Glacier National Park, MT, Achieves Full Certification as International Dark Sky Park Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) are proud to announce that they have received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park, after meeting the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) outdoor lighting requirements. Related: Zion National Park, UT Certified as an International Dark Sky Park Waterton-Glacier International Dark Sky Park has installed dark sky-friendly […] SnowBrains | August 13, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Kayakers Rescued Distressed Moose Calf From Swollen River [arve url="https://youtu.be/IapgjFApnA4"] SnowBrains | June 8, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Two Killed by Large Slab Avalanche in Jasper National Park, Canada Two people were killed following an avalanche Sunday morning on Mount Andromeda near Jasper, Alberta. The avalanche occurred at around 7:45 am, reports the Jasper RCMP. Another group of hikers in the area saw the avalanche and informed Parks Canada. “When we got there we found that there had been an avalanche. It came down from about 3,000 metres right down […] Avalanche AvyBrains | June 1, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: History Made in Banff – First Ski Descent on the East Face of Cascade [arve url="https://youtu.be/BbOEBVaZMTA"] SnowBrains | May 12, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Mt. Norquay Banff, AB Just Finished Their Longest Season Ever The COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t keep Mt. Norquay Banff, AB, down. They closed for the season yesterday, bringing an end to their longest season ever. “Our longest season ever has officially come to an end! Thank you so much to our guests & staff who made this winter possible and kept us safe!” The Alberta resort opened on October 24th 2020, […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2021 0 Comments
2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Open Northeast Ski Resorts The final countdown – major resorts around North America have started to close. Most major ski regions have some resorts still open, and the Northeast has plenty of options to keep you on snow for the next week and beyond. Most ski areas still open will be closing on Sunday, April 11, although there are a few staying open into May. […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Skier Killed in Avalanche Near Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada A skier was killed in an avalanche on Haddo Peak, near Lake Louise, Alta yesterday morning. Two skiers were caught, but one managed to self-rescue and dig out the other. Unfortunately, the skier had already succumbed to their injuries. Parks Canada responded to an avalanche involving two skiers on the northeast face of the 10,072-foot mountain in Banff National Park at 9:26 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
Close Calls With Avalanches and the Ensuing Social Media Comment Superstorm The 2020-2021 avalanche season has been significant on multiple levels. Most notably, it has had a historic death toll of 36 people in the United States as of March 31. Avalanche incidents have become popular in the mainstream media, and survivors face a dilemma in sharing their incidents. Reporting observations, accidents, and incidents are primary ways avalanche professionals advance the […] Avalanche Dominic Gawel | April 1, 2021 0 Comments
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