SnowBrains Header logo
  • Milano Cortina 2026
  • Home
  • News
  • Weather
  • Resort Reports
  • Brains
  • Podcast
  • 300 Movie
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains YouTube Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

survival story

Meth, Skis, Soviets, and Surviving the Arctic: The Story of Aimo Koivunen

As history would have it, Finland used an unconventional strategy in World War II. They started neutral, joined forces with the German Axis powers, and ultimately sided with US Allied powers. But their strategy is nowhere near as unusual as the approach one Finnish soldier took to stay alive when facing death on the battlefield. Related: 54 Days of Survival in […]

Post Tag for BrainsBrains
Nick DeRiso | August 8, 2025
1 Comment

Miracle Rescue: Ski Mountaineer Survives 400-Meter Fall Near Pizzo Penca, Switzerland

A ski mountaineer miraculously survived a 400-meter (1,312-foot) fall near the summit of Pizzo Penca in the Swiss Alps, after the snow beneath him suddenly gave way near the peak at 3,037-meter (9,964-foot). Related: American Ski Mountaineer Rescued by Helicopter with 200-Foot Steel Cable from Steep Couloir Near Mont Blanc The dramatic accident occurred shortly before noon on Friday, March […]

Post Tag for AvalancheAvalanche
Julia Schneemann | March 30, 2025
0 Comments

VIDEO: Missing Snowboarder Survives 2-Nights in the Mt. Baker, WA Backcountry

21-year-old Oliver Smith just spent two nights lost in the Mt. Baker backcountry after leaving the northern boundaries of Mt. Baker ski area.  It’s snowed 21″ while he was out there. Oliver was riding with a friend when they tried a new trail and Oliver ended up skidding down a slope into the backcountry.  He continued downhill and ended up […]

Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Play Video
Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 3, 2016
1 Comment

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • [OLYMPICS] Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Dream Ends With Shocking Crash
    [OLYMPICS] Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Dream Ends With Shocking Crash
  • Whistler, BC, Report: Last Minute Miracle
    Whistler, BC, Report: Last Minute Miracle
  • 2 Finnish Freeriders Killed in Avalanche at Sulden, South Tyrol, Italy
    2 Finnish Freeriders Killed in Avalanche at Sulden, South Tyrol, Italy
  • 2 Guests Involved in Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC
    2 Guests Involved in Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC
  • [VIDEO] Skier Mauled by Snow Leopard After Selfie Attempt Near China Ski Resort
    [VIDEO] Skier Mauled by Snow Leopard After Selfie Attempt Near China Ski Resort
  • Canadian Snowboarder Dies After Falling into Waterfall in Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort, Japan
    Canadian Snowboarder Dies After Falling into Waterfall in Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort, Japan
  • The New Corbet's Couloir Live Cam at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, is Pure Entertainment
    The New Corbet's Couloir Live Cam at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, is Pure Entertainment
  • Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days
    Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days
  • U.S. Olympic Athletes to Receive $200,000 Each Thanks to Massive Donation From Billionaire
    U.S. Olympic Athletes to Receive $200,000 Each Thanks to Massive Donation From Billionaire
  • Canadian Snowboarder Mark McMorris Suffers Crash in Training, Gets Stretchered Off Snow
    Canadian Snowboarder Mark McMorris Suffers Crash in Training, Gets Stretchered Off Snow
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Policy
  • Site Map