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Jenah MacGrain

Monster Race to Mt Elbrus Summit – The Highest Peak in Europe

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Ski mountaineer rejoices in reaching the summit. Image: Red Fox  The Red Fox Elbrus Race Festival is an international event of extreme sports, including skyrunning, climbing, ski mountaineering, and snowshoeing. The festival is held annually on Mt. Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia, Europe’s highest peak, and is a true test of athletic ability. Ski mountaineers have been participating in […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 23, 2018
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Respecting the Fourteeners: How to Be Prepared for the Climb

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Knife’s Edge, Capitol Peak. Image: Matador Network After a record number of deaths last summer on the Colorado Fourteeners, many believe that climbers are under prepared for their trips and are disrespecting the mountains. Capitol Peak, one of the more difficult 14ers, saw five deaths in just six weeks in 2017. The Peak had only four reported deaths in the […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 23, 2018
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Water Storage Under Golf Course in Aspen, CO?

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Many areas in the Western US experienced an extremely dry winter. For example, Colorado, which relies heavily on the snowpack as a water source, has declared a state of extreme drought in a third of the state. The dry winter and warming temperatures are leading the state to look towards water security solutions. Aspen, Colorado lies at the headwaters of the […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 23, 2018
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Climbers Injured by Falling Tree at Lake Louise

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Three climbers were hit by a falling tree at the back of Lake Louise while climbing the popular crag Outhouse Wall. High winds caused the tree to break off and fall 80 to 100 meters and collide with the climbers standing at the bottom. While all three were injured, the individual in critical condition is believed to have not been […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 23, 2018
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Deer Valley Hopes to Be Named Best Ski Resort in US For Sixth Year

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Park City looking towards Deer Valley. Image: SIN Deer Valley Ski Resort is once again hoping to be named the USA’s Best Ski Resort, for the sixth consecutive year. If the resort is successful, it will compete against winning resorts from other countries for the title of the World’s Best Ski Resort. Votes will be cast by members of the […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 16, 2018
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Antarctic Ice Melting 3X Faster Than Ten Years Ago

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Image: Huffington Post The ice sheets of Antarctica are home to 60-90% of the world’s freshwater. According to a new study published in the journal Nature, the Antarctic ice sheets are shrinking faster than ever before. In fact, the study states that sea ice loss is occurring at triple the rate from 2007. The continent lost 3 million tons of […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 15, 2018
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O’Brady Hopes to Break Record For 50 State High Point Challenge

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Jenah MacGrain | June 14, 2018
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Expansion For Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park in Algonquin, IL

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Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park expansion approved. Image: Raging Buffalo Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park in Algonquin, Illinois is set for an expansion. The upgrade will include a new lodge (the current one has been around since the 1950s), an asphalt parking lot, a tubing area, and an extension of the current hill by 30 feet. The park was established in 1993 […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 12, 2018
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World’s Largest Indoor Ski Area Planned for Norway

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New indoor ski center planned for Norway, designed by Norwegian architects office Halvorsen and Reine AS. Image: Life in Norway Vinterparken, a new year-round indoor ski center planned for Norway, will be one of the largest in the world. The idea and need for the resort arose from the lack of consistency in the snowfall in this area of Norway. […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 9, 2018
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The Earth’s First Snowfall

Image: BDFjade Between 2.2 and 2.4 billion years ago, big masses of land rose quickly from the depths of the sea, causing big changes on our planet. A new study published on May 24th in the journal Nature suggests that it was these changes that caused Earth’s first snowfall 2.4 billion years ago. Image: thegreatsummit.com The study shows the findings […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 9, 2018
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Ten New AEDs Unveiled at Vail and Beaver Creek

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Eagle County resident Lynn Blake’s life was saved by an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – the thing that “shocks” your heart with pads – in 2007. Since then, she has been mapping out locations in the county where she feels AEDs should be located. The chairlifts at Vail and Beaver Creek were the first locations she identified. Years later, her vision […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 7, 2018
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Southern Africa 2018 Ski Season Begins!

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Fresh snow fell at Southern Africa’s two ski fields – Afriski in Lesotho and Tiffindell in South Africa – marking the start to the 2018 ski season! The snowfall was too light to create a solid base, but the cold temperatures are perfect for snowmaking. Snowmaking plays an important role at South Africa’s resorts. Even with top elevations of 2900 […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 7, 2018
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Everest Left With Piles Of Garbage This Season

Nepal has climbers pick up trash on Everest. Image: NBC News Mount Everest has been left with piles upon piles of garbage at Camp II in it’s short 2018 season, including human waste, tents, and other discarded gear. The mountain gets between 70,000 and 100,000 visitors each year. Trash left on Everest 2018 season. Image: Planet Ski More than 700 climbers […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 6, 2018
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Skiing In Victoria, Australia Could Be a Memory by 2070

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Ski fields will have to rely more heavily on snowmaking, which will become expensive. Image: The Border Mail Ski fields in Victoria, Australia could see the end of ski seasons in 30 years, according to a state report by SGS Economics and Planning. The biggest resorts of Mt. Hotham, Mt. Buller, and Falls Creek could have just 20 to 30 […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 4, 2018
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Too Much Snow? Snowmageddon in the Alps!

Image: snow-forecast.com Crazy amounts of snow fell in the Alps in Europe this winter! December was the snowiest start to a season in the Alps since the 1996/97 season. Some resorts reported a meter in 24 hours, and 3 meters in a week in January. Tourist office at Saas Fee. Image: snow-forecast.com In December and January, Tignes in France reported 552 centimeters […]

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Jenah MacGrain | June 4, 2018
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Norwegian Mountaineers Set New Ski Touring Records

Skjervheim during his 24 hours of ski touring. Image: Outdoor Sportswire Lars Erik Skjervheim and Malene Blikken Haukoy of Norway set new world records in ski mountaineering last weekend, May 19th and 20th. The two set out to skin and ski as much vertical as possible in 24 hours at Myrkdalen Ski Area near Voss, Norway. Peeling off the skins. […]

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Jenah MacGrain | May 30, 2018
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Major Storm Dumps Snow on New Zealand Resorts

Shoveling the first big snow at The Remarks. Image: Remarks Facebook Page Close to a meter of snow fell at some South Island New Zealand resorts during a major snowstorm last week. Snow fell as low as 300 meters in the Southern Lakes region, and the Crown Range road between Wanaka and Queenstown was closed. With fantastic winter conditions and […]

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Jenah MacGrain | May 29, 2018
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Colorado Man to Kayak River from Montana to Missouri

Dawson and his dog Tagg during a test run. Image: PaddlingDown Insomnia affects a large population of people across the world. It can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, hallucinations, and an overall lesser quality of life. One Colorado man by the name of Tomas Dawson is hoping to cure his chronic insomnia and raise awareness by paddling […]

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Jenah MacGrain | May 24, 2018
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Highway 14A in Wyoming to Open Thursday

Crews working to clear snow on Highway 14A, WY. Image: The Lovell Chronicle More snow clearing. Image: Billings Gazette Crews are finishing clearing Highway 14A in Northern Wyoming, east of Yellowstone National Park. It will open ahead of schedule on Tuesday, May 22 at noon. The highway is a 22-mile stretch of scenic road that winds it’s way up to […]

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Jenah MacGrain | May 22, 2018
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French Resorts Awarded Bid for 2023 FIS Alpine World Skiing Championships

France’s victorious candidacy team for Courchevel-Meribel 2023. Image: FIS Ski Two French resorts, Courchevel and Méribel, have been chosen to host the 2023 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The French bid was chosen over the competing bid from Saalbach, Austria at the FIS international congress in Costa Navarino, Greece. Following a convincing presentation that demonstrated their meticulous preparation and ability […]

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Jenah MacGrain | May 21, 2018
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