Pro Snowboarder Jaeger Bailey Took His Own Life On Christmas Day in Mammoth, CA | 1993-2019 According to Pat Bridges of Snowboarder Magazine, pro snowboarder Jaeger Bailey took his own life in Mammoth Lakes, CA on Christmas Day 2019. “On the evening of December 25, 2019, snowboarding lost one of the most colorful, charismatic, creative, talented, and authentic individuals to ever strap in and send it. The joy of the holidays has suddenly been juxtaposed with […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 26, 2019 8 Comments
New Zealand Volcano Erupted Yesterday: 5 Dead and 8 Missing The White Island Volcano in New Zealand erupted yesterday killing 5 people and injuring 31. 8 tourists are still unaccounted for. A cruise ship filled with tourists was exploring the island in the Bay of Plenty when the volcano erupted. 47 tourists were on the island at the time of the eruption. Currently, rescue helicopters, other aircraft, and tourist boats […] SnowBrains | December 10, 2019 0 Comments
Founder of Burton Snowboards, Jake Burton Carpenter, Has Died Jake Burton Carpenter (1954-2019), the snowboarding pioneer and founder of Burton Snowboards, passed away from cancer today at the age of 65. Burton Snowboards announced Carpenter’s death on Thursday in an email to employees. “He was the soul of snowboarding, the one who gave us the sport we love,” the company said. Jake Burton founded Burton Snowboards in a Vermont […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 21, 2019 0 Comments
HAPE: Mother Nature’s Silent Weapon Why do they do it? Why do so many people risk their lives to summit a mountain peak? Year after year we see countless outdoor enthusiasts tackle the powerful forces of mother nature to conquer high-elevation mountains around the globe. While many are aware of certain risks, such as avalanches and freezing temperatures, the leading cause of death in high […] Industry News Emily Crofton | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
The Deadliest Accident in the History of Mount Rainier, WA Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the state of Washington at 14,411 feet- almost three miles high. It is located about 59 miles south of Seattle. Almost two million people visit this national park each year. It is a stratovolcano, meaning that its height is built largely from many layers of hardened ash, lava, and pumice. Mount Rainier last […] Avalanche Sydney Stephens | November 1, 2019 2 Comments
Hunter Killed By Deer He Thought He Had Just Shot Dead A hunter in the US state of Arkansas has died after being gored by a deer he had just tried to kill. Thomas Alexander, 66, was hunting near the Ozark mountains when he shot the buck and watched it collapse. Assuming the animal was dead, Mr Alexander went to check on the body – at which point the deer stood […] SnowBrains | October 31, 2019 7 Comments
Mountaineer Killed On 14,154′ Mt. Sill, CA Last Monday Inyo County Sheriff’s Office: MT. SILL (PALISADES), CA. October 22, 2019 – On October 20 (late afternoon), two hikers/mountaineers were descending the L-shaped snowfield below Mt. Sill (14,154′) when one slipped and tumbled approximately 300-400 feet sustaining unknown but serious injuries. His partner notified the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office through the use of a satellite communication device. Due to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 23, 2019 4 Comments
Europe Averages 100 Avalanche Deaths Per Year According to European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS), avalanches kill an average of 100 skiers and snowboarders every year in Europe. Figures are based on reports received from EAWS members and their partners. That’s nearly 4 times the average amount of skiers and snowboarders killed by avalanches in the U.S, where an average of 27 persons die by avalanche each year. […] Avalanche SnowBrains | October 18, 2019 0 Comments
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