Missing Teen Snowboarder Rescued After Spending Freezing Night at Sun Peaks Resort A teen snowboarder was reported missing Sunday afternoon after he failed to return home from the Sun Peaks Resort in British Columbia last Sunday, Feb. 2 and had to brave a freezing night in the interior BC mountains. Thankfully, he was later found and rescued mid-day Monday, Feb. 3. Related: 2 Teens Rescued After Night on BC Mountain, Burned Homework […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 3, 2020 0 Comments
7 Blizzard Survival Tips From A Retired Navy SEAL Ski season also means blizzard season. That’s great news for the slopes but not so good if, in the unlikely event, you get trapped in your car during a snowstorm. Do you call for help right away? Do you get out of the car? What supplies should you have just in case? Related: Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings […] Brains SnowBrains | November 18, 2019 3 Comments
Understanding Climate Change vs. Global Warming Climate change and global warming are different physical phenomenons, not just phrases. A common misconception is that there has been a large push to replace the term ‘global warming’ with ‘climate change.’ Many people think that because several places on Earth have experienced more cold and wet weather, that the Earth stopped warming as much and thus ‘global warming’ has […] Weather Sydney Stephens | August 7, 2019 0 Comments
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2018/19 Prediction for Canada – It’s Good! Using their ‘Secret Formula’, which dates back to 1792 and boasts 80% accuracy, the Old Farmer’s Almanac just published their predictions for the upcoming winter in Canada, and it’s good. Mirroring what the Farmer’s Almanac (yeah I know right, confusing!) predicted, we can expect north of the border to be super cold, and super snowy. Yay! Mostly cold: Thanks to […] Weather WeatherBrains | September 1, 2018 0 Comments
Farmer’s Almanac Canadian 2018/19 Prediction – Super Cold and Unusually Snowy The Farmer’s Almanac (not to be confused with the Old Farmer’s Almanac) just released their prediction for Canada for the upcoming winter. So, what should we expect…? Based on their time-tested formula, the winter of 2018-2019 will be a teeth-chattering cold one, with below-normal temperatures forecast for much of the country. Canadians are used to the cold though, so just […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 29, 2018 0 Comments
Going to the River or Lake this Weekend? Cold Water Kills – Know the Dangers Know the dangers of cold river or lake waters this weekend. It could save your life! SnowBrains | June 29, 2018 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO Conditions Report: 10-inches Fresh and Super Cold Yesterday at Winter Park, CO was yet another good day (isn’t any day on the mountain a good day?). Having avoided the resort since Friday, not wishing to contend with the holiday crowds, we were rewarded with 10-inches of fresh powder. The snow was deep, way deeper on the Mary Jane side, but a little heavy, surprising given the below […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | February 21, 2018 0 Comments
Swedish Brand CHPO Releases New Watch Collection in Charity Collaboration with ‘Protect Our Winters’ Each season, Swedish sunglasses brand CHPO creates a new collection where they donate 100% of the profits to a non-profit organization. The proceeds from this season’s FW17 range will go to Protect Our Winters, the group of professional athletes and industry brands that are committed to leading the way for positive climate change. From the official press release: Every season […] Gear Review Steven Agar | October 11, 2017 0 Comments
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