Patagonia Supports Choice, Will Pay Bail for Any Employee Arrested for Peaceful Abortion Protests Outdoor retailer Patagonia has long been known for activism. Many of their policies focus on positive social and environmental change. They also pledge 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the environment. In light of the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade, no longer making an abortion a constitutional right, the company announced that they would pay bail […] Industry News Brent Glogau | June 28, 2022 0 Comments
Legendary Norwegian Cross-Country Champion Arrested for Speeding and Possession of Cocaine Two-time Norwegian Olympic cross-country skiing champion Petter Northug has admitted to possessing cocaine, speeding, and driving under the influence. On 13 August 2020, Northug was clocked going 104-mph on a 70-mph road. After stopping him and assessing him, police officers arrested Northug on suspicion of drug-impaired driving and had his license suspended. A search of his home uncovered a small amount […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 18, 2020 0 Comments
Chilean Police Detain Five People For Snowboarding In Farellones Chilean police arrested five snowboarders yesterday for not carrying the necessary permits that allow movement in Farellones due to quarantine. On Thursday 23rd in Chile, police were alerted of the presence of snowboarders riding without carrying the corresponding permits on route G-251. This route connects Farellones with Valle Nevado and is a recognized backcountry area. When the Chilean police arrived, […] Industry News Sebastian Opazo | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
When Ski Bumming Goes Too Far: Formerly Sponsored Aspen Skier Faces Felony Charges A sponsored skier is facing a class four felony and a class one misdemeanor charge. Aspen skier Andrew Benaquista allegedly racked up a $1,800 hotel bill on a woman’s credit card without her permission. Related: Former Pro Snowboarder Arrested for Threatening to Kill Neighbor with AR-15 Benaquista was formerly sponsored by Fishers Sports, The Ski Monster, Atomic Skis, Leki, and […] Industry News Lynn Barlow | July 3, 2020 0 Comments
Customer Arrested After Licking Items in a Grocery Store in South Lake Tahoe, CA Yesterday afternoon, April 7, South Lake Tahoe Police officers responded to a call of a customer “licking” groceries inside of a Safeway grocery store. The suspect was subsequently arrested for felony vandalism, The City of South Lake Tahoe wrote on their website. RELATED: Steamboat Springs, CO Resident Facing Felony Charge for Encouraging Kids to ‘Lick Things’ to Spread ‘Fake Virus’ […] SnowBrains | April 8, 2020 2 Comments
Famous Tahoe Olympic Skier Charged With: Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, DUI, Resisting Arrest “Douglas County deputies arrested Errol Kerr after he allegedly attempted to hit a deputy with his vehicle during a pursuit, and was tased into compliance after resisting arrest.” – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 4/2/20 Famous Olympic skier Errol Kerr was arrested after allegedly attempting to evade police then attempting to hit a police officer with his “Volkl Skis” wrapped Dodge […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 5, 2020 0 Comments
Surfer Cuffed and Arrested at Malibu, CA | Should Same Apply to Backcountry Skiers Right Now? Whatever you personally think, the people in charge have decided that to slow down and stop the spread of coronavirus it is best that we all stay at home, shelter in place, and practice self-isolation. Unfortunately, that means we must forgo some of the things that make us happy, connect us with nature, and keep us sane. Not just to prevent […] Surf SwellBrains | April 3, 2020 12 Comments
Breckenridge, CO Police Arrest Suspect for Multiple Ski and Snowboard Thefts at the Resort The Breckenridge Police Department has made an arrest following a month-long investigation into a bunch of ski and snowboard equipment thefts from the Peak 9 area of Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO reports the Summit Daily. It’s been coming… Ski and Snowboard Theft Cases Increase at Breckenridge in 2016 Yesterday morning officers executed a search warrant on a residence in the town […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2019 0 Comments
2 Youths Charged Over $17,000 Worth of Equipment Stolen from Fernie Alpine Resort, BC More than a dozen skis and snowboards worth $17,000 that were stolen from multiple locations at Fernie Alpine Resort, BC over the weekend have been recovered by police and should soon be returned to their rightful owners. “The items that were stolen include skis, ski poles, bindings, and I believe up to three snowboards were stolen from the ski hill,” says Constable […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 25, 2019 1 Comment
Former Pro Snowboarder Nate Bozung Arrested for Threatening to Kill Neighbor with AR-15 Rifle Park City police arrested former professional snowboarder Nate Bozung early Saturday on suspicion of holding up a knife to one person and threatening to shoot another person with a rifle, reports the Salt Lake Tribune. Nate, 36, posted bail and was released from the Summit County jail Monday. He had been booked on suspicion of aggravated assault, unlawful possession of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 16, 2018 3 Comments
Skier Who Pushed Snowboarder Off Chairlift in Aspen To Plead Not Guilty By Insanity On January 17th, Thomas Proesel, 31, pushed snowboarder Seth Beckton off the Loge Peak Lift at Aspen Highlands, Colorado after a comment that Beckton made about skiing vs. snowboarding. Seth fell about 25-feet. Proesel is now pleading insanity so that he will not be charged as guilty. Seth: “to get tits deep pow shots you just need to […] Industry News Keenan Grady | March 29, 2016 1 Comment
US Olympic Gold Medal Skier Picabo Street Charged with Assault Olympic gold medalist and former US Ski Team member Picabo Street, 44, has been charged with assault and domestic violence. Authorities say she pushed her father down the stairs of a home in Utah in December. Picabo told the police that she locked her 76-year-old father in the basement of a Park City, UT house after pushing him down the […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 14, 2016 0 Comments
Pro Skier David Lesh Arrested & Charged with Arson Professional skier and part owner of FD/Virtika clothing, David Lesh, was arrested in Boulder, Colorado and taken to the county jail on July 29th, 2014. David was reportedly filming for Virtika’s “Next Friday” team video at their warehouse in Boulder. If you don’t remember their “Last Friday” edit, it basically showed David shooting guns from cars, sleeping with naked women, toting […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2014 11 Comments
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