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
Seattle Skier Dies in Tragic Tree Well Accident at Mt. Bachelor, OR A skier tragically lost his life at Mt. Bachelor on March 17, 2025, after falling into a tree well and becoming trapped in deep snow. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Benjamin Shelkey of Seattle, Washington, was found unresponsive by fellow skiers who worked desperately to free him before beginning CPR. The emergency unfolded at 3:04 p.m. when Deschutes County 911 received […] Industry News Brent Thomas | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
79-Year-Old Man Found Alive after Spending the Night in a Tree Well at Blacktail Mountain, MT A 79-year-old male skier was found alive after spending an entire night lost at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Montana. The man had taken shelter in a tree well—a hollow space that forms around a tree trunk when snowfall accumulates on its branches, preventing snow buildup beneath. To stay warm, he used pine branches as insulation and started a small […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
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 | February 14, 2025 3 Comments
New Snow Safety Video to Raise Awareness About Deep Snow and Avalanche Risks TRUCKEE, Calif.—[January 24, 2025]—The High Fives Foundation announces the release of its latest snow safety video, designed to promote awareness and education about the hidden dangers of winter sports. From avalanches to tree wells and deep snow immersions, this engaging video highlights life-saving protocols that every skier and rider should know. B.A.S.I.C.S. 2025 campaign, Deep Snow, features key safety principles […] SnowBrains | January 25, 2025 0 Comments
Skier Dies After Falling Into Tree Well at Mount Bachelor, OR A skier died after he was found unresponsive in a tree well at Mount Bachelor, OR, on Friday. The man has been identified as Birkan Uzun, a 28-year-old skier from Seattle. Ski patrol officials found Uzun unresponsive in a tree well on Thursday and took him to the resort’s first-aid clinic, according to the Bend Bulletin. He was then taken […] SnowBrains | January 4, 2022 1 Comment
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
Woman’s Scary Tree Well Experience Reminds Us It’s Not Just Avalanches That Can Kill During Heavy Snow With periods of heavy snow the safety focus is often on avalanches, and quite rightly so as the tragic fatality at Crystal Mountain, WA, on Saturday highlights. However, there are other dangers that come with deep snow. One of those is snow immersion suffocation, most commonly caused by falling into a tree well. The Friends of the Chugach Avalanche Center […] SnowBrains | December 13, 2021 0 Comments
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