[VIDEO] Direct Weather Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Final Update Predicts Snowiest and Driest Regions

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Direct Weather yesterday released its final update to its winter 2025-26 forecast. Below is a summary of the video. Related: SnowBrains Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Month-by-Month and Region-by-Region — Where it’s Going to Snow This Winter The Direct Weather winter forecast for 2025-2026 anticipates a distinct split in snow and temperature patterns across the United States. The northern and northwestern United […]
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Breckenridge, CO, Patrollers Will Not Picket After Reaching Agreement With Vail Resorts

After months of negotiations and a planned picket looming, Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts reached a tentative labor agreement late Thursday night, avoiding a public demonstration scheduled for Sunday, reports Summit Daily. In a joint statement released early Friday, both parties announced the new three-year deal extending through November 15, 2028. The union’s bargaining committee has unanimously recommended […]
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[PHOTOS] Pack Fire Near Mammoth Mountain, CA, Burns 3,400 Acres, Forces Evacuations as Crews Battle Wind and Cold

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The Pack Fire burning near Crowley Lake on the eastern slope of California’s Sierra Nevada, about 20 miles east of Mammoth Mountain, has grown to 3,400 acres with no containment as of Friday morning, according to Cal Fire. The wildfire ignited Thursday afternoon near McGee Creek Road, west of Highway 395, under strong winds and dry conditions. Officials reported gusts […]
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8,512′ Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway, CA, Closed for Winter Season After Heavy Snowfall

Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway (US Hwy 89) is now closed for the winter due to heavy snow and ice from recent storms. Starting November 13, vehicle access is limited to one mile from the northwest entrance near Loomis Plaza and one mile from the southwest entrance near the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Last year, the highway closed on December […]
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Levi, Finland, Slalom World Cup Pre-Race Update: Who Can Prevent Shiffrin from Claiming Her 9th Reindeer

Mikaela Shiffrin is poised to complete her Santa-sleigh collection of nine Levi reindeer this weekend as the women’s Slalom World Cup returns to Finland. With Petra Vlhova still recuperating from her injury, the long-standing rivalry between the two best female Slalom skiers is suddenly left without its counterpart—like the Yankees without the Red Sox. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 98th Victory […]
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Celebrates 60 Years with Limited-Edition Ski Featuring Iconic Tram Artwork

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, is celebrating 60 years by releasing a special, limited-edition ski adorned with artwork featuring the resort’s iconic tram. The 60th Anniversary Ski was created in collaboration with Faction Skis and illustrated by Jackson-based artist Kelly Halpin. The artwork consists of the resort’s unmistakable Big Red Aerial Tram, and the famed Corbet’s Couloir is also depicted […]
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Sölden, Austria, Introduces Alcohol Ban for 2025-26 Season

The world-famous ski resort of Sölden, Austria, is taking new steps to rein in unruly après-ski behavior as winter approaches. Beginning December 1, the town will implement a public alcohol-ban zones trenching between the Giggijoch and Gaislachkogel gondola stations—an area that includes residential neighborhoods and a nursing home. Violations will carry fines of up to €2,000. The move aims to curb the […]
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Snow Gods Answer Finland’s Call: Levi and Ruka Receive Much-Needed Snowfall

While parts of the U.S. are still praying for snow to grace their slopes this season, Finland’s resorts have finally received a blessing from the snow gods. After weeks of warm weather and dwindling snowpack, both Ruka and Levi, two of Finland’s premier ski destinations, have seen a much-needed arrival of natural snow, marking a pivotal moment for the Arctic […]
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Snowboarder Falls from Chairlift at Keystone Resort, CO

A snowboarder is reportedly injured after falling from a chairlift at Colorado’s Keystone resort on Thursday, November 13. The 27-year-old snowboarder fell from the Montezuma Express chairlift at Keystone Resort, according to resort officials. Keystone Ski Patrol responded immediately, and the rider was transported to Keystone Medical Center for evaluation where he was treated for unspecified injuries. Related: Behind the […]
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Lindsey Vonn Launches Exclusive Ski Apparel Line “Vonn Collective”

Lindsey Vonn today launched a new ski fashion line with her sponsor HEAD called “Vonn Collective.” The Olympic champion announced the news today, November 13, on her social media accounts along with the launch of a dedicated Instagram page for the Vonn Collective @thevonncollective. Rumors had been in the making for a couple of years but very little credible information […]
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Uber Unveils “Uber Ski” Ride Service and Partners with Epic Pass

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This winter, the trip from door to first chair just got easier for skiers and snowboarders. Uber Technologies, Inc. unveiled its new seasonal offering, Uber Ski, a ride-hail service designed for mountain trips with built-in gear accommodations and integrated lift-ticket purchases. Related: How to Get the Most Value from Your Epic or Ikon Pass This Season with These Travel and Lodging […]
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Italian Adventure Company ‘Unusual Experience’ Connects Ikon Pass Holders with What the Alps are All About

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For skiers looking to turn their Ikon Pass into more than just a ticket to the lifts, Unusual Experience is redefining what it means to explore the Alps. The Aosta Valley-based guiding company is offering fully customizable, locally guided ski adventures across some of Italy’s most iconic mountain destinations—all included in the Ikon Pass network. Led by IFMGA-certified mountain guides […]
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California’s Only Heli-Skiing Operation Will Open January 2026

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A new era of skiing is about to take flight in California. Sweetwater Heli has announced the launch of the state’s only heli-skiing operation, offering exclusive small-group tours across more than 180,000 acres of untouched alpine terrain in the Sweetwater Mountains. The first tours begin January 30, 2026, marking a milestone for California skiers who’ve long dreamed of a world-class […]
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Adrift in Turnagain Pass: Printmaker Captures Alaska’s Ski Soul with New Film “Carving Lines”

This article was written by guest author Dmitry Surnin Turnagain is a special place for me. One of my first backcountry experiences happened there—back when I had snowshoes, cotton sweaters, and too much excitement. Fast forward fourteen years, and I still can’t get enough of how magical this area is. Countless memories and long adventures with incredible people will forever […]
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Whiteface Mountain, NY, Opens This Weekend After 18 Inches of Fresh Snow

Winter has arrived in the Adirondacks — and Whiteface Mountain,New York, is wasting no time kicking off the ski season. Following 18 inches of natural snowfall and round-the-clock snowmaking by the resort’s 160 snow cannons, the iconic New York resort has announced it will officially open for the season this Saturday, November 15. “The snow checks out, we’re OPENING THIS […]
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