The Name Behind Vail, CO: Who Was Charlie Davis Vail? With 37 mountain resorts, in three countries, on two continents, Vail Resorts is a giant of the snow sports industry. While Vail Resorts is a familiar commodity the world over, fewer people are aware of the history of Vail, Colorado the place, or the man behind the name. Charlie Davis Vail: The Highway Engineer Who Transformed Colorado Roads Author Tom […] Brains Jacqui Davis | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
The Art & Science of Snowflakes I love the snow. It makes me smile. It is what I dream about when my head hits the pillow at night. I fell in love at the base of Mount Mansfield in the middle of an unexpected snowstorm. Whenever I can, I leave the city and find solace in the wintery landscape of the northern Vermont mountains. Even in […] Brains Jacqui Davis | November 15, 2019 1 Comment
Skating On A Frozen Lake In The Canadian Rockies Lake Louise, Alberta, nestled in the heart of Canada’s iconic Banff National Park, is a magical place. The beauty of its turquoise waters, Victoria glacier, and mountain backdrop are incomparable. It’s a wonder of the world that has to be experienced to be believed, and once experienced remains etched in memory. Named as one of the “10 most beautiful skating […] Jacqui Davis | November 15, 2019 0 Comments
HIGH ALTITIUDE PULMONARY EDEMA – ‘HAPE’: THE #1 KILLER AT ALTITUDE WHAT IS HAPE? The adrenaline rush and breathtaking views that inspire so many to take to the high mountains, can also, quite literally, take your breath away. The three most common causes of death at high altitude are acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema – the most severe, and life-threatening. High Altitude […] Brains Jacqui Davis | November 8, 2018 0 Comments
Jacqui Davis
Brains
