Backcountry Beta: Exploring the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area Brought to you by Mono County Tourism When winter takes hold in the Eastern Sierra, the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA) becomes a popular destination for backcountry enthusiasts. Powderhounds flock to this area during the cold winter months, usually with snowmobiles. Shortly after you turn onto Highway 108 (Sonora Pass), the snow starts, and the journey begins. Located seven miles […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 29, 2022 4 Comments
Former Pro-Skier David Lesh Fires Attorney, Postponing Sentencing, in Keystone Resort, CO, Illegal Snowmobiling Case Former pro-skier David Lesh should have been in court today for his sentencing after being found guilty of illegally riding a snowmobile at a terrain park in closed Keystone Resort on April 24, 2020, and undertaking an unauthorized commercial venture on national forestland. However, his decision earlier this month to fire his attorney means he will not face sentencing today, […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 21, 2021 3 Comments
VIDEO: Turning the Port City of Duluth, MN Into A Snowmobile Thrill Ride w/ Red Bull Rider Levi LaVallee [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vzbji6cNyM"] SnowBrains | April 7, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming Opens Today, December 15 It’s official! Yellowstone National Park will be opening today, December 15, for winter operations. If you are interested in going or are just wondering what there is to do in Yellowstone during the winter, here is what you should know. Yellowstone Winter Operations Yellowstone National Park does not allow vehicles to enter most of the park in the winter, making […] Liam Abbott | December 15, 2020 0 Comments
Man Killed by Avalanche While Snowmobiling Near Togwotee Pass, WY The 27-year-old man who died after he was buried in an avalanche while snowmobiling on Togwotee Pass has been named as Dale Walter Clyde Laedtke of New London, Wisconsin. A cause of death has not been released. The man was snowmobiling with three friends on the north side of Togwotee Pass near Breccia Cliffs when the avalanche was triggered, Sheriff Matt Carr […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Father and Son Killed in Avalanche While Snowmobiling Near Invermere, BC Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Calgary man and his son who died after an avalanche near the resort town of Invermere over the weekend, reports the Calgary Herald. “Larry and Matt Burdiga were tragically lost in an avalanche accident . . . doing what they love most, sledding,” reads a GoFundMe set up to help support […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 15, 2019 0 Comments
Spout Springs, Oregon Grows Life for the 2018/19 Season Spout Springs Ski Area is scheduled to open once again. This is the first year operation will resume after being shut down for the past two seasons. Located in Weston, Oregon, the resort is located in the northeast corner of the state, about halfway between Seattle, WA, and Boise, ID. Favored by beginners and families looking for a day on the snow, […] Industry News Jon Roubik | December 14, 2018 3 Comments
Washington Avalanche Buries 5 Snowmobilers & Kills 1 On Sunday According to Kittitas County Officials, 5 individuals were snowmobiling on Stampede Pass, WA when an avalanche completely buried 3 of them, partially buried 2, and killed 1. At the time of the incident, they were 16 miles west of Cle Elum. The group was taking a lunch break, when the slope above them broke away and completely buried 3 members of […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 26, 2018 0 Comments
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