Will Human-Carrying Drones Make Ski Lifts Obsolete? Australian technology start-up, “Drongo”, is predicting that drones powerful enough to carry humans will soon replace traditional ski-lifts. Drongo is a new company specializing in the research and development of automated aerial drones big enough to transport people. Drongo’s CEO, Dr. Ana Gram-Desnor said in an interview with Sugar Research Australia: “Human payload capable drones have been around for a […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 3 Comments
Marker Drops New Duke PT Hybrid-Touring Binding The Duke PT is Marker’s latest hybrid-freeski binding with a convertible toepiece that allows for both pintech touring capabilities and alpine-certified downhill skiing. The Duke PT will rival similar products from binding manufacturers like Salomon, Atomic, and Armada. Developed in cooperation with Marker’s freeride athletes, the binding is being offered in both a 12 and 16 DIN variation. Related: The […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 0 Comments
Backcountry.com Is Suing Anyone Who Uses Its Namesake: Is This Fair? The e-commerce behemoth Backcountry.com is suing small business owners that have trademarked the word “backcountry”. A year ago, Backcountry.com filed for trademarks protecting the word “backcountry,” on their outdoor gear. Since then, the company has filed dozens of lawsuits and protests within the U.S. Patent and Trade Office targeting businesses that have trademarked the word “backcountry.” The fairness of this […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 5, 2019 10 Comments
The Best Way To Ski For Free At Tahoe Area Resorts: Buy A Tahoe License Plate Plates for Powder is back for the 8th year and offering a free lift ticket to participating Tahoe area resorts for those who purchase a Lake Tahoe license plate in California or Nevada. Plate sales and renewal fees come back to Lake Tahoe resulting in more hiking and biking trails, and watershed restoration projects. Related: Opening Dates for California Ski Resorts… With […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 1, 2019 0 Comments
Looks & Feels Like Mid-Winter At Big Sky Resort, MT: 237% Of Average Snowfall Good afternoon from snowy Big Sky Resort! It looks and feels like mid-winter today, with temps just starting to climb above zero, snow guns blazing, and natural snow covering Lone Peak. With 51” of total snowfall this month, Big Sky has received 237% of average snowfall, making this the third snowiest October in the past 20 years. Big Sky saw […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | October 31, 2019 1 Comment
Hunter Killed By Deer He Thought He Had Just Shot Dead A hunter in the US state of Arkansas has died after being gored by a deer he had just tried to kill. Thomas Alexander, 66, was hunting near the Ozark mountains when he shot the buck and watched it collapse. Assuming the animal was dead, Mr Alexander went to check on the body – at which point the deer stood […] SnowBrains | October 31, 2019 7 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Monday for Montana | Record Lows and 6″ Snow Today for Big Sky Resort The NOAA has issued a winter weather advisory for areas of Montana, with snowfall and record low temperatures. Big Sky Resort could benefit from up to 6″ fresh snow today. Related: Bozeman Airport, MT is the Most Well-Served Ski Destination in the US Making a Trip to Big Sky a No-Brainer On Sunday, both Bozeman (8ºF) and Dillon (10ºF) set new […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 28, 2019 1 Comment
Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings This Winter The National Weather Service is rolling out a new severe weather alert that warns of intense, but short periods of snowfall and wind resulting in reduced visibility called snow squalls. Related: New NOAA App Brings Cool Earth and Space Animations to Your Phone Snow squalls are quick bursts of intense snow accompanied by strong, gusty winds. They’re typically short-lived, lasting […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
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