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14,179′ Mt. Shasta, CA Covered in Snow Today – September 2, 2023

14,179′ Mt. Shasta & 12,335′ Shastina, CA were smothered in snow today, September 2, 2023. Today is also the 2nd day of meteorological fall. Winter is almost here. Photos

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 2, 2023
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NASA: Summer Breakout in Northeast Greenland Leads to Rapid Disintegration of Sea Ice

Summer can be cruel to the planet’s remaining ice. Over just days in July 2023, seasonal warmth led to the rapid disintegration of sea ice near the junction of two large outlet glaciers in northeast Greenland. Related: Remains of German Hiker Missing Since 1986 Revealed on the Matterhorn by Melting Glaciers The two glaciers—Storstrømmen and L. Bistrup Bræ—are visible in […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 8, 2023
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Trip Report: Snowbird, UT – “Pipeline Couloir” on July 21, 2023

Report from July 21, 2023 “Pipeline Couloir” at Snowbird, UT yesterday was a buck-wild adventure ski! Maybe the best adventure skiing I’ve ever had anywhere… Rockfalls, waterfalls, evil melted-out black bomb holes, second-thought-inducing steeps, convoluted/corrugated snow, violent pitch changes, unholy spine-chokes, a large rocky waterfall mid-chute, and more rocks-embedded-in-snow than you can shake a stick at. I actually removed about […]

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Miles Clark | July 24, 2023
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Know Before You Go: Heat-Related Illness and How to Prevent It

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Summer means long days and fun in the sun.  After winter melts away, it’s time to hike, bike, and play in the water.  With summer in full swing, it’s time to brush up on heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. Heat-related illness is often avoidable, yet it kills around 600 people per year.  Check out what experts say about heat exhaustion […]

Katy Shipley | July 22, 2023
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[PHOTOS] Paddling Through a Forest – Record Snowmelt in Eastern Sierra Causes Bizarre Flooding Around Mammoth Lakes, CA

Paddling through a forest – that’s probably the best way to describe being on the water around Mammoth Lakes right now. Record levels of snowmelt in the Eastern Sierra are creating a phenomenon in the Mammoth Lakes Basin that even long-time residents have never seen before. It’s hard to describe, so definitely check out the pictures and video below, but […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | July 20, 2023
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Alta Ski Area, UT, Planting Over 12,000 Native Plants This Summer

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Alta Ski Area, Utah, has always been a big advocate environmental conservation, but this summer, Alta Environmental Center is taking it to the next level by planting more than 12,000 native plants in- and around the ski area. Since 2008, Alta Environmental Center has been advising on and performing conservation efforts in Little Cottonwood Canyon, in an effort to preserve […]

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Tyler Hatch | July 14, 2023
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[PHOTOS] How the Top FIS Athletes Are Spending Their Summer

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If you are wondering what the stars of the FIS circuit are up to in summer, we have taken a peek around social media for their summer holiday updates. Some are doing glacier training, some are focusing on strength, while others are taking some deserved time off. Below a selection of the summer activities of some of the world’s top […]

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Julia Schneemann | July 14, 2023
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A Swath of Heavy Pollen Arrives with a Vengeance to Lake Tahoe, CA

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After a record-breaking winter filled with an astonishing amount of snowfall and a spring that brought abnormal and prolonged cold weather and rain, a heavy wave of pollen has finally arrived at (and in) Lake Tahoe. It’s visible on cars and on the streets, pools into piles on the shores of the lake, and even creates clouds from strong wind […]

John Cunningham | July 7, 2023
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Breckenridge, CO, Report: Peak 10 Classic – 4th of July

Report from July 4th, 2023 The Fourth of July corn wasn’t only enjoyed on the cob in Breckenridge, Colorado, this year. On Tuesday hundreds of dedicated, corn-harvesting Colorado skiers made their way up to Breckenridge’s Peak 10 to earn some creamy, corny turns at the annual Peak 10 Classic. Skiing Breckenridge’s Fourth of July Bowl in celebration of the nation’s independence […]

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Aunika Skogen | July 6, 2023
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There’s Still an Astonishing 8 Feet of Snow on the Ground at Alta, UT

When you set a snowfall record of over 900 inches for the season, you must wonder how long it will stick around. Related: [VIDEO] All the Snow Records Utah Ski Areas Broke Last Season At Alta, the answer is well into summer, as they still measure over eight feet of snow under Devil’s Castle.  See the update from Ski Utah […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 29, 2023
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Winter Park Resort, CO, Says Good-Bye to its Longest Winter Season Ever; Preps to Open for Summer Adventure on June 16

The snow is melting fast, the days are getting longer, and the streams and rivers are flowing in the Colorado Rocky Mountains surrounding Winter Park Resort. Summer is peeking around the corner, which means Winter Park will open its summer operations, including its famed Trestle Bike Park, on Friday, June 16, 2023. Related: Winter Park Resort, CO, Donates All Proceeds […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 1, 2023
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Park City Mountain, UT, Announces Summer 2023 Operation Details

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Summer activities are scheduled to open June 16 at Mountain Village Adventure Park; Canyons Village to open June 30 Following a historic winter with record-breaking snowfall, Park City Mountain is excited to announce it will begin summer operations on Friday, June 16, at the Park City Mountain Village Adventure Park, and summer operations will begin on Friday, June 30, at […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 22, 2023
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2023 Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, Summer Tip Sheet & Fast Facts

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Experience high alpine summer at Breckenridge with scenic chairlift rides, mountainside activities, hiking, biking, and more open daily from Friday, June 30, through Labor Day, September 4. Situated above a vibrant and historic mountain town, Breck offers numerous year-round adventures, as well as more than 200 restaurants, bars, and shops throughout its historic downtown. Hop on the free BreckConnect Gondola […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 17, 2023
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2023 Vail Mountain, CO, Summer Tip Sheet & Fast Facts 

Under blue skies for more than 300 days each year, Vail is the world’s premier mountain resort destination. The year-round alpine destination delivers a superior, seamless experience for every guest, from the vast terrain and natural grandeur of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary options and luxurious accommodations that line […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 15, 2023
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Beaver Creek Resort, CO, Summer 2023 Tip Sheet

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Beaver Creek Resort, CO, is the world’s number one luxury family resort. From mountaintop family adventures to the long-standing tradition of warm chocolate chip cookies served at 3 p.m., Beaver Creek provides legendary attention to detail and rarefied experiences and warmly welcomes guests as the perpetual hosts. Savor the best of Beaver Creek through its signature experiences like scenic chairlift […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 11, 2023
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Cycling the West Coast: Missing Bolts [Day 3]

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Day 3 I left Shelton ready to hit the road for another big day! My route today took me down the backroads of rural Washington. This was a nice change of pace from yesterday, I hardly saw any cars and I sure didn’t miss the huge logging trucks zipping right by me. The terrain was mostly gentle, rolling hills in […]

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Luke Guilford | April 27, 2023
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Cycling the West Coast: Beautiful Gardens and Sloppy Grilled Cheese [Day 2]

Day 2 I left my host’s place in Port Ludlow around 8:30 am, but not before having a delicious breakfast and some last-minute route planning. We debated two routes; one route taking me down the west coast of the Hood Canal and the other route sending me east of the hood canal. My hosts provided me with some insight into […]

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Luke Guilford | April 26, 2023
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Cycling the West Coast: An Adventure Begins [Day 1]

Exploring Seattle's trails. Photo Credit: Luke Guilford

Hi everyone, last summer, I spent 33 days cycling from Seattle, WA to Paso Robles, CA. All in all, I rode around 1,400 miles on my father’s old 1980-somethin’ Schwinn Peloton and camped in some of the most beautiful locations along the west coast. For this series of posts, I will be rolling out old journal entries from the trip […]

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Luke Guilford | April 25, 2023
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How To Dive Off A Cliff… SAFELY!

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Ahhh summer… the time for fun in the sun with a change in pace and scenery. Cracking a cold beer, hiking up a nice 14er, and hanging out by the water are all things that come to my mind when the real feel changes from 25°F to 95°F. A personal summer favorite of mine is cliff jumping, but with many […]

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Avatar photo Lindsay Hayden | August 22, 2022
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Summer at the Resort, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone

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Report from August 2-6, 2022 My family loves outdoor adventure.  This made a family vacation to Jackson Hole a pretty obvious choice.  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is famous for its skiing, and I had always wanted to come for that, but it just so happened that my first time visiting the area ended up being in the summer. It still […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | August 9, 2022
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