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Design for New Village at Alyeska Resort, AK, Reveals Modern, 4-Season Global Destination in Girdwood

Set in the majestic Chugach Mountains, Alyeska Resort is being transformed into a modern, four-season, global destination. The addition of new and renovated facilities at the mountain village will breathe new life into the resort, which is widely regarded as Alaska’s base camp for adventure. Expanded and enhanced visitor experiences, new accommodations and amenities, workforce housing, and the inclusion of […]
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Alterra Mountain Company and Affirm Expand Exclusive Partnership to Bring Payment Flexibility to More Skiers & Riders

San Francisco, June 05, 2024 – Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced an expanded partnership with Alterra Mountain Company, a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, including the world’s largest heli-skiing operation, and the owner of Ikon Pass. Eligible travelers will be able to pay over time with Affirm when […]
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Plow Crews at Glacier National Park, MT, Struggle to Open Going-To-The-Sun Road Due to Deepest Snowpack in Over a Decade

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Despite spring-like conditions in the valley, Logan Pass in Glacier National Park remains buried under one of the deepest snowpacks in over a decade, park officials reported. Glacier National Park Roads Supervisor Brian Paul described the scene at Logan Pass Visitor Center, where road crews are battling significant snow accumulation on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. “There’s still a lot of work […]
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GROUPLOVE and Violent Femmes to Headline Copper Mountain, CO’s, 4th Annual Union Peak Festival – Closing Out a Summer of Free Music 

Grace Potter, Brittney Spencer, and Donavon Frankenreiter will headline Red, White, Brews & Tunes, Copper’s Fourth of July celebration July 4-6  Copper Country is set to feature Josh Abbott Band with Chancey Williams on August 10  Enjoy free live music in the village every weekend, with Brews and Tunes on Fridays and Acoustic Glow on Saturdays  Copper Mountain, Colorado, is […]
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Massive Landslide Destroys Ski Slope at Foppolo/Carona Brembo Ski Area in Italy

A massive landslide struck the ski slopes of the Foppolo/Carona (Brembo Ski) ski area in Italy in the early afternoon of May 31, prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. The landslide occurred on the slope leading downhill from Montebello towards the Cross-Valgussera Pass, causing significant damage and raising safety concerns. Thankfully, nobody was killed or injured. Related: Australia’s Worst […]
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29 Stranded Hikers Rescued From 9,718′ Zugspitze, Germany’s Highest Mountain, After Over 6 Feet of Unexpected Snowfall

A rescue operation was launched on Saturday, June 1, to evacuate dozens of hikers who found themselves stranded on Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, due to treacherous weather conditions. Related: French Mayor Wants to End “Mont Blanc in Heels” as Tourists Attempt Dangerous Peak in Shorts, T-Shirts, and Trainers According to the Bavarian Mountain Rescue Service, 29 hikers attempted to […]
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World Cup Speed Skier Jean Daniel Pession and His Girlfriend Killed in Tragic Accident While Backcountry Skiing in Italy

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Italian World Cup speed skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, have been killed while backcountry skiing in Italy’s Aosta Valley. The Italian Winter Sports Federation announced the news yesterday in an official statement. Related: World Champion Mountaineer Amongst 3 Dead in Italian Avalanche The fatal incident occurred while they were touring above Champoluc in the Aosta Valley […]
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Purgatory Resort, CO, Heats Up Summer With New Chili Cook-Off

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Purgatory kicks off 2024 summer operating schedule and events Purgatory Resort, Colorado, welcomes summer with a new Chili Cook-off event on Saturday, June 15. This sizzling event marks the start of summer at Purgatory with on-mountain activities, signature events, and Durango’s only lift-served mountain bike park. Related: Purgatory, CO, Report: American Spring Skiing at its Finest The Chili Cook-off is […]
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Vail Resorts Wins 5 National Ski Area Association Awards

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Vail Resorts is honored to receive five awards from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), the trade association for ski area owners and operators. It represents over 300 alpine resorts that account for more than 90% of the skier/snowboarder visits nationwide. The awards were announced at the 2024 NSAA National Convention and Tradeshow in Frisco, Texas. Previously, Vail Resorts received […]
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Weather-Permitting, Beartooth Highway (US-212) From Red Lodge to Cooke City, MT, Projected to Open June 1

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Highway currently open for 19 miles from Red Lodge, Montana to Vista Point Weather permitting, the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, is projected to open on Saturday, June 1. Related: Beartooth Highway (US 212), WY/MT, Remains Closed Following Avalanche Currently, the highway is partially open for […]
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Swiss Police Issues Safety Warning for Mountaineers Due to Above Average Snow Levels

In light of the upcoming hiking season, the Cantonal Police Valais/Wallis has issued a safety warning for hikers in the mountains. Each year more than 100 people perish in the mountains in Switzerland. The Cantonal Police warns that the current conditions require careful planning and preparation when venturing into the mountains in the Valais/Wallis region due to far above average […]
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NSAA Honors Best in Ski Industry at Annual Awards Ceremony

Association recognizes innovative strategies in sustainability, safety, marketing, and growth. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) named the winners of its annual awards in sustainability, safety, marketing, and beginner conversion (growth). The awards were presented to ski area members with the most innovative and successful programs in each category at the association’s National Convention and Tradeshow in Frisco, Texas, on […]
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Alterra Mountain Company Announces New Presidents at Steamboat, CO & Mammoth Mountain, CA

Alterra Mountain Company announces the official appointment of Dave Hunter to President & COO of Steamboat in Colorado and Eric Clark to President & COO of Mammoth Mountain in California, who will also oversee all operations at nearby June Mountain. Both acted as interim leaders throughout the 23/24 winter season. “Steamboat and Mammoth Mountain are two marquee destinations within the […]
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