Canada to Open Border to Fully Vaccinated US Residents on August 9th From August 9th, 2021, fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the United States will be permitted to cross the border into Canada. Great news for Canadian ski resorts ahead of winter 21/22. American citizens and permanent residents must have received the full series of a vaccine accepted by the Canadian government at least 14 days prior to entering Canada. […] SnowBrains | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA: A Look at Historic July Climate Conditions Across America In honor of Independence Day, the NOAA takes a look at the country’s historical July climate conditions and Climate Normals for several patriotic-named U.S. locations. Related: NOAA Updated July 2021 Outlook: Dry Conditions to Persist Across Much of West and North CONUS July U.S. Climate Conditions Heat is the key characteristic of America’s July climate. And, in many parts of […] Weather WeatherBrains | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn vs Mikaela Shiffrin: Who Is The Best Female Ski Racer? Two of the biggest names in ski racing history, Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are constantly compared to see who really is the best female ski racer of the 21st century. In the light of Lindsey Vonn’s retirement a year ago, today we’re comparing their careers to decide once and for all, who really is the greatest skier. Leave a […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | September 4, 2020 6 Comments
NPS Announces Free Entrance Into All National Parks Every August 4th Despite political differences, congress came together to pass the Great American Outdoors Act which was officially signed into law yesterday, August 4. This bi-partisan legislation will provide 900 million dollars annually for National Parks and ensure permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This funding will primarily aid National Parks in completing a multitude of backlogged maintenance projects. […] Spencer Cox | August 7, 2020 0 Comments
The 10 Most Deadly Jobs in America The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released a list of the 10 most deadly jobs in America. The national average rate of workplace fatalities is 3.5 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. However, for those working dangerous jobs, the rate is much higher. Most workplace fatalities are transportation related. In fact, transportation accidents cause 40% of all workplace deaths. The next […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 19, 2020 0 Comments
Avalanche Cycles | Why Avalanche Activity Is Significantly Higher Some Years No matter where you live, ski or venture into the mountain, it is very likely that you are well aware and concerned about avalanches. You might have only heard of them or seen them on the distance. You might, as well, have experienced them in first person, having a mass of sliding snow affecting you, your house, your car, or […] Avalanche Michael Muchacho | November 22, 2019 2 Comments
America’s First Coast-to-Coast Bike Trail Is More Than Halfway Built Picture yourself pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects along historic routes. Imagine the incomparable experience of exploring America’s heritage by trail—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the economic opportunities and the benefits for communities along the route of a multi-use bike trail that […] Cycle CycleBrains | November 1, 2019 0 Comments
What is a Blizzard? The term blizzard is often casually overused to describe a strong, raging snowstorm. But to officially earn the title of blizzard, three very specific criteria need to be met. To qualify as a blizzard, a snowstorm must have: sustained winds or frequent gusts that are greater than or equal to 35 mph (56 kmh) visibility of 400 m (0.25 mile) or less must […] Weather Steven Agar | October 11, 2019 4 Comments
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