Nonprofit Group Looks To Purchase Maine Ski Resort
Nonprofit group Friends of the Mountain have officially announced a push to raise $5.95 million to purchase the 1,216-acre Big Moose Mountain ski property, in addition to an adjacent 500 acres. Big...
View ArticleDeath On Boulder’s Flatirons Is The Second In One Week
The body of a 27-year-old man was located via drone by the Boulder Emergency Squad in the area of the Third Flatiron in Boulder County Colorado. The man’s death is the second to take place on the...
View ArticleLindsey Vonn Makes Her Return To The World Cup Circuit Tomorrow
After acting as a forerunner at the women’s Birds of Prey World Cup last weekend, Lindsey Vonn is set to make her return to the World Cup circuit in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Vonn’s return to the...
View ArticleColorado’s Wolf Creek Ski Area Is Searching For The Owner Of This Mystery Dog
Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado is hoping to locate the owner of a white dog that appeared on their trails. According to a post made to their area’s social media, the pup was rescued on Thursday and...
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NOAA Releases Updated Climate Outlook For Late Winter & Early Spring
Tomorrow is the official start of winter. Many of us have already experienced some seriously cold temperatures and some large snowfalls, but the coldest months are still ahead of us. It’s impossible...
View ArticleFull Brawl Breaks Out In The Arapahoe Basin Parking Lot
A full brawl broke out in the Arapahoe Basin parking lot last week after two friends got into a heated argument. According to the Summit County Justice Files, a man and his adult son were visiting a...
View ArticleDonald Trump Vows To Rename Denali Back To Mount McKinley
President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Sunday to rename North America’s tallest mountain back to Mount McKinley, after the 25th President of the United States. Former President Barak Obama officially...
View ArticleWhich Camera Angle Best Compliments The Skiing Of Maine’s Finest Athlete?
Any camera angle is going to be an incredible watch when we’re talking about the skiing of Maine’s finest athlete, Donny Pelletier. But Sunday River put the question to the test, putting several...
View ArticleU.S. Fish & Wildlife Offer $10K Reward For Information Related To Illegal...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $10,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest, criminal conviction, or civil penalty assessment in relation to the illegal killing of a...
View ArticleWinter Park Skier Documents Gondola Malfunction & Rope Evacuation
Ski patrollers at Winter Park Resort in Colorado were forced to rope evacuate 174 guests from the main gondola after a rocker arm that connects two sections of tower had bent and cracked. No injuries...
View ArticleYou Can Ski Right Next To A Bear Sanctuary At This Swiss Ski Resort
At Arosa Bärenland (or Arosa Bear Sanctuary in English) you have the opportunity to safely view bears up close while on the slopes of a Swiss ski resort, something you would certainly have a hard time...
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Wolverine Chased By Helicopter Displays Impressive Speed
Wolverines are not incredibly rare animals across the world. There are an estimated 9200 wolverines in the Yukon, British Columbia and Manitoba, and across Canada an estimate puts their population...
View ArticleOut-Of-Control Snowboarder Blasts Into Skier From Behind
The National Ski Area Association‘s Responsibility Code highlights 10 rules that should always be followed by skiers and snowboarders on the resort. Rules number 1 and 2 highlight the right-of-way...
View ArticleAvalanche Course Creates Tiny Model Avalanche In The Classroom
Vermont State University outdoor education professor Ben Mirkin shared an interesting video to social media demonstrating slope angles and propagation in avalanches with a little in-class experiment....
View ArticleKilauea Volcano Eruption Pulls In Crowds And Fills Parking Lots At Hawai’i...
A new eruption began at the Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park early Monday morning, pulling in crowds, filling parking lots, and sparking busy roads throughout the park. Lava Safe...
View ArticleNorthern Utah’s Avalanche Conditions Are Likely To Be Extremely Dangerous...
Utah has not had a ton of snow this season. Many of its ski resorts are currently far below their average snowfall for this time of year. But a prolonged period of snowfall is headed towards the...
View ArticleMount Bachelor Records Huge Overnight Snowfall With Plenty More On The Way
Santa Claus made it to Bend, Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor a bit late this Christmas, bringing the gift of a hefty snowfall the night after Christmas day, rather than the night before. Mt. Bachelor’s snow...
View ArticleMassive Avalanche Filmed In Tuckerman Ravine On Christmas Eve
A large avalanche was observed in real time along Hillman’s Highway in Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington, caught on camera by people at the Appalachian Mountain Club Caretaker’s Cabin. According to...
View ArticleLots Of Snowfall Expected In The West Heading Into The New Year
The night of Christmas brought some decent snowfall to some areas in North America, especially in the Pacific Northwest, but the next week could be huge for major portions of the western mountains....
View ArticleHot Tub Relaxation Turns Violent In Keystone, Colorado
A relaxing hot tub moment turned violent in Keystone last week after three roommates got into a full fight that led to one getting arrested. According to the Summit County Justice Files, which reports...
View ArticleSerious Traffic Accident Leads To Highway Closure In Colorado
At approximately 9:25am local time on December 26, a serious traffic accident closed Highway 40 in Grand County, Colorado by Mile Post 228. According to a press release from the Fraser Winter Park...
View ArticleSkier Captures Large Off-Piste Avalanche In Val Thorens
Skiing in Europe is a bit different from skiing in North America. In North America, avalanche danger is mitigated across in-bound terrain on resorts. When you’re skiing in-bounds, you can usually...
View ArticleBarred Owl Breaks Into Virginia Home, Finds Perch Atop The Christmas Tree
Some families top their Christmas trees with stars while some families choose angels. This family, though it wasn’t exactly by choice, topped their Christmas tree with a live barred owl. The Animal...
View ArticleSeveral Portions Of Colorado Are Under Avalanche Watch
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued several avalanche watches for multiple portions of the state, many of which will run through the weekend. North American Avalanche Danger Scale In...
View ArticleThe 7 Hardest Ski Runs In North America
Identifying the most difficult ski runs in any area will always be a bit of a challenge. Some people are better at moguls while others are better at trees. Some people prefer groomers and some people...
View ArticleNear Fatal Incident Results In Warning From Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is strongly urging visitors to stay on trails, stay out of closed areas, and keep a close eye on children after a shocking, near fatal scene went down at the Kīlauea...
View ArticleLas Vegas Metro Police Department SAR Conduct Christmas Day Rescue
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department Search and Rescue conducted an operation on Christmas morning, rescuing two climbers stuck in the Pine Creek area. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
View ArticleAvalanche Danger Remains High On Mount Hood
The avalanche danger on Mount Hood is currently at a level 4 High danger level at upper elevations between 6,500 and 8,500 feet. According to the Northwest Avalanche Center, the risk of very large...
View ArticleYellowstone’s Snowcoach Tours Offer A Remarkable Winter Look At The National...
The winter may not seem like the most ideal time to visit Yellowstone National Park. Visitation numbers usually sit below 100,000 for each month throughout the winter, with the numbers dropping...
View ArticleThe Freeride World Tour Year In Review
It’s almost 2025. That might make you happy, that might make you sad, but either way the new year is coming. So now seems like a great time to look back at the highlights and the lowlights of 2024,...
View ArticleHow You Can Practice Avalanche Rescues To Keep Your Skills Fresh
If you hope to head into the backcountry to ski, snowboard, snowmobile, or generally recreate during the winter, you should absolutely take avalanche safety and avalanche rescue courses before doing...
View ArticleSix North American Ski Resorts With A Snow Depth Over 100″ Heading Into The...
We’re very nearly at the new year, with 2025 screaming towards us at high speeds. What better way to celebrate a new year than getting on some serious powder? If you’re looking for mountains with the...
View ArticleSouth Korea To Ban Drunk Surfing Beginning In June 2025
Surfing while under the influence of alcohol will soon be illegal in South Korea after a revision expanded an existing law to include non-motorized water-related leisure activities. According to The...
View ArticleThe “Jerry” Of Jasper National Park Was A Highlight Of 2024
If you’re involved in the world of skiing or snowboarding, you’ve probably heard the term “Jerry”. A Jerry isn’t just a beginner or someone who’s hoping to get better on the mountain, it’s someone who...
View ArticleClimbing Bolts Illegally Placed On Prehistoric Petroglyph Panel In Utah
The Uintah County Sheriff’s Office and the Vernal Field Office-Bureau of Land Management are seeking information related to the installation of climbing bolts on the Pregnant Sheep Petroglyph Panel...
View ArticleProfessional Skier Takes On Early December Hard Pack At Mt. Bachelor
There’s something so fun about watching professional skiers rip on lift-accessed ski resorts. Obviously the best clips are usually off resort in the backcountry, accessed by long tours, snowmobiles,...
View ArticleGrand Canyon National Park Is Seeking Public Input On Fee Increases for...
If you’re a rafter or kayaker who loves recreating in Grand Canyon National Park and you do or do not want to see fees increased for non-commercial river trips, now is the time for you to speak up....
View ArticleLarge Rock Slide Leads To Multi-Day Highway Closure In Colorado
The Colorado Department of Transportation is expecting a multi-day highway closure after a rock slide occurred at the intersection of Highway 96 and Highway 165 in Custer County. According to the...
View ArticleFree Shuttle Service To Start This Weekend Between Leadville And Ski Cooper
Starting on January 4, 2025, both residents and visitors of Leadville, Colorado will be able to take advantage of a free shuttle service connecting the town to nearby Ski Cooper ski area. Ski Cooper...
View ArticleWinter Hiker Triggers Large Cornice Fall
As the winter rages on and ridges and summits are exposed to snow filled winds, cornices grow. These cornices can be small, just a simple wind lip, or they can grow to be massive overhangs larger than...
View ArticleMikaela Shiffrin’s Journey Through Being Impaled At The Killington Cup
Mikaela Shiffrin suffered a puncture wound in a crash at the Killington World Cup just after Thanksgiving, forcing her to take a step back from competition to recover. Her recovery timeline is still...
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Canadian Cowboys Go Skijoring Behind A Bison
Skiing behind a horse, or skijoring, is a pretty kick butt image of the cowboy. Clips from the competitions held across the Rocky Mountains (and elsewhere across North America) are some of the most...
View ArticleGuess Steamboat’s Total 2024/25 Snowfall To Win A Ski Vacation For Two
Today is the last day to submit your guess for the Korbel Guess the Champagne Powder® Snow Contest through Steamboat Resort in Colorado. Providing the winning guess will win you a ski vacation for two...
View ArticleDeath Valley Firefighters Respond To The National Park’s Eighth Vehicle Fire...
National Park Service (NPS) and Beatty firefighters responded to and successfully extinguished a trailer fire in Death Valley National Park on December 29, 2024 after a tractor trailer’s breaks...
View ArticleExhausting 13 Hour Effort Rescues Backpacker From The Remote California...
The Monterey County Search and Rescue in California conducted a 13-hour (16-hour with commute) rescue to pull an ill 20-year-old backpacker out of a remote wilderness area. According to the SAR...
View ArticleWhat Should You Expect For Snowfall In The Early New Year?
It hasn’t been a disappointing start to the ski season for many of us across North America, but there are still plenty of ski resorts that would love to see some solid snowfall in early 2025....
View ArticleThree Colorado State Parks Will See A Fee Increase In 2025
Three state parks in Colorado will see a $2 fee increase starting on January 1, 2025. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Chatfield, Golden Gate Canyon and State Forest state parks will now cost...
View ArticleTwo Avalanche Fatalities Recorded In The Past Week In Utah
Tragedy out of Utah where two people have died in two separate avalanche incidents over the past week. The first incident occurred this past weekend, when Salt Lake County Search and Rescue was called...
View ArticleNational Historic Park Reminds Visitors To Never Feed Wildlife
Sitka National Historic Park of Sitka, Alaska, is reminding visitors that it isvillegal to feed wildlife inside the park. Visiting Sitka, Alaska The reminder specifically mentions the park’s...
View ArticleFour Front Range Colorado Ski Areas Have Recorded More Than Half A Foot In...
Heads up skiers and snowboarder of Colorado (or those planning on booking a last minute trip to Colorado), four of the state’s Front Range ski areas are reporting more than half a foot of new snowfall...
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