SnowBrains Header logo
  • Podcast
  • Weather Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains Vimeo Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

native americans

Owner of Big Squaw Mountain Resort, ME Refuses to Change Resort Name, Says It’s a Tribute to American Indians

big Squaw Mountain resort, Maine,

The owner of Big Squaw Mountain Resort, ME refuses to change the name of his resort under increasing pressure to remove the derogatory word ‘squaw’. James Confalone has no intention of changing the name, saying ‘squaw’ is a tribute to American Indians and his resort stands as a monument to Maine’s Indian tribes. Earlier this week, Squaw Valley ski resort in […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | August 28, 2020
1 Comment

Utah’s Navajo Land Has a Higher Rate of COVID-19 Infection Than New York City

The curve of Utah’s overall coronavirus cases appears to be flattening, but don’t let that fool you — there’s a crisis in the south of the state.  Because it’s officially on sovereign territory of the Navajo Nation on the southern border of San Juan County in Utah, cases on Native American reservations often don’t get included in the State Health […]

SnowBrains | May 22, 2020
0 Comments

Obama to Rename Mt. McKinley, Denali in Honor of Native Americans

President Obama announced on Sunday that 20,320-foot Mount Mckinley in Alaska, North America’s highest Peak, will be renamed Denali. Obama will use his executive power to bring back the mountain’s Native American name. This is a very bold move by Obama. Obama will be […]

Industry NewsIndustry News
SnowBrains | August 31, 2015
0 Comments

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • New Speed Record Set for 2,600-Mile Pacific Crest Trail by British Hiker
    New Speed Record Set for 2,600-Mile Pacific Crest Trail by British Hiker
  • Direct Weather Releases Full 2022-23 Winter Forecast
    Direct Weather Releases Full 2022-23 Winter Forecast
  • Reexamination of Colorado’s Snowpack Leads to a Surprising Discovery about Microplastics and Possible Clues to Receding Snowpacks
    Reexamination of Colorado’s Snowpack Leads to a Surprising Discovery about Microplastics and Possible Clues to Receding Snowpacks
  • [VIDEO] Here’s Exactly When You’ll See Snow This Year (2022)
    [VIDEO] Here’s Exactly When You’ll See Snow This Year (2022)
  • Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Raise Employee Wages by Generous 7.5%
    Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Raise Employee Wages by Generous 7.5%
  • [PHOTOS] Alaska Receives First Snow of Season
    [PHOTOS] Alaska Receives First Snow of Season
  • Farmers' Almanac 2022/23 Winter Forecast: Extreme Winter Predicted With Heavy Snow For 1 Area in Particular
    Farmers' Almanac 2022/23 Winter Forecast: Extreme Winter Predicted With Heavy Snow For 1 Area in Particular
  • Bariloche, Argentina Backcountry Report: Drone Shot of Endless Soft Powder Chute Skiing in Evening Light
    Bariloche, Argentina Backcountry Report: Drone Shot of Endless Soft Powder Chute Skiing in Evening Light
  • French Mayor Wants Visitors to Pay a $15,000 Deposit to Climb Mt. Blanc
    French Mayor Wants Visitors to Pay a $15,000 Deposit to Climb Mt. Blanc
  • Top 11 U.S. Big Mountain Ski Resorts: Opinion From a Freestyle Skier
    Top 11 U.S. Big Mountain Ski Resorts: Opinion From a Freestyle Skier
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map