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Brain Post: How Snow Guns Work

Fan guns put out a ton of snow

The idea behind snowmaking is simple: you spray water into cold air, and it freezes into snow as it falls to the ground. But there’s more to it than that. Engineers have spent nearly 70 years developing snow machines, so modern snowmaking is really good. Let’s take a look at what goes into it. Related: Has Summertime Use of Snow […]

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Tanner Blake | October 10, 2024
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The First Stand-Up Snowmobile Looks to Revolutionize Winter Powersports

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There are so many ways to transport yourself on snow. Skis, snowboards, snow blades, snow bikes, fat bikes, snowshoes, and snowmobiles, just to name a few. Now, a Canadian company has created another option in the motorized space of snow travel with the first stand-up snowmobile; the Widescape WS250. The WS250 is a revolution in winter powersports and comes with […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | May 6, 2022
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Two Bodies Recovered from Grand Mesa Lake, CO after Sno-Cat Falls Through Ice

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The Delta County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the bodies of two men have been recovered from Island Lake near Grand Mesa, Colorado.  One of these men has been identified as 30-year old, Ryan Wells. Also 30 years of age, Richard Colton, was reported missing by the Delta County Sheriff’s Office. However, the identity of the second man has yet to be […]

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Jon Roubik | February 6, 2019
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How Canadian Is This? | The Electric Snow Machine of the Future:

How Canadian is this thing? This snow machine looks incredible. It’s just a track with a handle. That’s it. It’s clearly light enough to be easily steered and manipulate and strong enough to pull people and equipment. The thing is 100% electric. It supposedly last from 45kms to 210kms, depending on the battery opted for. The battery takes from […]

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