Mount Rainier National Park, WA, Seeks Public Input on Plan to Implement Reservations During Peak Visitation The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on a plan to implement a timed-entry reservation system at three park entrances during peak visitation hours during the summer months. Related: Reservations Required? New Parking Reservation System Implemented at One of Colorado’s Most Popular 14ers The popularity of Mount Rainier National Park is growing. From 2008 to 2021, annual visitation […] SnowBrains | May 5, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Taco Bomb [Day 4] Day 4 The next morning, I packed up camp, but I couldn’t find my wallet, yay! After digging through everything, I realized I had left it at the campsite pay station, and phew, that was a relief. Nothing like starting your morning tweakin’. Related: Cycling the West Coast: Missing Bolts [Day 3] – SnowBrains I set off back into town […] Cycle Luke Guilford | April 30, 2023 0 Comments
Cycling the West Coast: Missing Bolts [Day 3] 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 […] Cycle Luke Guilford | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
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 […] Cycle Luke Guilford | April 26, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Terrifying Tree Well Rescue Highlights Why You Should Always Ski With a Buddy in the Trees Terrifying. It’s one of those superlatives websites use to get you to click. But in this case, it’s justified. It’s terrifying to think how quickly your day can change from shredding deep powder and having the time of your life to actually fighting for your life. It’s terrifying to imagine the thoughts going through that boarder’s mind. It’s terrifying to think […] SnowBrains | April 4, 2023 0 Comments
3 Killed in Washington in North America’s Deadliest Avalanche of the Season Three climbers were killed in an avalanche in Washington on Sunday in the nation’s deadliest avalanche of the season. The avalanche occurred on Colchuck Peak at the South end of Colchuck Lake, approximately eight miles South of Leavenworth, WA, reports the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). The reporting party, a 53-year-old Maryland man, reported the group he was with had attempted to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 22, 2023 4 Comments
Summit at Snoqualmie, WA, Apologizes for Long Lift Lines Summit at Snoqualmie has issued an apology for the extremely long lift lines that guests experienced on January 2nd. With the holiday period often being the most crowded for resorts across the United States, the resort struggled to provide a high-quality experience for guests and has taken accountability regarding the matter. Although this situation is not ideal for visitors, the […] Industry News Matt Scribner | January 9, 2023 1 Comment
SnowBrains Forecast: Give Thanks for an Active Pattern | 1-3 Feet of Snow Possible in the Cascades Through Monday Morning Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  12:10 AM MST, 11/24/2022 Forecast Summary: A series of troughs will move through the Pacific Northwest this weekend and early next week, possibly bringing 1-3 FEET of snow to the Cascades through Monday morning. Snow will start Friday as the first shortwave trough pushes through. A slight break is expected Saturday before […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 23, 2022 0 Comments