Large Parts of Yosemite National Park, CA, to Close in Anticipation of Flooding National Park Services ‘NPS’ announced that Yosemite National Park, CA, will close most of Yosemite Valley from Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. in anticipation of flooding. The closure is anticipated to be in place until Wednesday, May 3, 2023, but could last longer. Due to the snowmelt from the massive snowfall in the Sierra, a flood watch is […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
Popular Alpine Hiking Routes in The Alps Closed Due to Summer Heatwave The Europen dog days of summer have forced yet another activity to shut down. The current heatwave is causing popular alpine hiking routes across The Alps to close because snow is melting too quickly. Every summer, heaps of tourists come from all over the world to visit the area for hiking, climbing, and summer activities. However this year the extreme […] Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2022 2 Comments
Lake Tahoe Basin Under Threat From Caldor Fire Protecting the Lake Tahoe Basin has become the nation’s top firefighting priority as the Caldor Fire rapidly grows. With more than 3,200 fire personnel working to contain the Caldor blaze California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties, including some of those surrounding Lake Tahoe. If approved this request would allow food, housing, and […] Fire Lucas Gauthier | August 27, 2021 4 Comments
Low Water Levels Prompt Closures of Lake Tahoe Boat Launches Days spent out on the water are a summer staple at Lake Tahoe. When the weather warms up, people flock to the lake with their boats in tow, sights set on a day of cruising, water-skiing, or fishing. However, things will look different this summer as low water levels prompt officials to close certain boat launches at Lake Tahoe. Related: […] Brains Alex Mangels | May 24, 2021 0 Comments
Forest Service Extends Closure of Lake Tahoe, CA South Shore Recreation Sites Until May 15th In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has extended the temporary closure of national forest recreation sites and areas in the South Shore Recreation Corridor effective Friday, May 1. Related: Forest Service Shuts Down […] SnowBrains | May 4, 2020 0 Comments
Numerous Parts of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed Across California, Oregon, and Washington Due to Wildfire Unfortunately, wildfire is an inevitable part of summer in the West. Sections of the PCT can and do close due to fire. In the event of a closure, the Pacific Crest Trail Association works with land management agencies to recommend detours around the closure. Here’s the current, most up-to-date state of closures on the PCT. These are subject to constant change, […] Fire Firebrains | June 28, 2018 0 Comments
Glacier National Park, MT is on Fire | Evacuations in Place, Trails Closed, Historic Buildings Burned, Going-To-The-Sun Road CLOSED Glacier National Park in Montana is on fire. The Sprague fire has burned 6,388-acres and is 35% contained. The fire has burned down the 103-year-old Sperry Chalet built in 1914. Evacuations are currently in place for all residents and visitors in the Lake McDonald/Logan Pass area. The Going-To-The-Sun road is closed from Lake McDonald to Logan Pass. Â Glacier National Park […] Fire Firebrains | September 4, 2017 0 Comments