Hunting Efforts Have Reduced Invasive Teton Goat Population To 29 Why are they being hunted? Mountain goats are an invasive species in the Teton Range. An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological harm to an environment in which it is not native. These mountain goats are harming native Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep by increasing competition for extremely limited resources and contributing to disease transmission. Currently, the population of […] Miles Wong | March 17, 2021 1 Comment
Denver, CO Could See Biggest Snow Storm Since 1885 Friday night through Monday morning, Denver is forecasted to receive one of its biggest snowstorms since 1885. According to AccuWeather, the snow totals are predicted to be upwards of two feet in Denver and up to three feet west of Denver in areas such as Boulder and Fort Collins. Snowfall will be heaviest Saturday night into Sunday and is expected […] Weather Miles Wong | March 12, 2021 0 Comments
Tamarack Ski Resort, ID, Announces Free Season Passes for Local Kids Tamarack Resort, located in Idaho, announced on March 3rd that they would provide free year-round passes to students K-12 who are enrolled in the surrounding Valley County and New Meadows schools. Hosting skiing during the winter and mountain biking during the summer, these free passes to Tamarack Resort will enhance accessibility while fostering inclusivity in the outdoor sports world. Getting […] Industry News Miles Wong | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Truckee-North Lake Tahoe Housing Crisis Escalates Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic This article is based on research and conversations with the Town of Truckee Housing Program Manager, Seana Doherty, and local realtor, Mark DiGiacomo. Seana works for the town of Truckee, facilitating housing for the local workforce. Mark DiGiacomo has worked as a realtor for the Truckee-based real estate company Carr Long Real Estate for the past nine years. I had […] Miles Wong | February 25, 2021 5 Comments
Colorado’s Marijuana Sales Surpass $10-Billion In 2012, Colorado passed Amendment 64, making recreational marijuana legal for adults 21 years of age or older. Amendment 64 allowed adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, and also required the state to set up a regulatory structure for the retail marijuana industry. Since marijuana first started being sold recreationally in 2014, according to the Colorado Department […] Miles Wong | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
Skier Survived Utah Avalanche That Killed 4 By Clinging To A Tree A skier caught in an avalanche in Millcreek Canyon located near Salt Lake City, Utah, survived by clinging to a tree. Once the slide had subsided, the skier managed to locate another member of his group, and the two of them began using their avalanche beacons to rescue others buried beneath the snow. Two separate groups were caught in the […] Avalanche Miles Wong | February 11, 2021 5 Comments
Police Take to the Ski Slopes to Ensure COVID-19 Regulation Adherence Police have taken to the slopes in Europe in order to ensure COVID regulation adherence. We’ve all seen bike cops and mall cops, but the COVID-19 pandemic has bred a new type of cop: ski cops! And no, they’re not there to give out speeding tickets, regardless of how fast you think you are. We’ll leave that job to the […] Industry News Miles Wong | February 11, 2021 6 Comments
Barking Dogs Save Their Owners’ Lives after Avalanche Burial in Switzerland Winter Hiking In Switzerland. | Photo Via Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG On Saturday, January 30th at 3:00 PM, two people were buried in an avalanche while hiking in Avers Valley. Located in southwestern Switzerland, Avers valley offers many winter sports activities, including hiking, ski touring, and resort skiing. The pair were out hiking on the well-prepared winter hiking trails when […] Avalanche Miles Wong | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
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