Skier Files $3.6-Million Lawsuit Against Willamette Pass, OR, After Wind Blew Him Off Chairlift

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A 65-year-old skier has filed a $3.6 million lawsuit against Willamette Pass ski resort in Oregon, claiming he suffered severe injuries after falling from a chairlift during windy conditions last year, Aimee Green reports for The Oregonian/OregonLive. In the suit filed Friday, Paul Richmond, a Lincoln County resident, alleges that the Peak 2 chairlift lacked a safety restraint bar when […]
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Clement Noël Triumphs at Slalom World Cup in Adelboden, Switzerland, While Lucas Braathen Claims First Brazilian Slalom Podium

In a race marked by challenging conditions and dramatic turns of fortune, Clement Noël from France claimed victory in Saturday’s Slalom on the legendary Chuenisbärgli piste. Battling fog, falling snow, and one of the World Cup circuit’s steepest courses, Noël overcame personal history and tough competition to notch his third win of the season. The Olympic champion delivered a stirring […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update: Arctic Front Bringing Significant Snowfall and Frigid Temperatures to MT, WY, and CO

Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Arctic Cold Front hits MT/WY/CO/NM/UT 1/17-1/19 with snow accumulation and coldest air of the season so far (-15F to -25F air temps). A minor trailing cold front […]
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Cloudmont Ski Resort, AL, Fully Open for First Time in 5 Years

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After a five-year closure, Alabama’s lone ski resort, Cloudmont, reopened fully on January 11, 2025. The family-owned hill in Mentone has been a Southeast winter sports staple since 1971. Related: Cloudmont – Alabama’s Ski Resort The revival was driven by community effort. Volunteers, former staff, and the Jones family prepared the slopes for the season. Austin Jones, the owner’s son, […]
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Watch the FIS Aerials World Cup at Lake Placid, NY, This Weekend

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) iFIT Freestyle Aerials World Cup to the Olympic Jumping Complex on January 18-19, 2025. This marks the event’s first appearance in Lake Placid since 2019. The two-day competition will feature men’s and women’s individual events and a mixed team […]
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[PHOTOS] Airbag Saves Skier After 1,600-Foot Avalanche Ride Over Cliffs and Through Trees Near Kicking Horse Resort, BC

A skier suffered multiple major injuries after triggering a large avalanche just outside the boundary of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, on Saturday, January 11. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. when a group ventured into a notoriously complex area known as Terminator 2.5. Related: SnowBrains Podcast #42 | Utah Avalanche Center – Should We Use Avalanche […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Ski Patrol Votes to Unionize, Joins United Mountain Workers

In a landmark decision, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Union (ABSPU) has officially voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) 7781 United Mountain Workers, marking a significant step for the ski patrol team in their push for fair representation and better working conditions. The announcement, made via social media, highlighted the challenges faced by the patrol throughout the […]
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