Man Dies At Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia A man sadly died today, Thursday, July 27, 2023, whilst skiing at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia. According to the police report, at around 12:30 p.m. today, a 73-year-old man was skiing when he struck a pole on the edge of the ski run. Other skiers commenced CPR prior to the arrival of medical staff. However, he died at the scene. […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Opening of Summer-Only Ski Resort Passo Stelvio, Italy, Overshadowed by Fatal Accident The Italian summer-only ski resort Passo Stelvio opens today, June 1, 2023. Unfortunately, this year the seasonal opening is overshadowed by the fatal accident of one of the men working hard to clear the narrow-winding road to allow cars to get to the remote ski resort. On May 22, 2023, Anton ‘Toni’ Reinstadler was working with his brother Olaf on […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Woman Snowboards Again After Losing Both Legs in On-Slope Accident Lexie Bader was 15 years old when she suffered a life-changing snowboarding accident. She was traveling approximately 20 mph and hit a tree. She broke her ankle, but it never quite healed correctly. Over the next nine years, she would have around 30 surgeries performed on it. Lexie was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) as if the previous […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 22, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Gnarly Skidoo Accident Caught With Insta360 Snowmobile athlete Andy Messner caught the blood-curdling moment his Skidoo landed on top of him with his Insta360. Andy attempts a jump off a ramp and falls off the Skidoo as the snowmobile shoots further into the air and proceeds to land on the athlete. Andy broke his hip in the accident. Related: [VIDEO] Insta360 – How To Create Jaw-Dropping […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2023 0 Comments
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
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