Big Snow Can Also Bring Big Problems: Snow Immersion Suffocation Powder days are great, one of the many reasons we ski and ride. Whether it’s 6” or 16”, cutting fresh tracks and taking face shots make everything worthwhile. The rare storms, where we count snowfall in feet, not inches, will have us talking about it for years. Remember that storm in Feb 2023… Related: VIDEO: Pro Skier Shows Us the […] Brains SnowBrains | December 27, 2025 3 Comments
Snowboarder Killed After Being Buried in Deep Snow at Park City Mountain, UT A 55-year-old male snowboarder from Hawaii lost his life at Park City Mountain, Utah, on Wednesday, March 19, after being discovered buried in snow on an intermediate trail. The incident occurred in the Canyons Village area of the resort, near the Alley run off the Super Condor Express lift. Related: Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 20, 2025 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
VIDEO: Tense Minutes as Crew Race Against Time to Rescue Pro Skier Buried Head First After Failed Jump View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ahmet Dadali (@ahmetdadali) This is an intense watch, made worse by the fact you can hear him shouting for help… avalanches aren’t the only danger in the backcountry, and without his crew, this would’ve had a different ending. Snow suffocation is real and can happen to anyone. Related: Big […] SnowBrains | March 29, 2021 0 Comments
37-Year-Old Man Died in Deep Snow at Alta Ski Area, UT A Seattle man died Thursday at Alta Ski Area, UT after he was found unresponsive near a tree in deep snow, according to authorities. 37-year-old Sean Brennan was found unconscious near the Sunspot area by skiers at around 2:30 pm. The skiers performed lifesaving efforts before he was transported to Alta Medical Clinic, where he was pronounced dead. Related: Tree Well […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 6, 2020 0 Comments
Ohio Man Resuscitated After Being Found Unconscious on Vail Mountain An Ohio man is thankful to be alive after being resuscitated by surrounding strangers on Vail Mountain. On January 19th, Michael Laush had been found face-down and unconscious after falling into a void behind a rock that had filled in with loose, light snow. Vail reported 11″ that morning, on top of 8″ the previous two days. A woman noticed two boots […] Industry News Jon Roubik | January 28, 2019 0 Comments
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