First Significant Snowfall Closes 3,886′ Hatcher Pass, AK, Until July The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities announced yesterday that the summit of Hatcher Pass is now closed for the season. The road will likely stay closed through July, depending on this season’s snowfall. “Well, you knew it was going to happen any time! Hatcher Pass Rd over the Pass is closed for the winter. Archangel Rd will stay open […] SnowBrains | September 21, 2023 0 Comments
Biden Administration Cancels Arctic Oil Leases, Proposes More Protections in Alaska The Biden administration yesterday announced the cancellation of the last seven oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The decision reverses sales carried out in the final days of the Trump administration and proposes amplified protections for vast areas of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Related: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $44 Million to Restore and Strengthen Climate Resilience Across […] SnowBrains | September 7, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains 2022 Alaska Highlight Video – Feasting on Spines… 3-minutes of me ripping around Alaska with a 30+ pound pack! 2022 was our 1st ever season heli-ski guiding in Alaska for Pulseline Adventure in Valdez. We were up there for 2 months and we got to guide in the Tordrillo Mountains as well as in the Valdez zone. Skiing Alaska is like skiing a whole other world… This was […] Featured Video Miles Clark | September 4, 2023 1 Comment
Alaska Ski Area in Dire Need of Donations to Keep Going The business of running and operating ski resorts has changed significantly since the early days of being primarily independently owned. Today, the “mom and pop” resorts are being bought out by larger conglomerates like Vail Resorts and Alterra. It is hard for any business to survive, and it does not matter how big or small the mountain is. Ski resorts […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 22, 2023 3 Comments
[VIDEO] Houses Washed Away by Historic Glacial Flooding in Juneau, AK Record-breaking glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska’s state capital, has led to a state of emergency after waters from the Mendenhall River caused unprecedented damage, destroying at least two buildings and prompting urgent evacuations. The surge occurred Saturday after a significant glacial dam outburst from Suicide Basin, a compartment of the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier, located roughly 12 miles north of Alaska’s […] Steven Agar | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK, Opens New Skybridges Suspended 2,500 Feet Above the Valley Floor Alyeska Resort, AK, has unveiled its latest attraction, the Veilbreaker Skybridges. Offering an unparalleled adventure, visitors can now pay to traverse two narrow bridges suspended a heart-stopping 2,500 feet above the valley floor. Since its grand opening on July 10, demand for this exhilarating experience has soared. 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the opening of the spectacular Veilbreaker Skybridges. Come […] SnowBrains | July 24, 2023 0 Comments
Climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell Embark on Latest Adventure: Cycling 2,000 Miles From Colorado to Alaska Renowned rock climbers Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, known for their incredible feats and captivating dynamic, are embarking on their most challenging adventure yet: a long-distance bicycle journey. Related: Alex Honnold Ties the Knot! Free Solo Climber Marries Sanni McCandless in Ceremony Officiated by Tommy Caldwell The duo, often referred to as climbing’s odd couple, recently announced their plan to […] Biking CycleBrains | July 11, 2023 1 Comment
[VIDEO] Pro Surfer Kai Lenny Puts Up Double Backflips and Rides Out Avalanche While Riding In The Alaska Backcountry With Travis Rice Kai Lenny is no stranger to stressful situations, but this may have shaken him a little. The Life of Kai is a Red Bull Series following the Professional Athlete through his travels, this time, he visited his friend and snowboard legend, Travis Rice, in the Alaska Backcountry. While it seems Kai had it dialed in, Mother Nature always is there […] Avalanche Brian K | June 27, 2023 1 Comment