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West Central Montana Avalanche Center Faces Funding Crisis Amid High Winter Recreation Demand

The West Central Montana Avalanche Center in Missoula is urgently seeking community support after the U.S. Forest Service announced it would no longer provide financial and vehicle resources to the center due to budget cuts. The loss of this critical support comes at a time when winter recreation in the region has reached record levels. The funding shortfall poses a […]
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Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Officially Confirmed as Host of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Championships

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced last week that the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana will host the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The hosting contract between the local organizing committee (LOC), the municipalities, Swiss-Ski, and FIS was signed on September 13. The hosting contract ensures the smooth running of the event to FIS standards. With the agreement […]
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Winter Weather Advisory and up to 6″ Summer Snow Forecast in Northern Montana

The calendar might say summer, but the weather is saying winter. A cold front is moving through the region, bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The main weather concerns today and tonight are strong winds and snow accumulation in certain areas. Related: Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter 2024-25 Forecast: A Calmer, Gentler Winter – Here’s Where it Will Snow Winter weather advisories […]
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Yellowstone Club, MT, Community Foundation Awards $1.668 Million to Southwest Montana Nonprofits In 2024 Spring Grant Cycle

Big Sky, Mont. – The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) today announced it is providing $1,668,500 in its 2024 spring grant cycle to 33 nonprofit organizations and qualifying government entities such as schools and libraries that serve communities in the greater Big Sky region. In fiscal year 2024, which includes the fall 2023 and spring 2024 grant cycles, YCCF has […]
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Winter Storm Warning Issued With Up to 14″ of Snow Forecast for Montana and Idaho Mountain Passes and Peaks

While the rest of the country is sweating it out in a potentially historic heatwave, the high elevations of the West are about to get blasted with a late-season winter storm that’ll have you dusting off those powder skis. Winter Storm Warnings have been issued for large areas of the Montana and Idaho mountains, with forecasts predicting snow accumulations of up […]
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Vail Resorts Closes on Acquisition of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland | Unlimited Access for Epic Pass Holders

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Vail Resorts today closed on its purchase of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, a renowned destination ski resort with a steep history as an outdoor sports haven in Switzerland and around the world. The acquisition represents Vail Resorts’ second strategic investment to own and operate ski resorts in Europe. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans […]
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