The Most Legendary Skier in California History? | “Snowshoe Thompson” Who’s the most famous, most legendary skier in California history? Many will blurt out modern names like McConkey and Schmidt – but no – it’s Thompson. Snowshoe Thompson. Snowshoe Thompson was quite possibly the most badass skier to have ever walked the face of the Earth, not just California, not just the USA. He was a skiing beast who charged 90-miles over the Sierra Nevada’s in the dead of winter – solo – on 10 foot skis carrying a 80-100 pound pack in only 3 days. Then, he’d turn around and charge the 90-miles back home in only two. The guy did this twice a month […] SnowBrains | August 3, 2022 19 Comments
This National Park Mails Your Trash Back to You if You Litter Khao Yai National Park, near Bangkok, Thailand now mails tourists their trash back if they litter. Founded in 1962 the park is the oldest in the country and the third-largest covering 837 square miles. It is part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its diverse […] Alex Camerino | September 23, 2020 0 Comments
