4th Person Dies Attempting to Summit 14,000-Foot-Peak in Colorado This Summer There is a growing movement to promote safety and educate hikers, due to the fourth death on a 14er this year, reports The Denver Channel. Jake Lord was attempting his 23rd 14er, Capitol Peak, last Saturday when he fell to his death. With over 260,000 summit trips every year in Colorado, a figure which is increasing as more and more […] Climbing Steven Agar | July 20, 2017 3 Comments
A Pair of Skiers Survive 52 Hours in the Colorado Backcountry Completely Unprepared Dillon, Colorado native Kelsey Malin and her friend spent 52 hours in the backcountry unprepared after accidentally leaving the boundary of Monarch ski resort in Colorado. The pair were skiing Monarch for the first time on the 25th of January when they exited the resort boundary by accident and dropped into a perfectly fresh powder run down the backside of the resort. According […] Backcountry Dylan Cautela | February 7, 2017 0 Comments
Breckenridge Reclaims Longest Shot Ski World Record Last January, Wasatch Brewery in Park City, UT broke the world record for longest shot ski, which had been held previously by Breckenridge. The brewery beat the record with a shot ski holding 1,191 shots of their local beer. At this years annual Ullr festival hosted in Breckenridge, the Colorado ski resort aimed to take back their title. The four day festival […] Dylan Cautela | January 19, 2017 0 Comments
Snowfall Totals Downgraded For Storm Heading To The Western U.S. Sunday, Powderchasers released their update on the impending storms for this coming week. Unfortunately, in most locations, the probability for a good dose of powder has been downgraded. The models are showing a good chance of cold air returning to most of the west come midweek, but the moisture coming off of the Pacific will not be as heavy as expected. The […] Weather Dylan Cautela | November 14, 2016 1 Comment
The History of Grand Targhee Ski Area, WY + Old School Photo Tour: 42 miles northwest of Jackson Hole lies a lesser known Teton ski destination: Grand Targhee Resort. Accessible only through the Teton Valley in Idaho, this Alta WY ski resort is a bit off the beaten path – which is what makes Grand Targhee so great. ameliatraynor | January 21, 2016 6 Comments
Jackson Hole Dreams – Griffin Post Jackson Hole is the place to ski this winter. If snowfall is measured by people doing snow dances, then Jackson Hole has become a giant flash mob, with already 210 inches this season!! Jackson Hole presents TGR rider and US Free Skiing Champion, Griffin perfectly titled segment “Jackson Hole Dreams”. Just don’t be surprised that while watching this video you subconsciously booked a trip out to Wyoming’s winter wonderland. You wont regret it, just go make some dreams become […] Michael Etezadi | January 13, 2015 0 Comments
Weather Forecast: April Still Delivering Snow! Winter has continued to make a comeback in April. There are two separate storms currently making their way across the United States.The Tahoe region got upwards of two feet from mother nature’s April Fools joke. Mt. Bachelor also received several feet of snow in the same storm cycle. Colorado and Utah are experiencing the tail end of a storm that moved into the region […] Weather SnowBrains | April 3, 2014 0 Comments
Two Injured in Avalanche at Sunshine Village Resort Two skiers have been injured in an avalanche at Sunshine Village resort. The avalanche occurred around 2pm on Monday and buried both skiers. At the time of the avalanche there were other skiers nearby who were able to notify the avalanche Rescue personnel of Sunshine Village. Both skiers were located […] Avalanche SnowBrains | April 1, 2014 0 Comments
Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado Tonight | 3-7 Inches Forecast & 3 Ski Resorts OPEN Colorado has been winning all Fall this year. Now, Colorado is simply dominating… Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, & Wolf Cree ski resorts will be open in Colorado this weekend and all of them will have a fresh coat of snow. NOAA: For today and tonight: An upper level disturbance will move across Colorado tonight. Snow will develop in the northern mountains late this afternoon and continue tonight. Rain and snow […] Weather SnowBrains | October 17, 2013 2 Comments
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