Skier Died After Being Found Upside Down in Deep Snow at Mammoth Mountain, CA A 52-year-old man from Oceanside, CA, died Thursday after being discovered upside down and unconscious in deep snow on Mammoth Mountain. The man was found at noon by other skiers and snowboarders who attempted to dig him out while calling ski patrol. He was at the intersection of Hully Gully and Redwing. Related: Big Snow Can Also Bring Big Problems: Snow […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2021 1 Comment
Skier Killed in Backcountry Fall Caused by Low Early Season Snow Coverage in Alberta A man was killed while skiing in the backcountry near the Robertson Glacier in Kananaskis Country west of Calgary, Canada on Monday 19, October 2020. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing The 40-year-old man was skiing with three friends when a whiteout hit and the group became separated. Kananaskis Public Safety and Alpine Helicopters responded around 2:30 pm. […] Backcountry SnowBrains | October 21, 2020 1 Comment
Man Dies Following Skiing Incident at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV A 70-year-old man died following an incident at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV reports WVNS. On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 a 70-year-old skier was found unconscious on an intermediate ski slope in the Silver Creek area. Members of the Snowshoe Ski Patrol responded to the scene. They provided initial care, including CPR and other emergency medical interventions. He was then transported […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 17, 2020 0 Comments
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