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
Missing Snowmobiler Presumed Dead After Being Buried In An Avalanche In Idaho According to East Idaho News, Search & Rescue teams are searching for a missing snowmobiler in the Mt. Jefferson area of Fremont County, ID. At around 5:00pm on Wednesday, local authorities were notified of a missing snowmobiler. A large group of them were venturing out in the backcountry near Mt. Jefferson, when one of them noticed that another was missing. It was […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 11, 2018 0 Comments
Hidden Ski Resorts in Canada Worth Exploring Planning a holiday to a Canadian ski resort but don’t want to wait in crazy lift lines, dodge people on the slopes and want to avoid excessive prices? I hear you! This article looks at some of the best kept secret ski resorts in Canada that offer some great terrain, excellent atmosphere with fewer crowds and often at cheaper rates. […] Industry News Caitlin Perry | October 9, 2017 3 Comments
John Spriggs Arrested in Bend, Oregon for Burglary and Assault Early yesterday morning, Bend police department were dispatched to a domestic disturbance call in an apartment complex on Northwest Riverside Boulevard. The report came from a neighbor who heard a physical altercation occurring in the nearby apartment and upon the arrival of the police they found that there had indeed been a quarrel. The suspect, John Spriggs, was an invited guest to the […] Backcountry Dylan Cautela | March 16, 2017 9 Comments
Pro Snowmobiler, Josh Roth, Dies in Idaho Avalanche Eastern Idaho: Professional snowmobiler, Josh Roth, from Alpine Wyoming, was killed in an avalanche Thursday when riding near the Wyoming state line. Around 11:40 a.m. Search and Rescue teams from Bonnevile County, Idaho, as well Lincoln County, Wyoming, responded to calls regarding an injured man caught in an avalanche. Roth, 35, had been riding with a friend when the avalanche […] Avalanche Robin Azer | February 13, 2017 2 Comments
As The 2017 X Games Approach, The Selection Process Has Begun And Invitations Have Been Sent Out X Games is one of the biggest winter sports events in the world. The athlete competition is at an all time high along with the skill. To get an invitation to compete in such an event is extremely challenging and a huge honor. The way the X Games invitation system works starts with the previous seasons podium finishers. Each person who […] Dylan Cautela | November 17, 2016 0 Comments
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