Farmers’ Almanac Releases an “Unreasonably Cold” Winter Forecast For Canada Every year since 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac provides an extended weather forecast for Canada and the US that helps people plan ahead. This year, with the growing concern over the rising costs of heating oil, Farmers’ Almanac is releasing its winter weather forecast earlier than ever. The 2023 Farmers’ Almanac, which hits the store shelves on August 15, is warning readers that this winter […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
2 Killed in Gangland Shooting at Whistler Mountain Resort, BC Two people were shot dead at Whistler Mountain Resort, BC, yesterday afternoon. RCMP has arrested a number of suspects. The incident happened behind the Sundial and Pan Pacific Hotels near Skier’s Plaza, close to the base of Whistler Mountain. Police were called to the scene at 12:20 pm and arrived to find one man deceased and another in distress. Efforts were […] SnowBrains | July 25, 2022 2 Comments
The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth We all know that bigger is better when it comes to ski resorts and many other things. In the USA, a biggest ski resort is Big Sky and it’s 5,800 acres. There are ski resorts in the Alps that make Big Sky look like a kiddie hill. So, where are the biggest ski resorts on Earth? Mostly in the Alps, it’s true, but there are a couple others outside of the Alps in North America. If you’re a true ski freak […] SnowBrains | July 22, 2022 71 Comments
NASA: Heat and Fires Scorch Northern Canada In July 2022, a combination of lightning, dry weather, and unusual heat fueled hundreds of wildland fires in northern Canada. According to the Canadian government, 136 fires were burning in The Yukon and 65 in the Northwest Territories on July 6. Related: Record-Breaking Wildfires Have Burned Over 2 Million Acres in Alaska, Covering Half the State in Smoke The Moderate […] Fire Firebrains | July 11, 2022 1 Comment
Banff Sunshine Village, Canada, Will Reopen Tomorrow for 5-Days of Summer Skiing/Riding Banff Sunshine Village ski resort in Alberta, Canada, will reopen for 5-days starting tomorrow! They’ll be open for skiing and riding on Canada Day, July 1 – which is pretty darn cool, eh? Canada rules!! 354″ of snow this season + a cool, snowy spring lead to the upper mountain still being buried in snow. Banff Sunshine Village ReOpening Details: […] Industry News Miles Clark | June 27, 2022 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Skiing the Funnel of Death Couloir on Bow Peak, Banff National Park, AB SnowBrains | June 13, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
British Columbia Ski Resort Fined $7,000 After Employee Trapped and Killed by Snow Groomer Last Year A British Columbia ski resort has been fined $7,031.05 after an employee died after getting stuck beneath a snow groomer last year, reports GlobalNews. The fatal accident happened at Baldy Mountain Resort in February 2021. The employee was 70-years-old. Related: How The Day I Almost Died Changed The Way I Ski A report by WorkSafeBC said two workers were traveling in […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2022 1 Comment
Arsonist Causes $30,000 Worth of Damage to Independent Canadian Ski Area Sunridge Ski Area in Alberta, Canada was the victim of an arson attack over the weekend that caused $30,000 worth of damage. Related: Fire at Kimberley Hill Resort, BC Deemed Arson by Officials The fire completely destroyed the resort’s new outdoor deck. The deck was built to provide guests with a safe outdoor space to congregate during the covid pandemic. […] Fire Firebrains | June 8, 2022 0 Comments
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