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Lost Snowboarder Survived Snowstorm and Freezing Temperatures by Cuddling Up With His Dog

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A disorientated and exhausted snowboarder survived sub-zero temperatures, snow storms and high winds on top of a Cairngorm mountain in Scotland by cuddling up with his dog. ā€œI think the dog really helped him survive. The dog was fine – but the guy was suffering in worsening weather and as darkness fell.” The man in his 30’s from Edinburgh and […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 21, 2019
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CairnGorm Mountain, Scotland, Forced to Shut Down Funicular

CairnGorm's funicular is a key part of their mountain operations

With the ski season just around the corner, CairnGorm Mountain in Scotland has just been forced to shut down it’s most important lift.Ā CairnGorm Mountain is the second largest ski resort in the UK, and at it’s heart is their prized funicular railway. The funicular carries passengers two kilometers from the base to the top of the mountain, providing access to […]

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Tanner Blake | November 16, 2018
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Following Best Snow in Recent Memory Scottish Ski Resorts to Stay Open Well Into May

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Jackson Hole closed a couple of weeks ago, many Colorado ski resorts had their closing parties this weekend just gone, and some snow-starvedĀ resorts across North America closed long ago. But after one of the best snow seasons in recent memory, at least two Scottish ski resorts have announced that they will be staying open into May, and for as long […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 17, 2018
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