Apple Crash Detection Technology is Causing Skiers to Unintentionally Call 911 Dialing 911 is not something to be taken lightly. When needed it can make all the difference in emergencies. However, the crash detection technology on the new iPhones and Apple Watches is causing the devices to automatically call 911 even when it is not needed. It is designed to be triggered when it detects severe car crashes but it is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 5, 2022 0 Comments
New Study Shows When Most Accidents Happen on the Mountain A five-year study out of New Zealand by the company ACC Statistics reveals when most injuries happen on the slopes. The deadliest time of day is right around the lunch hour between 11 am and Noon. About 30% of all accidents occur during this time. Tiredness and congestion are believed to be the main cause of this. Skiers and riders […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 1, 2022 3 Comments
22-Year Old American Hiker Dies Climbing Near Zermatt in Switzerland A 22-year-old American died last Thursday while hiking in the Swiss state of Valais. He was attempting to climb the Dom peak in the Upper Valais region, located in the mountain range between the famous ski resorts of Zermatt and Saas-Fee. Related: Could the Global Energy Crisis Close Switzerland’s Ski Resorts? He apparently hiked unsecured, lost footing, and fell 65-100 feet […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 22, 2022 2 Comments
[VIDEO] New Snowbird, UT, Tram Cabin ‘Damaged Beyond Repair’ After Falling From Crane During Installation It’s being reported via LiftBlog and a number of social media accounts that one of the new tram cabins at Snowbird, UT, was ‘damaged beyond repair’ during installation on Saturday. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. Related: Snowbird, UT, to Get New Trams | First in the United States With Rooftop Balcony A timelapse video on Twitter (below) shows the cabin suspended from […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 30, 2022 1 Comment
Man Left Brain Dead After Skiing Accident Donates Liver to Save an Expecting Father’s Life In 2019, Clayton Sparks had a tragic accident while skiing in Colorado that left him brain dead. Although the accident took his life, it saved another man’s life because Clayton was an organ donor. Reid Gray was a stranger to Clayton, living in Houston and desperately needed a liver transplant. His wife Abby was 21 weeks pregnant with twins, and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 3, 2022 0 Comments
Skier Airlifted From Brighton Resort, UT, in Extremely Critical Condition Following Accident in Snowmaking Area A 61-year-old man skiing with his son was airlifted to hospital in an extremely critical condition yesterday after an accident at Brighton Ski Resort, UT. The pair were skiing at 9:30 am in the White Snake area by the Snake Creek run where the resort was making snow. Related: Utah’s Ski Season is Up and Running. Finally. The man hit […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 25, 2021 0 Comments
Woman’s Body Discovered Near Popular Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO It’s always a lovely day for a hike until you stumble upon a dead body. On Friday, visitors hiking near the Loch—a scenic, alpine lake surrounded by towering peaks inside of RMNP—discovered the remains of a 33-year-old Arvada, Colorado woman below the outtake of the Loch, according to a park service news release. Related: COVID Campsite Shortages Lasting Through 2021 […] Martin Kuprianowicz | June 21, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Huge Rocks Roll Down Mountain at Full Speed Barely Missing Campers View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRAVEL • ADVENTURE • NATURE (@bestearthlocations) Warning: foul language is used. Who doesn’t love waking up in the gorgeous outdoors to massive rocks zipping past their face at full speed? SnowBrains | April 30, 2021 1 Comment
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