Major European Resorts Gearing Up for Exceptional Summer Glacier Skiing Season Two major European resorts will reopen this weekend for summer glacier skiing, offering what might be some of the best snow conditions in years. Related: World’s Highest Roof-Top Cable Car Opens in Tignes, France Great winter snowfall, lower than average spring temperatures, and even some spring snow flurries have all contributed to the current fantastic conditions at Les Deux Alpes […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 19, 2019 0 Comments
French Authorities Restricting Access to Mont Blanc to Reduce Overcrowding Climbers wanting to summit Mont Blanc, the EU’s highest peak, will now have to book a room in one of its shelters before making the ascent or face jail time. The new rules aim to reduce risks caused by overcrowding and unprepared tourists attempt the iconic peak. French authorities have introduced new rules that require people who want to scale […] Climbing CragBrains | June 3, 2019 0 Comments
Skier and Snowboarder Killed in Separate Avalanche Incidents in the French Alps Last Weekend An expert and highly experienced skier and mountaineer was killed by an avalanche in the Aiguilles Rouges area high above Chamonix, France and in a separate incident, a snowboarder died on the Alpes Maritimes in what was a tragic weekend in the French Alps. A 33-year old Frenchman, skiing alone, was caught at the weekend in the Aiguille Rouges. His […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 24, 2019 0 Comments
NBA Champions Have Bought 2 Ski Resorts in the French Alps Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker and current teammate Nicolas Batum recently announced that they bought two ski resorts in the southern French Alps, reports Reuters. The two French players, together with former French female basketball-player Marie-Sophie Obama, bought a 76.9% stake in SEVLC, a local company that runs two ski resorts in Villard-de-Lans and Correncon-en-Vercors in the southern French Alps. […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 21, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: A Group Of Snowboarders Triggered A Massive Avalanche In The Swiss Alps https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQmpp4DzRk/?utm_source=ig_embed Talk about scary.. This Pakistani mountain guide was lucky to escape an avalanche in Verbier, Switzerland. “Even when you are with the best locals, the mountain can always surprise you!!! The Airbag was not necessary but safety counts above all in the mountain!!! The lesson is that avalanches are often bigger than we imagine and that safety counts before pleasure […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 13, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: Matthias Giraud Goes Full Send On One Of The Gnarliest Ski Base Jumps We’ve Ever Seen This is insane. Matthias Giraud sends one of the gnarliest ski base jumps we’ve ever seen in his hometown of Megève, France. Backcountry SnowBrains | May 11, 2019 0 Comments
Female Ski-Tourer Killed by Avalanche on the Pointe des Audras, France A female ski tourer has been killed by an avalanche on the Pointe des Audras above Bessans in the Haute-Maurienne, France. The area has been subject to very high winds from the south and poor weather. The slab avalanche occurred at 10,500-feet and the crown was some 20″ deep. The victim was buried under almost 10-feet of snow. Recovered by […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 26, 2019 0 Comments
Friday Fun: How Awesome Does this ‘Mario Kart’ Downhill Race Course Look?! How much fun does this look? Live out your wildest video game dreams at Serre Chevalier, France on their downhill mountain kart course. As a side business, they should sell banana skins and shells for riders to really get into the Mario Kart experience… Friday Fun SnowBrains | March 15, 2019 0 Comments
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