Ascent Of The Nose Of El Capitan Connor Herson, 15, just free climbed the nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. With support from his father Jim Herson, Connor made an unexpected and revolutionary push on the most famous route on the worlds most awe inspiring rock face. He also did it on a weekend off from school! He is only the 6th person to accomplish this […] Climbing Jason Ringenberg | November 27, 2018 1 Comment
American to Attempt First Unaided Solo Trek Across Antarctica 33-year-old American Colin O’Brady just set out to attempt the impossible – conquering The Great White Queen. Or at least it’s been impossible until this point as a solo, unsupported, unaided transcontinental crossing of Antarctica has never been done. Although attempts have been made for over 100 years, all those who have tried have either died or had to abandon the […] Featured Article Jon Roubik | November 10, 2018 0 Comments
Solo Climber Rescued in Mono County, CA after his Screams for Help were Heard Climber Rescued by Conness Glacier Search and Rescue On July 29, 2018, at approximately 1:30 pm, Mono County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Search and Rescue (SAR) received a call from a pair of climbers in the area of the north ridge of Mount Conness. The pair explained that they could hear someone screaming for help approximately 1/2 to 3/4 miles northeast […] Climbing CragBrains | July 31, 2018 0 Comments
RIP Sam Jackenthal, 16-Year-Old Junior National Freestyle Ski Champion Sam Jackenthal is a 16-year-old skier who suffered a traumatic brain injury at Perisher ski resort in Australia on September 8th, 2015. This past March Sam won the Overall Combined Men’s First Place at USSA Junior Nationals due to his excellent placement in Slopestyle, Big Air and Half Pipe competitions. Sam passed away from his injuries this Friday, October 1st, 2015, in Australia. “We are heartbroken to share that Sam passed away late last night in Australia with his immediate Industry News SnowBrains | October 3, 2015 0 Comments
Freeskier Jordi Tenas Dies in Avalanche in Las Leñas, Argentina | Friend Survives 15-Hrs Under Snow I am very sad to report that 24-year-old Spanish freeskier Jordi Tenas has passed away in an avalanche in Las Leñas, Argentina. Jordi has been a fixture in the Las Leñas community for the past handful of years and will be greatly missed. It’s being reported by El Sol that Jordi was in the Las Leñas backcountry near the popular ski […] Avalanche Miles Clark | September 23, 2013 12 Comments
NEW Chairlift for Red Mountain, B.C. Adds 1,000 Acres of Quality Freeride Terrain Red Mountain has always offered great skiing, great terrain, and long vertical drops and now they are adding an entirely new mountain to their portfolio. A new chairlift called the Grey Mountain chairlift will offer over 2,800 vertical feet of fall line skiing. The lift goes right to the top 6,719-foot Grey Mountain. The terrain this new lift serves […] SnowBrains | June 20, 2013 3 Comments
Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Embark on Latest Adventure: Cycling 2,000 Miles From Colorado to Alaska Renowned rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, known for their incredible feats and captivating dynamic, are embarking on their most challenging adventure yet: a long-distance bicycle journey. Related: Alex Honnold Ties the Knot! Free Solo Climber Marries Sanni McCandless in Ceremony Officiated by Tommy Caldwell The duo, often referred to as climbing’s odd couple, recently announced their plan to […] Cycle CycleBrains | July 11, 2023 1 Comment
Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us? According to Psychology Today, some researchers define risk-taking as engaging in any activity with an uncertain outcome. It is indisputable that activities such as skiing, climbing, mountain biking, etc., are all somewhat extreme sports that involve an element of risk. These sports are extreme because the outcomes can be pretty dire and inflict severe injury or even death. Within the context of these […] Brains Greg Obernesser | September 30, 2022 6 Comments