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The Evolution of Ski Patrol: Dogs, Tech, and Love for the Mountains

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Ski patrol has been part of the ski industry from the very beginning.  From ancient monks rescuing travelers in the Alps to drones joining the Aspen Mountain Rescue, the desire to keep each other safe in the mountains is tried and true. Ski patrol today strives to keep up with the ever-changing ski industry. This had led to advanced avalanche mitigation and high […]

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Katy Shipley | August 26, 2021
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Astronomical Event: Jupiter, Venus, And The Moon To Form A Smiley Face Next Month

In times like these, the world needs reasons to smile. Luckily for us, the cosmos is about to lend a hand with that. On May 16, a crescent moon, beneath Venus & Jupiter, will form a smiley face in the sky. This spectacle is called conjunction and is quite rare. The last time this happened was 12 years ago in […]

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The Brains | April 30, 2020
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NASA Captures Breathtaking New Images of Saturn

What. A. Photo. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration recently captured this photo of Saturn showing these mysterious yet captivating fluorescent colors that are a result of auroras at the planet’s north and south poles.  NASA said in an Instagram post: “This false-color composite image, constructed from data obtained by our Cassini spacecraft, shows the glow of auroras streaking out […]

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SnowBrains | April 18, 2020
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The Utah Avalanche Center Explains Why North-Facing Slopes Keep Better Snow

Ever wonder how the snow on high elevation north facing slopes remains dry powder during such warm weather? The Utah Avalanche Center explained the science behind this in an Instagram post yesterday, Feb. 23: (1) The sun either doesn’t hit the snow it or the sun hits the snow at such a shallow angle that most of the solar radiation is […]

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SnowBrains | February 24, 2020
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NASA Figures Out Why Mysterious Rings Form on one of Earth’s Oldest and Deepest Lakes

For several decades, scientists and astronauts observing Lake Baikal have noticed giant rings in the spring ice on one of the world’s oldest and deepest lakes. ⁣ Related: Snow: The Survival Mechanism For An Exclusive Ecosystem⁣ While the rings have attracted speculation and a few conspiracy theories, decades of satellite data and field-based studies collected by NASA have shed light […]

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SnowBrains | February 8, 2020
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2020 Marker Kingpin 13 Gear Review

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The 2020 Marker Kingpin does it all. It the no-brainer choice when it comes to picking one binding to bridge the gap between resort skiing and backcountry laps. It’s a durable binding meant to charge hard even on the most hardpack of days, yet will still bring stability and stoke when riding soft powder. I try to stay away from […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | January 10, 2020
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Plant-Based Ski Wear and Bluetooth Powered Gadgets Set to Hit Slopes in 2020

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As the 2019/20 ski season finally gets underway, winter holiday provider Club Med has teamed up with industry experts to predict future trends in skiwear. People want more from their clothing, which is why the top trends go beyond just style – extending into safety, performance and more ethical ski fashion pieces. The latest slope wear predictions for 2020 include […]

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SnowBrains | December 13, 2019
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Will Human-Carrying Drones Make Ski Lifts Obsolete?

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Australian technology start-up, “Drongo”, is predicting that drones powerful enough to carry humans will soon replace traditional ski-lifts. Drongo is a new company specializing in the research and development of automated aerial drones big enough to transport people. Drongo’s CEO, Dr. Ana Gram-Desnor  said in an interview with Sugar Research Australia: “Human payload capable drones have been around for a […]

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SnowBrains | November 6, 2019
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