Wooden Skyscrapers: The Future of Architecture Norway’s third tallest skyscraper also has the most unique construction: it’s made completely out of wood. The building, known as Mjøstårnet – meaning tower of Mjosa – is located in Brumunddal, a small industrial Norwegian town that sits on the edge of Lake Mjosa. This small town is known for its role in the lumber industry, making it the perfect location to […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 21, 2022 5 Comments
Norwegian Ski Area Hits 53-Foot Base After 40″ May Snow Storm The Fonna Glacier Ski Resort in Norway is reporting a 53-foot deep base after resort crews dug it out from under a meter (40″) of snow that fell on the ski area last weekend during a blizzard. Snow-forecast reports that other resorts in the area received up to a meter of new snow in less than 48 hours last weekend […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 22, 2020 0 Comments
The Origins of Skiing? | 8,000 Years Ago… The exact origins of skiing are a bit murky, but one thing is clear. Skiing was originally designed to create movement. In ancient times, skiing was about getting from A to B on snow efficiently. Walking in the deep snow was exhausting, snowshoes were OK, but skis were king. The Sami people of Northern Scandinavia knew that skis were a […] Featured Article Miles Clark | April 25, 2020 44 Comments
Mountain Airport Offering Terminal-To-Piste Transfer By Dog Sled!? Starting December 28, Sweden’s Scandinavian Mountains Airport offers a fresh take on terminal to piste transfers: dog sled. Officials expect the new airport to open by this December and heavily promotes its convenient location. 10 minutes from Sweden’s Salen ski area 40 minutes away from Trysil ski network in Norway. Transfer by dog sled sounds chilly, but the service has […] SnowBrains | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
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