VIDEO: It Takes 2 Bulldozers & A Grader To Open Roads In Yellowstone, MT After A Long Winter Yellowstone, MT got a lot of snow this winter. You may also like: Red Mountain Pass, CO Reopened Friday | Crews Cleared 60-FEET of Snow from Avalanches As a result, it takes a lot of power to open up the snow covered roads. To do so, 2 bulldozers pulling a grader is the method of choice. SnowBrains | March 26, 2019 1 Comment
Big Snow Year Proves To Be Too Much For Montana State University Roof After a big snow year in Montana, some areas of the state are struggling with the load. On Thursday and Saturday, March 10th and 12th, two gym roofs at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman consecutively collapsed. With Bozeman’s water year precipitation far above average at 126% (USDA) as of March 13th, unforeseen consequences are appearing. The structural failure of […] Weather Adrian Dolatschko | March 15, 2019 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT General Manager: Be Kind to Ikon Pass Holders – We Need Them Last week the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY President wrote an open letter in response to an overcrowding issue at the resort, addressing several issues and the resort’s plans to combat them. In particular, this season’s overcrowding was attributed mainly to the record snow year, and not the newly introduced Ikon Pass of which JHMR is a member. Related: Jackson Hole’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 11, 2019 11 Comments
Solo Skier Killed by Avalanche that Carried Him 1,000ft in Bridger Range Near Bozeman, MT A solo skier was caught and killed in an avalanche in the Bridger Range outside of Bozeman, MT yesterday, Tuesday, February 26. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) reports that the victim, identified today as 36-year-old Bozeman resident Peter Lazar, was carried approximately 1,000-feet. At this time, the cause of death is thought to be related to trauma. The avalanche occurred […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 27, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Red Lodge Mountain, MT | 12-36″ of Snow Forecast NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Red Lodge Mountain Ski Area in Montana that runs from today until Wednesday. 12-36″ of snow are forecast! * WHAT…Heavy snow. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 feet. – NOAA Billings, MT today The snow has already begun at Red Lodge Mountain with 3″ falling last night and 7″ in the past […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 24, 2019 0 Comments
9-Year-Old Boy Found Dead at Big Sky Resort, MT The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a 9-year-old boy was reported missing by his father at 2:51pm on February 19th, 2019 and was found deceased shortly thereafter. The boy was found in a tree well. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office reports that the boy died of blunt force injuries caused by hitting a tree. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 23, 2019 0 Comments
For Adventure From Dawn ’til Dusk Big Sky Resort, MT Has You Covered with 2 Cool New Ski Experiences Big Sky Resort, MT is launching two cool new ski experiences this winter: First Tracks & Everett’s Breakfast and Headlamp Night Skiing. Both experiences allow unprecedented access to Big Sky Resort, before lifts open to the public, and after they close for the day. If dawn patrol and breakfast is your thing, First Tracks & Everett’s Breakfast is the place […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 15, 2019 0 Comments
Experience the World of Wizardry at Red Lodge, MT’s Winter Carnival [Sponsored by: Red Lodge Mountain, MT] There are a ton of reasons to visit Red Lodge Mountain, MT this winter, like awesome terrain, great snow, and a laid back vibe, to name a few. Here’s one more reason to add to the list: the annual Winter Carnival, set for March 2, 2019. It’s the biggest party of the season, and something […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | February 11, 2019 0 Comments
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