Anders Henrikson

[PHOTOS] Luca Harrington Takes the Gold at His First-Ever X Games Men’s Ski Slopestyle

Another year, another X Games Slopestyle, with rails, huge airs, and an incredible opportunity for the world’s best to showcase their skills. With skiers from the likes of Colby Stevenson, Mac Forehand, and Alex Hall, the competition was stacked and all athletes put on a show for Aspen and the world to see. Slopestyle is especially impressive in contrast to […]
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Bellingham, WA, Mountain Rescue Recovers Stranded Snowboarder in Backcountry Near Mount Baker

Bellingham Mountain Rescue, a prominent rescue group out of the Whatcom Country Area of Washington State, had their hands full at the start of the new year with a rescue of a backcountry snowboarder who had fallen into a drainage area in the Swift Creek Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This area is specifically dangerous in the Mount Baker wilderness due […]
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Utah’s Backcountry Dangers: How Recent Heavy Snowfall Has Impacted Avalanche Conditions Because of a Weak Base Layer

Utah is known for its incredible skiing due to the large amounts of snow it receives yearly and the extensive terrain available, primarily in the Wasatch Range. There are many resorts for skiers to enjoy but many turn to the backcountry due to the vast amount of options when it comes to terrain. However, there are dangers associated with the […]
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Accident at Brighton Resort, UT, Serves as Stark Reminder of the Risks of Early Season Skiing & Snowboarding

Early-season openings bring excitement for skiers eager to hit the slopes, but they also come with inherent challenges, particularly related to snow coverage and safety. The experience of a 17-year-old skier at Brighton Resort, Utah, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of early season skiing and snowboarding. On Monday, November 25, the teenage skier crashed below the chair […]
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How Colorado’s Historic Early November Storm Shook People & Wildlife Across the State

The Colorado ski season started with a boom this past weekend. With what seemed to be nonstop snow hitting the Front Range, roads, resorts, and towns were hit with near-record-breaking November snow totals and winter storm warnings. While the snow was welcome news for resorts such as Winter Park, Copper Mountain, Keystone Resort, and Arapahoe Basin, and other resorts, such as Eldora Mountain Resort, the […]
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