8-Year-Old Seriously Injured Following 30-Foot Fall From Chairlift at Mount Ski Gull, MN An 8-year-old boy from Breezy Point, Minnesota, was seriously injured after falling 30 to 40 feet from a chairlift at Mount Ski Gull on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 6:24 p.m. Related: [UPDATED] Snowboarder Seriously Injured After Falling Almost 50 Feet From Chairlift at Keystone Resort, CO The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Ski Gull Ski Patrol, Pillager Fire & […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Collides with Skidoo in Sölden Ski Resort, Austria A collision on Austria’s famed Sölden Ski Resort has left a German skier hospitalized with facial injuries. The accident occurred on December 17, at approximately 12:50 p.m., when a 33-year-old skier collided with an uphill skidoo on the Gaislachkogel slope 8. Emergency responders transported the injured skier to a hospital in Innsbruck. The extent of his facial injuries remains unclear. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Guests Rescued From Chairlift at Camelback Mountain, PA, After Being Stuck for 3 Hours It is something that every rider has seen at some stage on the news, social media, or in person: someone being rescued off of a ski lift. No skier or snowboarder ever wants this to happen to them, so, understandably, people will react strongly when it does. On Tuesday, December 17, this happened when guests had to be rescued from […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
Ingemar Stenmark Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary of First Career World Cup Win The world’s most successful male alpine skier, Ingemar Stenmark, celebrates the 50th anniversary of his first career World Cup victory this winter. On December 17, 1974, then 18-year-old Stenmark claimed the victory at Madonna di Campiglio, Italy. “The Silent Swede” went on to win a total of 86. FIS Alpine World Cups, of which 46 were won in Giant Slalom, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
Videographers Sue NPS Over Denied Permits at Grand Teton National Park, WY Picture three people standing next to each other in Yellowstone National Park. One’s an ordinary tourist, one’s a news reporter, and the third’s a documentary filmmaker. They’re all filming Old Faithful, using the exact same iPhone, and without disturbing anyone around them. Under federal law, the tourist and the reporter are doing nothing wrong. But the documentarian could face heavy fines, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 18, 2024 2 Comments
Hunter Mountain, NY, Opens 2 Brand New Chairlifts Hunter Mountain, guests, local community members, and the team celebrated a major milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at one of its two new Epic Lift Upgrades designed to elevate the skiing and riding experience this winter season. Broadway Express: A new high-speed, 6-person chair replaced the existing 4-person fixed-grip Broadway Lift and reduces wait times at one of the mountain’s […] Industry News Press Release | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
POC Releases New ‘Obex Connect’ Helmet, Offering One-Touch Communication On The Mountain At some point, while on the mountain, most skiers and snowboarders will get separated from their group. This usually happens because the group is too spread out, or some members of the group can ski down the mountain faster than others. It can be frustrating, especially for someone who may be skiing at a resort they have never been to. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
For an Authentic and Affordable Wyoming Adventure, Check Out These 4 Lesser-Known Ski Areas When you think of skiing in Wyoming, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort often steals the spotlight with its legendary terrain and iconic reputation. But what if we told you there’s a world of powdery wonder beyond the Tetons? Wyoming is home to a number of lesser-known ski resorts that combine big-mountain vibes with small-town charm without the massive crowds. From hidden gems […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
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