8 Climbers Feared Dead in Himalayas as Avalanche Hits India’s Second Highest Peak Indian rescuers searching for a group of eight climbers who went missing while climbing Nanda Devi, India’s second tallest mountain say the chances of finding them in the Himalayas are “bleak”. Two Indian air force helicopters were searching the mountains, but officials said the operation had to be suspended due to unfavorable conditions. The group was attempting to scale the previously […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 3, 2019 0 Comments
Engineers Are Creating Artificial Glaciers to Store Fresh Water Around The World In high the deserts of northern India, climate change and receding glaciers have left villages critically dry in the spring. Engineers are creating “ice stupas,” or artificial glaciers, to store fresh water during the winter that would otherwise have flown away downstream. In the Ladakh desert region, only about 4 inches of rain and snow falls annually. Villages rely on glacial […] Brains Mike Lavery | August 4, 2018 1 Comment
Kashmir: Where Skis & AK-47s Go Together Nestled within the high peaks of the Himalaya on the border of Pakistan and India lies the Indian state of Kashmir. Often referred to as “Heaven on Earth” by the local population, this region harbors massive peaks, deep snow, amazing skiing, and AK-47’s. While many have heard of the amazing skiing that Kashmir offers, not everyone is fully aware of the ongoing […] Jesse Cassidy | May 4, 2018 2 Comments
Two Skiers Have Died in Avalanches in Gulmarg, India in the Past Month In an area infamous for its huge avalanches, the Indian government appointed American avalanche forecaster Brian Newman as the Snow Safety Officer at Gulmarg resort for the 2017-18 season. But despite this, the famous ski resort has witnessed two avalanche deaths during the last month. So what is going on? Swedish skier, identified as Daniel Akesson, lost his life in January […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2018 0 Comments
Russian Skier Killed & 4 Of His Friends Buried In An Avalanche At A Ski Resort In India Today According to Local Authorities, a Russian skier was killed and 4 of his friends were buried in an avalanche at Gulmarg Resort, India Today. The avalanche struck the skiers at the resort. Local police were able to safely rescue the 4 others and transport them to the hospital. At the time of the accident, there was an avalanche warning that was in […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 16, 2018 0 Comments
7 Killed When Tree Derails Gondola Cable in Gulmarg, India on Saturday At least 7 people have been killed at the Gulmarg ski resort in Indian controlled Kashmir after the cable supporting the gondola cars derailed on Saturday, according to officials. The 7 deaths occurred due to their windows breaking and being thrown out of their gondola. “suddenly a gush of strong wind uprooted a pine tree that hit another large pine […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 26, 2017 0 Comments
Skiing & Splitboarding In The Indian Himalayas? | Come Check It Out This spring a unique splitboard and ski expedition will take place in the Indian Himalayas. Himalaya Alpine Guides owner Luke Smithwick will be joined by Tahoe based AMGA certified splitboard guide Jules Hanna and ski mountaineer Brennan Lagasse to make turns in this remote part of the world. Starting in Ladakh India, the expedition will be exploring a quiet portion of the Indian […] Industry News Chris Wallner | April 13, 2017 0 Comments
“The Spirit of Sailing” | From India to Egypt Through Some of the Most Perilous Waters on Earth The Spirt of Sailing by Lucas Ayoub Follow Lucas on Instagram: @lookatook Half an hour ago, I fell 18ft onto the deck. Descending the newly installed mast steps after removing a old coaxial cable jamming the main’s halyard, the topmost step came off. Shit. As I fell the world slowed, I looked at the mast passing by and the step […] Trip Report Guest Author | April 5, 2017 0 Comments
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