[VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees Terrifying. It’s one of those superlatives websites use to get you to click. But in this case, it’s justified. It’s terrifying to think how quickly your day can change from shredding deep powder and having the time of your life to actually fighting for your life. It’s terrifying to imagine the thoughts going through that boarder’s mind. It’s terrifying to think […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2023 0 Comments
Snowboarder Found Buried in Deep Snow in Ravine in Closed Area of SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC Police are investigating the death of a snowboarder at SilverStar Mountain Resort, BC, at the weekend. The victim, who was riding alone, was discovered buried in deep snow in a ravine in the closed Putnam Creek area of the resort. A passing skier saw his snowboard sticking out of the snow. The area was closed due to poor conditions. “The initial […] SnowBrains | December 21, 2021 0 Comments
Personal Account of an Amazing Snow Immersion Rescue and Recovery at Dodge Ridge, CA On Thursday, January 28, 2021, my friend Justin Calbert died in a snow immersion incident at Dodge Ridge. What’s amazing is that he’s alive today to hear and tell the story. Justin is a 38-year-old snowboarder who has spent his entire life at Dodge Ridge. He is one of the most talented and strongest riders I know and is very […] Mike Bartholow | February 5, 2021 5 Comments
Skier Died After Being Found Upside Down in Deep Snow at Mammoth Mountain, CA A 52-year-old man from Oceanside, CA, died Thursday after being discovered upside down and unconscious in deep snow on Mammoth Mountain. The man was found at noon by other skiers and snowboarders who attempted to dig him out while calling ski patrol. He was at the intersection of Hully Gully and Redwing. Related: Big Snow Can Also Bring Big Problems: Snow […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 30, 2021 1 Comment
Skier Dies in Deep Snow Tree Well at Alpental Ski Resort, WA The King County, WA Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a skier died at Alpental ski area, WA after falling into a tree well on Saturday. Â 45-year-old Richard Glade was found face down in a tree well in deep snow at around 2pm on Sunday. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office reported on Monday that the cause of death was […] SnowBrains | December 13, 2016 0 Comments
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