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The Top 9 Via Ferratas in the United States

Interested in rock climbing, but not the technical commitment? We may have something here for you. Meaning “iron path” in Italian, a Via Ferrata is a protected style of rock climbing that makes mountaineering approachable for beginners. First used by military troops to safely traverse and transport materials through the Dolomites during World War I, via ferratas are sturdy iron rungs, […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | June 3, 2022
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Snowbird, UT, to Get New Trams | First in the United States With Rooftop Balcony

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The new cabins will feature a summer rooftop balcony and glass floor panels After 50 years of transporting millions of skiers and snowboarders to Snowbird’s 11,000-foot Hidden Peak, the resort’s iconic Aerial Tram will get new Tram cabins this spring. The original Tram cabins have traveled approximately 794,994 miles during their lifetime—the same distance as traveling to the Moon and […]

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SnowBrains | March 1, 2022
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9 Best Ski Resorts in the United States in 2021

The US is home to some of the top ski resorts in the world, making it a premier destination to rival the likes of the Alps and Pyrenees in Europe, with a ski break proving to be a favorite vacation for the whole family, Go-Koala says in their introduction to their ‘American Ski Index’ ranking. Related: Top 10 Small Ski […]

SnowBrains | October 5, 2021
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The 9 Highest Ski Areas in the United States

With over 450 ski areas in the United States spanning from beautiful Lake Tahoe to the corner of Maine, every location has something unique to offer. In honor of the great diversity of skiing across the United States, this article will be recounting the highest elevation ski areas on offer in the United States. Related: Silverton Mountain: North America’s Highest […]

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Andrew | September 30, 2021
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The Top 9 Highest Paved Roads in the United States

Millions of miles of paved roads snake throughout the United States. With winter closing in, a world of snow-related closures will begin to fall on high-altitude roads and mountain passes. In honor of this, we decided to answer the question, what are the highest paved roads in the United States? Drive em’ while you still can! Related: The 15 Highest Ski […]

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Andrew | September 16, 2021
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Big Sky Resort, MT Undergoes Construction of the Fastest 6-Seat Lift in the United States

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With ski season just around the corner and people itching to travel, lift wait times could be longer than ever for the 2021-2022 ski season. Luckily, Big Sky Resort in Montana has a solution: installing the fastest six-seat chairlift in the US. This chairlift, known as the Swift Current 6, is predicted to be completed within the next two months. […]

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Breya Bergom | September 13, 2021
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Flash Floods: Everything You Need to Know About The #1 Weather-Related Killer in the United States

This article’s text was originally shared on weather.gov Flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the United States.  Several factors contribute to flash flooding. The two key elements are rainfall intensity and duration. Intensity is the rate of rainfall, and duration is how long the rain lasts. Topography, soil conditions, and ground cover also play an important role. Flash […]

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WeatherBrains | May 14, 2021
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The United States Has a New Lightning Capital

We have a new lightning capital of the United States! Related: NOAA: 5 Striking Facts Versus Myths About Lightning You Should Know Researchers at Vaisala found that, during the period from 2016-2020, Oklahoma experienced the most lightning flashes per square kilometer, passing Florida. The rest of the top 5 are Louisiana, Texas, and Arkansas ranking 3rd, 4th, and 5th, respectively. […]

WeatherBrains | April 29, 2021
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