New Superstar? 8-Year-Old New Zealander Holds 3rd Annual Charity Ski Challenge to Help Fight Cancer It appears there’s no stopping this eight-year-old New Zealander when it comes to cancer and skiing. In fact, Lochie Win is about to launch his next quest to raise funds and increase cancer awareness. This time he’s planned a 12-hour endurance race at Coronet Peak Ski Resort, home to New Zealand’s premier night skiing. Related: As Giant Snowstorm Dumps on […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 25, 2022 0 Comments
GoFundMe Set-Up for Palisades Tahoe, CA Ski Patroller Battling Cancer Paul Gugliuzza is a ski patroller at Palisades Tahoe, CA. He’s battling cancer, and his friends, family, and fellow patrollers have started a GoFundMe page to help Paul get through his recovery. Paul’s GoFundMe page reads: Hi everyone, we are Squaw Valley Ski Patrol (sic) and we are asking for your help assisting our longtime brother, colleague, friend, and awesome […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 14, 2021 2 Comments
GoFundMe Started to Help Alpine Meadows, CA Ski Patroller Through Cancer Recovery Will Straub is an Alpine Meadows, California ski patroller. He’s battling cancer, and his friends, family, and fellow patrollers have started a GoFundMe page to help Will get through his recovery. Will’s GoFundMe page reads: No patroller wants to end their season early, especially when the reason is cancer. One of our patrollers here at Alpine Meadows, Will Straub, has […] SnowBrains | March 24, 2021 3 Comments
Brain Post: 10 Powerful Reasons BEER is Good For You It is believed that beer generally has a good amount of silicon which is directly related to the health bones. In a study conducted by Tufts University and other research centers, it was found that older men and women, who had beer or wine, daily, had better bone density. But increasing the drinks to above two daily, made them prone to bone fractures. A study on 100 different types of beers in 2010 identified that the pale ale, had the best bone buildings benefits, as this brew was the richest in silicon. The light lagers and the beers that did not contain alcohol were found to contain the least amount of silicon. So drink up, but […] Brains SnowBrains | May 12, 2020 23 Comments
Robb Gaffney On His Way Home to Tahoe After Challenging Cancer Treatment in Houston Robb Gaffney is on his way home to Tahoe!!! At the tail end of his treatment in Houston he didn’t quite have the numbers he’s hoped for, and unfortunately, they did find traces of cancer cells still in his body. But these are things that will be dealt with in on-going treatment back in Truckee. Related: Legendary Tahoe Skier […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 14, 2020 0 Comments
1 Year After Beating Cancer: Sarah Thomas Swims the English Channel 4x Nonstop The most times the English channel had been swum until Sarah Thomas plunged on the scene was 3 times. Sarah added another lap, making her the 1st person to swim it 4 times. At 21 miles across (as the crow flies), the trip would be 84 miles if done in a straight line, but the tides dramatically changed Sarah’s route. […] Sydney Stephens | October 1, 2019 0 Comments
Legendary Tahoe Skier Robb Gaffney Gets Rare Cancer at 48, Asks For Your Help: Skiing legend Scott Gaffney broke the news last week on Instagram that his little brother, Robb Gaffney, was battling a rare form of bone marrow cancer. Robb is a genius, one of the smoothest, most gorgeous freeskiers we at SnowBrains have ever had the pleasure of watching. He still managed to ski 100 days every year while attending medical school […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 24, 2019 1 Comment
Squaw Valley, CA Ski Patroller Loses Her Tragic Battle with Rare Brain Cancer In November 2018, less than a year ago, Squaw Valley ski patroller Amy Holland suddenly collapsed at home. She was diagnosed with a rare and extremely aggressive type of brain cancer called Glioblastoma. Related: Squaw Valley Ski Patroller Diagnosed With Rare Type of Brain Cancer A GoFundMe was immediately set up to help the extremely well-liked and popular member of […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 19, 2019 2 Comments