SnowBrains Header logo
  • Store
  • Podcast
  • Snow Forecasts
  • Conditions Reports
  • Gear
  • Avalanche Forecast
  •  
SnowBrains Facebook Page SnowBrains Twitter Page SnowBrains Instagram Page SnowBrains YouTube Page SnowBrains RSS Feed

Sebastian Opazo-Hoell

Psychologist | Skier | Climber | Environmentalist

The Danger of Cigarette Butts to the Ocean Ecosystem

The ocean’s ecosystem is being harmed by one of the most frequent plastic forms of litter around the marine coast: cigarette butts. Billions of cigarette filters, also known as “butts or ends,” are everywhere, many of them around street curbs where they flow through the storm drain and finally end in the ocean. A recurrent spot where you can find […]

Post Tag for BrainsBrains
Sebastian Opazo | June 22, 2020
0 Comments

Salt Lake City, UT Snowboard Community Gathers in Solidarity

[arve url="https://youtu.be/nxaTVEBHAUE"]
Sebastian Opazo | June 19, 2020
Likes
Tweets
0 Comments

Hometown Mountain Shoutout: El Colorado, Farellones, Chile

Andes Mountain, El Colorado, Farellones, Chile

In the corner of the world, there is a country that was born from the wide Pacific Ocean, it walks through desert and forests and finally rises on the high peaks of the Andes mountains. Chile is a long ski of 2,672-miles (4,300km) located in the South East of South America and it’s considered one the best places to do […]

Post Tag for Industry NewsIndustry News
Sebastian Opazo | June 19, 2020
0 Comments

From The Wide Space To The Deep Ocean

Kathryin Sullivan pre bording the Limiting Factor

Kathryn D. Sullivan at 68 years old has become the first person to walk through space and also reach the bottom of the ocean, with her arrival at Challenger Deep last week. More than 500 people have visited space, 65 of them women, and 8 people have reached Challenger Deep, at the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific […]

Post Tag for BrainsBrains
Sebastian Opazo | June 18, 2020
0 Comments

Posts navigation

Newer posts

Share your story:

Submit A Link

Top 10 Trending right now:

  • A Skier’s Guide to Ski Length: How Long Should You Go?
    A Skier’s Guide to Ski Length: How Long Should You Go?
  • [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
    [UPDATED: June 20] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter
  • 17 Not So Obvious Bucket List Experiences for Skiers and Snowboarders in the U.S.
    17 Not So Obvious Bucket List Experiences for Skiers and Snowboarders in the U.S.
  • The 7 Most Iconic Ski Runs on the East Coast
    The 7 Most Iconic Ski Runs on the East Coast
  • [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain
    [PHOTOS] Summer Snow Surprises Palisades Tahoe, CA | Trail Runners Evacuated Off the Mountain
  • The 11 Best American-Made Ski Companies
    The 11 Best American-Made Ski Companies
  • Construction of Luxury Ski Resort in the Ukraine Starts in the Middle of Russian Invasion
    Construction of Luxury Ski Resort in the Ukraine Starts in the Middle of Russian Invasion
  • 4 U.S. Ski Areas Remain Open for Skiing This Weekend
    4 U.S. Ski Areas Remain Open for Skiing This Weekend
  • The 9 Best Resorts for Lift-Accessed Backcountry Riding in the U.S.
    The 9 Best Resorts for Lift-Accessed Backcountry Riding in the U.S.
  • The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers
    The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
  • Site Map