The First Skiers: Deep in Time, Deep in the Altai Skiing is claimed to have originated in Russia, Norway, and the Altai Mountains of Northern China simultaneously. While modern skiing may draw its roots from Scandinavia, the roots of skiing may originate in the Altai Mountains at the end of the last ice age. China claims to have invented skis in this region nearly […] Featured Article Chaz Diamond | March 17, 2014 1 Comment
Julia Mancuso is the Most Decorated ♀ American Skier in History | Tribute Video: This video was made by Julia’s sister, Sarah. They both grew up skiing Squaw Valley, CA. Four time Olympic Medalist Julia Mancuso. Congratulations on your bronze medal, making you the most decorated American women’s Alpine skier in Olympic History […] SnowBrains | February 28, 2014 1 Comment
“A Change in Saddle” | A Squaw Valley Skier’s Migration to Kicking Horse, B.C. In 1858, while exploring potential routes for the Canadian Pacific Railway, geologist Jimmy Hector lost control of his horse and was kicked unconscious. With several failed attempts at recovery by his companions, Hector was presumed dead. The details are not clear, but sometime later, while being carried to his grave, Hector miraculously rose to life and regained consciousness. He eventually […] Andrew Marshall | April 30, 2013 3 Comments
Brain Post: The Origin of April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day is a fun holiday, but have you ever thought of where it comes from? We hadn’t, until today. PREMISE: April Fools’ Day is celebrated on March 32nd (aka April 1st) and is a day when you play pranks and tricks on one another. “In Italy, France and Belgium, children and adults traditionally tack paper fishes on each other’s back as […] Brains SnowBrains | April 1, 2013 1 Comment
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