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
Former POWDER Editor and Founder of Backcountry.com John Bresee Dies in Sleep Aged 53 The former editor of POWDER Magazine from 1998-1999, co-founder of Backcountry.com, and serial entrepreneur John Bresee died in his sleep early on June 29, reports POWDER.com. It’s likely John died from diabetic cardiac arrest after a 180-mile motocross ride across the desert. Here is the official obituary from Legacy.com: John Stuart Bresee February 21, 1966 -June 29, 2019 John Stuart […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 10, 2019 0 Comments
Mountaineer Caught in Bad Weather Has Died on Mount Elbrus, Europe’s Highest Mountain A mountaineer has died after his climbing team was caught in bad weather on the southern Russian peak of Mount Elbrus. Father-of-three Alan Mahon, 40, from Ireland, died on Sunday during an expedition to Europe’s highest mountain. Related: Monster Race to Mt Elbrus Summit – The Highest Peak in Europe He was with a five-man Irish group attempting the north […] Climbing CragBrains | July 3, 2019 0 Comments
Well Known Free Solo Climber Austin Howell Fell to His Death on Sunday Popular free solo climber Austin Howell fell to his death when climbing in Linville Gorge, North Carolina, on Sunday. Rescue services were notified of the fall at 11.46 am and reached the victim by rappelling down a cliff. Related: VIDEO: ‘What if He Falls?’ | Behind the Scenes of Alex Honnold’s Free Solo El Capitan Climb Howell, widely known in […] Climbing CragBrains | July 3, 2019 1 Comment
Californian Teacher Died Climbing in Yosemite National Park, CA When Something Went ‘Horribly Wrong’ A special-needs teacher and philanthropist from California died in Yosemite National Park earlier this month while rock climbing, when something went “horribly wrong”. Patricia ‘Trish’ Stoops, 57, was with a team of climbers when she attempted to lead the group from the Central Pillar of Frenzy, a favorite spot for rock-climbing lines at the park, just before sunset, reports Yahoo. But according to […] Climbing CragBrains | June 19, 2019 0 Comments
Well-Loved Snowboarding Pioneer Jason “J2” Rasmus, 46 Passes Away After Long Battle With Cancer Jason “J2” Rasmus, a widely beloved snowboarder, passed away last weekend after a hard fought battle with cancer at the age of 46. J2 was, and will always, be a legend in his own right, forever appreciated as a pioneer in the street snowboarding scene and beyond. Without much effort, he was able to embody the style, drive, and happiness we seek in snowboarding, and in […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 7, 2019 0 Comments
Utah Man and Indian Woman Caught in Everest ‘Traffic Jam’ Died After Reaching the Summit Yesterday A Utah man died Wednesday while descending Mount Everest as hundreds of climbers attempted to summit the world’s tallest mountain during favorable conditions. Donald Lynn Cash, 55, of Sandy, collapsed while returning from the summit early in the morning, the Himalayan Times reported. Climbing guides tried to save him, even offering him their oxygen. Guides carried Cash below the Hillary […] Climbing CragBrains | May 24, 2019 0 Comments
Popular Utah Ski Resort Bus Driver Dies in Ogden River, UT The body of Richard “Woody” Wood, a longtime and popular figure at some of the northern Utah ski resorts, was recovered from the Ogden River Monday reports the Deseret News. 81-year old Wood’s body was recovered about 1:30 pm from the Ogden River. His car and some of his personal belongings were found earlier about a mile up river. Heavy […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 9, 2019 0 Comments