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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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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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[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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Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 8″ of Snow and Bears Near Mono Pass Trail Are Still Active

This post was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers on Saturday, 11 January New Snow: 8 inches Settled Snow Depth: 33 inches High temperature: 51°F (January 2) Low temperature: 1°F (January 4) Ski Conditions and Weather On the evening of January 3, the Tuolumne Meadows area was treated to seven new inches of low-density snow that […]
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Alyeska Resort, AK, First Ski Resort to Reach 300″ Snowfall for 2024-25 Season

Over 300" of snow at Alyeska Resort already this season. Credit: Alyeska Resort

No stranger to receiving the most snow in North America, Alyeska Resort, Alaska, is at it again. Yesterday’s 20″ dump took the ski area past 300″ for the season. The resort has seen 304″ of fresh snow this season and has a 115″ base. Considering it’s still early January, that’s an incredible total—more than most resorts will see all season. […]
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