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Man Arrested In Breckenridge, CO, For Plans to Commit Shooting

On January 7, 2026, Summit County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report in Breckenridge, Colorado, of a man threatening to kill himself along with others. The suspect, Nathaniel Zabik, was identified in the building within 15 minutes of the report. With knowledge of his recent whereabouts, deputies set up a perimeter around Zabik’s residence awaiting his departure from the building.  […]
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Katz Amsterdam Foundation Invests $3.2 Million in Mental Health Support for Mountain Communities

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For many, the hearing of the phrase “ski town” brings to mind mental images of dramatic mountains blanketed in white, warm evenings in front of a fireplace, and stretched out natural landscapes, unbound by the constrictions of concrete high-rises. Underneath this idyllic image though, a darker reality often exists. Related: Alterra and Responder Alliance are Joining Forces to Enhance Mental […]
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Alterra and Responder Alliance Are Joining Forces to Enhance Mental Health in the Ski Industry

Alterra Mountain Company and Responder Alliance are joining forces to enhance mental well-being and resilience in the ski industry. Alterra’s Ikon Pass gives skiers and riders access to over 60 unique destinations in 11 different countries, over 7,000 trails, and 180,000 skiable acres. Responder Alliance provides training and guidance to manage the risk of burnout and traumatic stress injury in high-risk occupations. […]
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Sierra Nevada Resiliency Team Enters Second Season Supporting Ski Patroller Mental Health Across California and Nevada

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Ski patrollers are well-known for their expertise in responding to emergencies on the mountain. What can get overlooked for many ski patrollers, as with other types of first responders, is the mental toll that responding to emotionally charged situations day after day can have on an individual over the course of a season or career. Though patrollers can have stress […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 72 | Dr. Brent Hogarth: Clinical Sports Psychologist Who Specializes in Flow State

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This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Dr. Brent Hogarth is all about flow state. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach specializing in high-performance psychology and the science of flow state. He holds a master’s degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology with research focused on mindfulness and emotional […]
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Vail Resorts Executive Rob Katz and Wife Elana Amsterdam Donate $2.66 Million to Boost Mental Health in Mountain Towns

The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust, led by Vail Resorts executive chairperson Rob Katz and New York Times bestselling author Elana Amsterdam, is stepping up its support for mental health initiatives in North American mountain communities. The couple recently donated $2.66 million with aims to bolster mental and behavioral health programs in 12 mountain towns, including 10 where Vail Resorts operates. […]
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[VIDEO] The Paradise Paradox – Bode Miller Film Puts Spotlight on Mental Health in Mountain Towns

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Last week, Podium Pictures, an Emmy Award-winning film studio dedicated to producing impactful media that addresses global challenges through powerful storytelling, unveiled its striking documentary, “The Paradise Paradox.” Executive produced by Olympic ski racer and gold medalist Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Rapkin (HBO’s The Weight of Gold), in association with Alterra Mountain Company, the eye-opening […]
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Olympic Skier Errol Kerr Talks w/ SnowBrains About His Challenge With Bipolar Disorder

Last week, SnowBrains’ Miles Clark talked with Tahoe-based Olympic skier Errol Kerr about his challenges of dealing with mental health issues. Errol was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2015. On April 2nd, 2020, Errol was arrested in South Lake Tahoe, NV. In the above interview, Errol walks us through what happened on April 2nd and more. “What happened on April […]
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Vail Resorts CEO Gives Generous Grants To 2 Lake Tahoe Area Foundations

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Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz and his wife Elana Amsterdam will be awarding grants totaling about $2.8 million in the 10 mountain communities where Vail Resorts operates. 2 Lake Tahoe area foundations will be on the receiving ends of those grants. The grants serve to strengthen emotional wellness programs in Lake Tahoe, Vail Resorts announced on Tuesday. The El Dorado […]
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