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Great Dane in Boise, ID, Becomes First Dog to Complete 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America

The skiing world was shocked this week to learn that a seven-year-old Great Dane named Denali became among the first mammals to successfully descend all fifty lines in Davenport, Newhard, and Burrows’ Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America. Even more surprising is that no human did all fifty descents with Denali. After tagging along with a few different human […]
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Zach Armstrong |
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Tamarack Resort, ID, is America’s Only Ski, Golf, and Lake Resort—With a Great Après Ski Scene

Snowfort 2026 at Tamarack Resort. | Image: SnowBrainsTamarack Resort in Idaho has an après ski scene that fits perfectly with its geographical location. The four-season resort is located approximately two hours north of Boise and offers plenty of outdoor activities year-round. Tamarack covers roughly 3,600 acres, which includes 1,610 acres of skiable terrain with 2,800 feet of vertical, a world-class […]
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“We Are Heartbroken”—Blackbird Mountain Guides Speak After Castle Peak, CA, Avalanche

Blackbird Mountain Guides—the mountain guide company behind the deadly Castle Peak avalanche—has issued a public statement mourning the victims of last week’s catastrophic avalanche. The statement, released Saturday, February 21, followed a press conference by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office confirming that recovery efforts had concluded earlier that morning. “We continue to grieve the devastating loss of life from the […]
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[UPDATE] All 9 Bodies Have Been Recovered from Castle Peak Avalanche, CA

The Nevada Sheriff’s Office has confirmed in a press conference today, February 21, that all nine bodies from the Castle Peak avalanche in California have been recovered. The recovery of the bodies was completed on Saturday morning, however, Sheriff Shannan Moon emphasized, “I am going not say our recovery mission is complete until all our responders […] are home.” Related: […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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Saddle Up for The First-Ever Professional Skijoring Series, Debuting in Utah Next Week

Collecting rings and hitting jumps are part of the fun with skijoring. Photo Credit: PRO Skijor Facebook

This article was republished on 02/19/2026 to reflect the changes made to the championship event. The championship will now be held on February 28 and March 1 at the High Star Ranch in Kamas, Utah. Skijoring is galloping to new heights, as the sport’s first professional series kickoffs on January 16 in Heber City, Utah. PRO Skijor’s Frontier Tour is scheduled […]
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Luke Guilford |
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Schweitzer, ID, Report: Incredible Terrain and Deep Storm Totals to Start The Gem Line

Report from Wednesday, January 7, 2026 When I arrived in the Schweitzer, Idaho, base area a little after 11 a.m., I was worried that after months of waiting for skiable snow, I had missed the powder day. A teenager near the ticket window called out to their friend: “You’re sick today, too?” It seemed that an unseasonably warm winter had […]
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Zach Armstrong |
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Following Heavy Snowfall, Tamarack Resort, ID, Will Open Today, Monday, December 22

The vibrant village at Tamarack. | Photo: Tamarack Resort

Following heavy snowfall and continued snowmaking efforts, Tamarack Resort, Idaho, plans to open for the 2025–26 winter season today, Monday, December 22, with a focused early-season lift and terrain plan as mountain operations teams work to expand access across the resort. Related: Tamarack Resort, ID, Expands Terrain and Guest Amenities in Most Ambitious Off-Season Improvement Project Ever Opening-day operations will […]
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Idaho’s Ski Industry on a Roll: Annual Visits Top 2 Million Since 2020

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Skier visits at Idaho ski resorts have exceeded 2 million annually since winter 2020-21, including a record 2.5 million during the 2022-23 ski season, according to an economic impact report Ski Idaho commissioned from Boulder, Colorado-based research firm RRC. Skier visits also reached 2.4 million in winter 2024-25, the second-highest on record, and 2.1 million in winter 2023-24. A skier visit […]
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The $99 Season Pass Hack Nobody Talks About (Why Mount Bohemia, MI, Might Be the Cheapest Way for Midwesterners to Ski Jackson Hole, WY)

Big Red tram at Jackson Hole Mountain resort with the doors open and a view of the snowy mountains through the doors

[UPDATED 12:06 p.m. MST, December 9, 2025] This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo with SkiSaver.com Most skiers have never heard of this deal. Even fewer understand how powerful it actually is. But tucked away in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a tiny, rugged, expert-only mountain called Mount Bohemia—famous for its extreme terrain, cult following…and one of the most […]
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Tamarack Resort, ID, Expands Terrain and Guest Amenities in Most Ambitious Off-Season Improvement Project Ever

Slope enhancements for the 2025-26 winter season. | Photo: Tamarack Resort

Tamarack Resort in Idaho is previewing a major step forward for the 2025–26 winter season with new ski terrain, expanded guest amenities, and a full lineup of signature events, part of one of its most ambitious off-season improvement projects to date. Related: New Ski Terrain Rises from the Ashes at Tamarack Ski Resort, ID Located 90 miles north of Boise, […]
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