Portland Pickles Make History with THC-Infused Beverage Sales at Games In a groundbreaking move, the Portland Pickles have become the first sports team to legally sell THC-derived drinks at their sporting events. This pioneering initiative, in collaboration with the beverage company Cycling Frog, marks a significant milestone in the intersection of sports, cannabis, and consumer culture. The Portland Pickles, a collegiate wood-bat baseball team known for their fun and […] Jack Bynum | July 5, 2024 0 Comments
The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA’s Ski Industry The 10th Mountain Division in WWII: – Arrived in Italy on January 6th, 1945 & immediately entered combat – Fought in the roughest terrain of Italy during WWII – Saw combat in Cutigliano, Battle of Monte Castello, Monte Della Torraccia-Mount Belvedere, Canolle, Mongiorgio, Torbole and Nago. – 992 killed in action – 4,154 wounded in action […] Brains SnowBrains | May 27, 2024 158 Comments
The Rich History of Extreme Skiing in Crested Butte, CO Colorado’s Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) was the early centerpiece for extreme skiing. Before extreme in-bounds terrain became mainstream across the resort ski industry, a day on the slopes meant clipping into skinny 200+ cm skis and proceeding to rip groomers. Now, many skiers head straight for the bowls, cliffs, chutes, or whatever extreme terrain the resort offers to get […] Industry News Luke Guilford | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Resorts in Greece Greece has always been a popular vacation destination for purveyors of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back lifestyles. Legendary destinations such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the stadium at Delphi, and the cliff towns on Santorini garner most of the headlines and attract the bulk of the tourists visiting the country. But consuming delicious seafood, island-hopping from Athens, and […] Brains Jared Roberts | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Brain Post: Ralston Purina (Yes, the Pet Food) Owned Which Colorado Ski Resorts? This is breaking news to me, but in case you were wondering who owned Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, and Keystone before their current owners… it was Ralston Purina. So, next time you’re heading westbound on I-70 through Denver on your way to ski, and you get that big whiff of Purina pet food from the factory that seems to overlook the […] Brains Luke Guilford | September 10, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mammoth Mountain, CA Hold the phone… skiing? In California? Yes! I know what you’re thinking, California only caters to “surfer dudes” and Hollywood enthusiasts. However; contrary to popular belief, California is home to the phenomenal ski resort Mammoth Mountain. It nests in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Eastern California and sits atop the town of Mammoth Lakes. It boasts some of the […] Industry News Riley McDonald | October 26, 2022 0 Comments
Prehistoric Cheetahs Once Called Colorado Home Imagine driving down I-70 only to look out your window to see a cheetah racing after a pronghorn. Impossible right? Just 13,000 years ago, these highspeed cats’ relatives ruled the western plains. Many called the regions of Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona, and Nebraska home. They are known among archeologists as “false cheetahs” due to the similar bone structure of fossils. These […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 4, 2022 0 Comments
Prince Charles’ Ski Disguise From 1980 Skiing provides an outlet for many people, no matter class, race, or gender. Even British Royals have been photographed enjoying the mountains with some time on the slopes. Recently, images from 1980 resurfaced of Prince Charles skiing in Klosters, Switzerland. The Prince would occasionally dress in disguise to avoid attention from photographers and paparazzi. Prince Charles has a history of […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | January 12, 2022 0 Comments
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