Australian Government Enforces 12-Day Lockdown in NSW as Winter Break Begins The Australian government stuck a knife into the heart of New Zealand ski areas yesterday by locking down and restricting movement in New South Wales (NSW) for twelve days after the Sydney community covid-19 outbreak. Ski fields in New Zealand have been flooded with cancellations as quarantine-free travel remains off the cards during most of the New South Wales school […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 29, 2021 0 Comments
Man Fined $1150 for Breaking Canadian Quarantine Act in an Attempt to Ride Whistler, BC Last week, police pulled over a man driving a car with an expired California license plate on the famous Sea-to-Sky highway in West Vancouver, Canada, only to find out that he was attempting to go to Whistler to snowboard while still having two days left of quarantine. According to CBC News, after being pulled over and questioned, police called Canadian […] Industry News Liam Abbott | December 11, 2020 1 Comment
25 of Colorado’s 64 Counties Move to ‘Level Orange’ Coronavirus Restriction—One Away from ‘Stay at Home’ Order Rising hospitalizations, repetitive news media headlines, seemingly mild state restrictions that bring forth more, stricter state restrictions that soon leave you with nothing open but the grocery stores and the (ski area-less) mountains themselves—sound familiar? It’s not Déjà vu, it’s COVID—again, eight months later. Just as we all have collectively feared from the time when ski lifts stopped spinning last […] Martin Kuprianowicz | November 16, 2020 0 Comments
New Mexico Ski Resorts Challenging Governor’s Quarantine Order Heading to New Mexico for some snow this winter? There seems to be a battle brewing between the state’s ski resorts and the Governor. The Governor of New Mexico instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors from out of state. Ski resorts in the state say they can’t, and won’t, abide by the Governor’s order. Where’s the disconnect? New Mexico […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 27, 2020 0 Comments
Chilean Police Detain Five People For Snowboarding In Farellones Chilean police arrested five snowboarders yesterday for not carrying the necessary permits that allow movement in Farellones due to quarantine. On Thursday 23rd in Chile, police were alerted of the presence of snowboarders riding without carrying the corresponding permits on route G-251. This route connects Farellones with Valle Nevado and is a recognized backcountry area. When the Chilean police arrived, […] Industry News Sebastian Opazo | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
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Happy Quarantine from Vermont! For a person who is constantly on the move and making plans left and right, like myself, slowing down goes against all instincts. The year 2020 had started off strong for me, juggling two jobs and an internship. My typical week consisted of my full-time adventure travel company job and ended with coaching for a Freestyle Ski Team on the […] Emily Crofton | May 2, 2020 0 Comments
Bears, Bobcats, Coyotes: The Wildlife Takes Back Yosemite National Park Courtesy of the coronavirus, Yosemite National Park is now closed, the campgrounds are empty, and the trails are absent of people. All that remains are its true inhabitants — the wildlife. RELATED: One of North America’s Rarest Mammals Spotted in Yosemite: The Sierra Red Fox Tourists aren’t allowed in California’s most popular national park as of March 20, but if […] SnowBrains | April 18, 2020 0 Comments
Quarantine Update: How I’m Staying Sane And Smiling Hello from my home in Calgary, Alberta! As we approach almost a month in quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I’d share how I’m keeping my spirits up as I’m stuck indoors like much of the world. Hopefully, some of these activities and time passers that I’m using to keep busy might interest you too and give you […] Laughs Lucy Ferneyhough | April 17, 2020 0 Comments
Legendary Mammoth, CA Photographer Slays Powder With Family on Their Back Deck During Biggest Storm of the Year On the biggest powder day of the season at Mammoth, CA, legendary photographer Christian Pondella and his family crush powder on their back deck. That’s one way to do quarantine at home with your family. RELATED: #MiracleMarch in Lake Tahoe, CA: 9.5 FEET of Snow Fell in the Last 3 Days… Christian Pondella is one of the top adventure sports […] SnowBrains | April 8, 2020 0 Comments
Austrian Ski Area Linked to Thousands of Coronavirus Cases Is Relaxing Quarantine Rules The lockdown that has been in effect for three weeks across all 279 municipalities in Tirol, Austria, was lifted last night allowing people to leave their homes for exercise. Authorities are requesting that people refrain from ski touring or any other ‘extreme’ alpine pursuits. Related: UPDATE: 2,500 Coronavirus Victims Sign-Up for Class Action Lawsuit Against Austrian Ski Area Tirol is […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2020 0 Comments
Train at Home During COVID-19 Quarantine with Exum Mountain Guide Zahan Billimoria With history in the making, we can all expect to be stuck inside for the time being while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold — but that time does not have to be wasted. Luckily for us mountain enthusiasts, Jackson Hole mountain guide Zahan Billimoria is offering his Samsara Mountain Training bodyweight workouts program for FREE during this trying crisis. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | March 18, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: Utah Skier Practicing Social Distancing in Snowy, Red Rock Desert ON3P skis athlete and Idaho native Jonnie Merrill sets a good example of social distancing by shredding a very aesthetically pleasing backcountry zone in one of Utah’s snow, red rock deserts. Skiing relatively safe terrain due to a snowpack concerns, Merrill sends cliffs and tight chutes among the beautiful red rock. That’s one way to practice good quarantine measures during […] Backcountry SnowBrains | March 17, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: The Origin of the Word “Quarantine” The word quarantine is being thrown around a lot these days. Where does it come from? What’s its etymology? The history of the word quarantine is very cool and learning it’s original meaning will make you sound way smarter than all your friends while you’re all #SocialDistancing, so let’s go for it. “The very word quarantine is rooted in the […] Brains The Brains | March 15, 2020 0 Comments
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