2 Hikers Survived 18-Days Lost and Without Food in ‘Middle Earth’ Two hikers survived 18-days in the New Zealand wilderness after getting lost in the fog in Kahurangi National Park, police are reporting. Related: New Zealand Ski Area Announces They’re Confident of Opening This Season Jessica O’Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, began their hike on May 9, with the intention of being gone for five days. They got lost in the […] Kiwi Brains | May 27, 2020 0 Comments
One Man Died After Falling into a Canyon and Another Rescued After 4-Days Lost in Colorado Wilderness A 31-year-old hiker and his dogs who had been lost in the Colorado wilderness for four days were rescued after the smoke from his fire alerted another group. The man was looking for help for his friend, later found deceased, and his two dogs who had fallen into a canyon. On Friday, April 10 at approximately 1:30 pm, the Mesa County […] Climbing CragBrains | April 14, 2020 0 Comments
Senator Writes to Congress on Behalf of Ski Resorts Requesting Economic Relief Due to Early Closures | Resorts Could Lose $2-Billion Almost all of the 473 ski resorts across the USA have been forced to close early due to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, many due to orders from state governors. It is estimated that the financial loss to ski resorts due to this could be in the region of $2-billion, prompting the industry to press Congress for economic relief. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 25, 2020 2 Comments
Colorado Snowstorm Destroys Millions of Dollars of Marijuana Plants, Affecting the State’s Legal Supply A marijuana grower lost about 20,000 plants, worth millions of dollars when an early winter storm hit Colorado and says the loss could affect the state’s legal pot supply. Related: Is It A Smart Idea to Use Marijuana In The Mountains? Pueblo-based Los Sueños Farms, who own dozens of acres of outdoor plants, claim subfreezing temperatures and several inches of […] SnowBrains | October 18, 2019 1 Comment
25-Year-Old Lost in Idaho/Montana Wilderness Survived for 5 Days on Grasshoppers and Ants Kaden Laga, 25 was enjoying a family horseriding trip last Sunday in the Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness, near the border of Idaho and Montana, when things took a turn for the worst and he ended up spending the week lost and alone in the wilderness. He was finally found on Friday morning, reports KSL. Related: Man Survives 5-Days Buried in His Car […] SnowBrains | August 19, 2019 0 Comments
Lost Snowboarders Rescued From Arapahoe Basin, CO Backcountry After Getting Caught in Avalanche Two men who inadvertently ventured into the backcountry off of the Montezuma Bowl at Arapahoe Basin, CO yesterday, had a lucky escape after getting lost and then triggering and getting caught in an avalanche. You might also like: Arapahoe Basin, CO Extends Season and Will Remain Open at Weekends Conditions Permitting Yesterday afternoon, John Moser and his friends from Avon, Patrick […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 22, 2019 0 Comments
Unprepared Hiker Survives 4-Nights Lost in Snowy Utah Wilderness Dressed in Shorts and T-Shirt John Wiersema, 39 from Idaho, set out in shorts and t-shirt for a quick 2-hour hike in Bryce Canyon National Park, UT on April 29th, and ended up spending 4-nights lost in the snowy wilderness. Wiersema had set out for the Swamp Canyon Trail, a 4.1 mile hike that offers fantastic views of the park’s iconic red rock formations. Related: Lost Snowboarder […] SnowBrains | May 10, 2019 0 Comments
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