SnowBrains Header logo
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Site Map
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains Vimeo Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

afghanistan

Ski Club From Afghanistan Evacuated to Italy Amidst Chaotic Taliban Takeover

Bamyan Internatioinal

With the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of individuals and families are trying to escape and are fighting for their lives. Several countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have contributed to the evacuation efforts, but with the Taliban seemingly in control and with groups like ISIS-K contributing to the high levels of uncertainty, the atmosphere in Afghanistan is extremely unpredictable […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
Jesse | August 30, 2021
2 Comments

25 Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghanistan Avalanche Sunday

avalanche

Paktia Province, Afghanistan – 25 members of the Taliban were killed in an avalanche Sunday night crossing a mountainous route from Pakistan. The avalanche occurred in the Jaji Ariob District of the Paktia Province in an area known as the Zaghni Valley. Paktia Police Headquarters spokesman, Mohammad Lal Amiri, remarked that some of the Taliban’s Pakistani commanders were killed in […]

AvalancheAvalanche
Dominic Gawel | March 19, 2021
1 Comment

Afghan Skiers to Make History by Competing at the Winter Olympics

afghanistan, winter olympics, first, history

Two Afghan skiers are aiming to inspire a new generation of skiers by being selected for the 2018 Games and marking the first time the war-torn country will compete at a Winter Olympics. Sayed Alishah Farhang and Sajjad Husaini, who have been training at Swiss resort St Moritz, will compete in the giant slalom in Pyeongchang. Farhang and Husaini, who […]

OlympicsOlympics
Steven Agar | November 7, 2017
0 Comments

Over 100 People Killed In Afghanistan & Pakistan Avalanches

At least 132 people have died along the Afghan-Pakistani border after three days of heavy snowfall caused a series of deadly avalanches Sunday. Dozens of houses were destroyed and people were reported to have frozen to death, trapped in cars. Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul was closed on Sunday, after nearly 2 feet of snow covered the runways, and north […]

AvalancheAvalanche
Matias Ricci | February 6, 2017
0 Comments

Brain Post: The 175-ft Tall Ancient Buddhas of Afghanistan

The 2 ancient buddhas of Afghanistan’s Bamiyan provence were stunning examples of macro sculpture of the ancient world.  They were the two largest standing buddha statues in the the world until they were blown up by the Taliban in March 2001. These two incredible pieces of ancient sculpture should never be forgotten.   SPACE AND TIME: – The taller of […]

BrainsBrains
SnowBrains | April 26, 2013
3 Comments

New York Times: Skiing in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Bamiyman Provence is the only place in Afghanistan that promotes adventure tourism.  It’s been known as the safest region in Afghanistan.  The area was devastated by the Taliban in the past, then stabilized by international forces, and will likely be run by the Taliban again once the international forces leaves at the end of 2014. “This area, perhaps, became […]

Play Video
SnowBrains | March 29, 2013
1 Comment

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • [VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees
    [VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees
  • SnowBrains Forecast: Record Winter Just Won't Stop in Utah | Multiple Feet This Week
    SnowBrains Forecast: Record Winter Just Won't Stop in Utah | Multiple Feet This Week
  • 715" - Lake Tahoe, CA, Just Surpassed 700" For Season and Snowiest March Ever Recorded
    715" - Lake Tahoe, CA, Just Surpassed 700" For Season and Snowiest March Ever Recorded
  • [VIDEO] Huge Avalanche Filmed From Utah Ski Resort
    [VIDEO] Huge Avalanche Filmed From Utah Ski Resort
  • 2022/23 is Now Officially Mammoth Mountain, CA's, Snowiest Season Ever
    2022/23 is Now Officially Mammoth Mountain, CA's, Snowiest Season Ever
  • Photo Tour of Utah Buried in Snow | 750" of Snow and Counting
    Photo Tour of Utah Buried in Snow | 750" of Snow and Counting
  • Woman is Suing Vail Resorts After Rescue Toboggan She Was in Overturned Due to "High Rate of Speed" of Patrollers
    Woman is Suing Vail Resorts After Rescue Toboggan She Was in Overturned Due to "High Rate of Speed" of Patrollers
  • Top 9 Season Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now
    Top 9 Season Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now
  • [PHOTOS] 2 People Seriously Injured After Avalanche Carries and Buries Snowcat in Utah Backcountry
    [PHOTOS] 2 People Seriously Injured After Avalanche Carries and Buries Snowcat in Utah Backcountry
  • Snowmobiler's Body Found Under 22-Feet of Snow Following Utah Avalanche
    Snowmobiler's Body Found Under 22-Feet of Snow Following Utah Avalanche
  • .