Find Comfort in the Mountains: Layer Like the Pros We use our hands a lot in the mountains. Sure, our legs do the brunt of the work when it comes to climbing and skiing lines. But our hands play a vital role, whether swinging an ice axe, managing ropes and gear, or even just pulling out a snack to stay fueled throughout the day. In all of these essential […] Spencer Cox | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
602 Avalanches Reported in Colorado in December 2023 | No Avalanche Deaths Before New Year For 1st Time Since 2018/19 In its monthly report, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) details “602 avalanches, 112 of which were human-triggered. In eight avalanche incidents, 10 people were caught, and three were partly buried with no major injuries.” It is the first time since 2018/19 that there were no avalanche-related fatalities in Colorado before the New Year. In December 2023, Colorado experienced notable […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Snowboarder Swept Away by Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC In a narrow escape, Whistler snowboarder Bryce Bugera narrowly escaped an avalanche while snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 6th, 2024, reports Alanna Kelly for the Prince George Citizen. Related: Inbounds Avalanche at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Kills Local Man The incident occurred as Bugera and his group of friends traversed along the ridgeline, staying inbounds on the […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
Idaho Sled Dog Challenge Still a Go Despite Low Snowfall CASCADE, Idaho (Jan. 8, 2024) — Despite sled dog races canceling this winter from Minnesota to Oregon, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is still a go for later this month.“Sled dog racing is a challenging sport often run in extreme weather conditions, but the absence of weather this winter has been an even greater challenge,” race founder and organizer Jerry […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Red Bull to Host First Ever Jib-Tac-Tow at Cannonsburg Ski Hill, MI Grand Rapids, MI (January 8, 2023) – Red Bull Jib-Tac-Tow, a new snowboarding competition inspired by the nostalgic game of tic-tac-toe, takes on terrain park snowboarding in a first of its kind event not to be missed. Red Bull is looking for crews of Midwestern amateur snowboarders to battle for X’s and O’s in an unforgettable day of street snowboarding […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
5 Team Palisades Tahoe, CA, Athletes Head to International Competitions 4 Athletes to the Freeride Junior World Championships Team Palisades Tahoe is pleased to announce that 4 freeride athletes have been invited to compete in the Yeti Freeride Junior World Championships in Kappl, Austria in late January 2024! Based on their IFSA standings from last season, Indy Boyer, Mia Jones, Curran Hall, and Sam Briggs will compete alongside the best […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Decision on Gondola Project at Taos Ski Valley, NM, Postponed Yet Again to May 2024 According to Friends of the Rio Hondo, the Forest Service has again delayed announcing a decision on the Gondola Project at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. While the new schedule hasn’t been reflected yet on the Project Webpage of Forest Service, the internal project schedule has been amended and now is estimated that a decision will be made in May […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Blizzard Unleashes New Collection of No Ordinary Skis – Anomaly An all-mountain ski by definition but an Anomaly by experience Blizzard is proud to introduce a brand-new collection of all-mountain skis crafted for skiers who defy the ordinary, Anomaly. Recognizing the ambiguity of the “all-mountain” category and the evolving needs of skiers who want a ski that marries downhill performance with multi-terrain versatility, Anomaly provides the foundation for skiers to […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
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