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Peru, VT Received a Potential State Record 44.8″ Snowfall in 24-Hours Last Week

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The National Weather Service is investigating a snowfall report of 44.8″ in Peru, VT, which, if verified, will become Vermont’s highest 24-hour snowfall on record. The current record stands at 42″ from 1995 in Jay Peak. Peru, VT is home to Bromley Mountain ski resort. It looks like conditions there following this storm were once in a lifetime! The map […]

SnowBrains | December 21, 2020
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Record Breaking 140″ Snowfall Event Triggers Extreme Avalanche Danger in Europe

Austrian and Italian authorities issued avalanche alerts this week as record-breaking snowfall jeopardized public safety.  Related: Heavy Snowfall and Avalanche Risk Forces Cancelation of Women’s World Cup Super-G Races According to snow-forecast.com, resorts in Northern Italy received nearly 140″ (355cm) of snow in just 4 days. Much of the Alps region received more than 100″ (250 cm) in the same time […]

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Clay Malott | December 8, 2020
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Woman Swims Across Monterey Bay, CA in Record Time

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In a tremendous 13-hour endeavor, Catherine Breed made history by becoming the fastest woman to ever swim across the Monterey Bay. Departing on Monday evening from Santa Cruz, Breed swam 25 miles through the night, finally finishing this monstrous distance swim on Tuesday morning. “I couldn’t wait to sit down. I enjoyed parts of it, but I was really happy to […]

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Spencer Cox | September 25, 2020
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Denver, CO Just Broke Its Record for Most 90º Days in a Year

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In what has been a topsy-turvy month, Denver hit 90ºF Saturday, breaking the record for the most 90º days in a year. Related: Denver, CO Hit 101ºF on Saturday, the Latest Date Ever Recorded for a 100º Day | Today it Will Snow… Saturday was the 74th day at or above 90. The previous record, set in 2012, was 73. […]

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SnowBrains | September 22, 2020
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5-Year-Old Twins Break Record For Becoming the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta, the infamous, 14,179-foot volcanic mountain located in Northern California, can be found on the bucket list of numerous mountaineers around the globe. To summit this majestic, towering peak, most experienced climbers dedicate weeks of training and acquire the necessary resources in order to successfully reach the top. From the fastest ascent to the number of times climbed, various […]

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Emily Crofton | September 21, 2020
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Propelled by Segway, First Person Scooters Coast to Coast

On August 25th, exactly two months after setting off, Graham Pollard became the first person to scooter across the United States. He completed the 4,000-mile journey on a Segway Ninebot KickScooter Max traveling at a max speed of 18.6 mph. The venture mostly followed the TransAmerica Trail, a bike route from coast to coast. Chasing Pollard across the country, Christian Boyle and […]

Alex Camerino | August 26, 2020
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453 Miles Across Oregon in 7 Days! Emily Hanlon Sets New Record on Oregon PCT

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Wow… this 2020 summer season has undoubtedly been one to remember. Despite all the chaos swirling around the world at the moment, ultra-runners have been out making the most of these unprecedented times. And, as a result, the trail running community has seen numerous F.K.Ts (Fastest Known Times) being set all over the world. Related: Breaking Records and Helping a […]

Spencer Cox | August 21, 2020
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Colorado Runner Climbs 1,000 Feet Up First Boulder Flatiron in Under 10 Minutes!

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The Flatirons are a prominent fixture in Boulder, CO that attracts the likes of hikers, runners, and climbers. For decades, there have been a handful of dedicated runners and climbers who have devoted themselves to test their mettle as they surge up the 1,000-foot rock faces in record time. Related: Boulder, Colorado | If You Have A Weekend To Spend […]

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Spencer Cox | August 20, 2020
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