Does Your Mountain Need a Ski Detective? Just Ask Miles Vaille at Keystone Resort, CO Lost, Found & Returned What’s a Ski Detective? I don’t know exactly, and without an official designation (as of yet) it might be difficult to determine. However, it does appear that 16-year-old Colorado resident Miles Vaille just might have an answer. During an interview with his local news station in Colorado Vaille describes his role by saying, “During the summer […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 18, 2022 1 Comment
Snowboarder Dies in Tree-Well at Jackson Hole Ski Resort, WY Yesterday According to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, a snowboarder was found dead in a tree well in bounds at the resort this morning near the Teton chairlift. He/she had been missing since yesterday. Jackson Hole has seen 22″ of new snow in the past few days. Details on the cause of death are not available at this time. Jackson Hole Mountain […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 15, 2021 0 Comments
Hiker Discovers Deceased Man in Lambs Canyon Near Salt Lake City, UT A hiker stumbled upon tragedy today in Lambs Canyon just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. The hiker was following a trail when he ran upon a deceased male and called authorities. Local police suspect that the man had traveled to Lambs Canyon, a popular outdoor recreation area in the Wasatch Mountains, to end his life. RELATED: Park City Ski […] SnowBrains | April 28, 2020 0 Comments
Park City Ski Patroller Dead After 50-Foot Climbing Fall in Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT on Wednesday A very experienced rock climber and Park City ski patroller died after falling 50-feet in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah at about 3:15pm on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020, according to Salt Lake County Search & Rescue. The fall occurred in the Whipple Fork area just north of Storm Mountain. 29-year-old Wade Meade was rock climbing with fellow Park City ski patroller […] Industry News CragBrains | April 11, 2020 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Employee Found Dead in His Car in Resort Parking Lot An Alpine Meadows Ski School employee was found dead in his car at the resort on Tuesday. Placer County authorities are investigating the death after Henry Irving Geldman, 25, of Berkeley, was found dead in his car in an Alpine Meadows parking lot. It appears Geldman fell asleep in his car during the recent snowstorms. “Geldman’s death appears accidental at this […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2020 0 Comments
33 People Feared Dead After Southern California Dive Boat Catches Fire Today According to the Coast Guard, up to 33 people are feared dead after a 75-foot commercial dive boat caught fire around 3am Monday morning, September 2nd 2019, off the Southern California coast. According to the Coast Guard, 5 crewmembers who were sleeping on the deck were rescued by another boat named Great Escape. The other 33 people who were sleeping […] Fire Firebrains | September 2, 2019 0 Comments
Deadly Lightning Storm Likened to a ‘Terror Attack’ Kills 5 and Injures 150 in Polish Mountains Two people remained missing Friday in southern Poland after a deadly thunderstorm with multiple lightning strikes hit the Tatra Mountains, killing five and injuring over 150, reports the AP. The Thursday afternoon thunderstorm came suddenly on a day that had begun with clear weather. Related: When Lightning Strikes: This Simple Advice Could Save Your Life “This is a situation that can be compared […] Weather WeatherBrains | August 23, 2019 0 Comments
Kirkwood, CA Ski Patroller Found Dead After 12-Day Search in California According to KRAD Kirkwood Rescue Avalanche Dog Foundation, John Greever’s body was recovered yesterday. We don’t have any other details at this time. “Update: John’s remains were recovered this morning. This brings closure to his Family and Patrol Family. This is a HUGE loss to our community and team. Thank you all for getting information out… we will share the […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 15, 2019 0 Comments
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