Germany’s Ski Resort That’s Covered in Sand Monte Kaolino, located in Hirschau, Germany, is unlike any other ski resort in the world. Only at Monte Kaolino can athletes shred up a slope full of sand instead of snow. Because of its unique material, Monte Kaolino attracts tourists mainly in the summer months. Although the material and season are unusual, the 360-foot slope uses a chair lift that […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 26, 2021 0 Comments
Sahara Snow hits Europe, Turning Skies Orange The Sahara Desert flowed onto the Europen slopes. A normal occurrence in which winds send sand from the south sent more particles than usual, turning European skies orange and covering the ski slopes. A southernly drift of wind that typically brings spring temperatures. Instead, brought a sand plume thousands of miles and retained a good portion in the atmosphere. Skiers […] Cameron Griffin | February 8, 2021 0 Comments
Sandboarding Takes Over Cape Town, South Africa No snow? How about sand? Sandboarding is taking over Cape Town, South Africa as the city’s next great extreme sport. It almost never snows in Cape Town, but that isn’t stopping adventurers from riding the local mountains. And by mountains, I mean sand dunes, huge, white, sand dunes. Cape Town, South Africa is located on he southern most tip of […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | August 25, 2020 0 Comments
Authorities Fill Californian Skate Parks With Sand to Prevent Kids Breaking Social Distancing Orders Officials in California have dumped 37-tons of sand into a popular skate park tp prevent young skaters from continually violating the stay at home order and to promote social distancing. Officials filled in the park in San Clemente, CA to ensure that people adhere to the order. Related: Carving Asphalt. Electric Skateboards are the Snowboards of the Summer “San Clemente had […] SnowBrains | April 20, 2020 1 Comment
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