Skiers Rescued from Closed Jackson Hole, WY Backcountry to Face Possible Federal Charges For three days last week backcountry access from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY was closed. Heavy snowfall resulted in high avalanche danger, and the resulting threat to the safety of skiers and rescuers meant Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) officials made the unprecedented request of the resort, who happily obliged. Related: Skiers Spent the Night in Jackson Hole, WY Backcountry After […] SnowBrains | March 7, 2019 1 Comment
Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Issue ‘Think Twice Before You Park’ Warning San Francisco Backcountry Skiers posted a PSA on their Facebook page yesterday, requesting that people ‘think twice before you park’. Plow guys need a lot of room to maneuver, and cars parked at the side of roads just make these guy’s work even harder. Tahoe BC skiers & riders. Be aware and be sensitive… There has been a spike in Tickets […] SnowBrains | March 1, 2019 2 Comments
How Is the Government Shutdown Affecting Backcountry Skiers? As the federal government shutdown drags on, its impacts are being felt by people across the country and in all walks of life, including backcountry skiers and other snowsports enthusiasts, reports Winter Wildlands. The vast majority of winter backcountry recreation occurs on Forest Service and Park Service lands, and since the shutdown began most of the people who care for […] SnowBrains | January 18, 2019 1 Comment
