Conspiracy Theorists Say Texas Snow Is Fake and Sent By Bill Gates According to conspiracy theorists, the snow in Texas is fake and was sent by Bill Gates, not caused by climate change. This isn’t the first time Bill Gates has been accused of suspicious activity, as he has allegedly implanted microchips in recent Covid vaccines. A Texas woman claims she has proof the snow is fake as she attempts to burn a […] Nick Retterer | March 3, 2021 5 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC Won’t Extend Operating Hours During Spring Whistler Blackcomb, in British Columbia, Canada, announced that it wouldn’t be extending its lift hours beyond 3 p.m. for the rest of the 2020-21 season. The resort stated the lifts would stop at 3 p.m. instead of extending to 3:30 and eventually 4 p.m. as the season continues into spring. The decision is due to the response to the Covid-19 pandemic […] Industry News Nick Retterer | March 3, 2021 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Ski Resort Facing Lawsuit After Skier is Killed By Avalanche Cole Comstock, 34, of California, was killed by an avalanche on January 17, 2020, on an Alpine Meadows ski run around 10:16 in the morning. His close friend, Kaley Bloom, was also swept by the avalanche and received serious injuries but somehow survived. Comstock was an experienced skier who skied both in-bound and out-bound areas of the resort depending on conditions. […] Avalanche Nick Retterer | February 26, 2021 9 Comments
Parts Of The Middle East Get Snow For The First Time In Years Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan receive snow for the first time in nearly six years. The snowstorms disrupted traffic, canceled university classes, and even postponed coronavirus vaccination campaigns. However, religious venues were still occupied as people walked to holy sites for Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Related: Watch Video Of Snow Blanket Middle East The snowstorm began on Wednesday evening and continued […] Weather Nick Retterer | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado Is Experiencing Once-In-A-Decade Snowpack And High Avalanche Risk Colorado is currently experiencing a once-in-a-decade snowpack making conditions in the backcountry extremely dangerous. Conditions haven’t been this bad in Colorado since 2012, and the poor snowpack has caused over 15 deaths in the first week of February. This has been the deadliest week on record since 1910, with eight deaths being Coloradans. These conditions are seen once every 10 years, […] Avalanche Nick Retterer | February 18, 2021 2 Comments
Missing Colorado Hiker’s Dog Emerges After 8 Days While Search is Suspended For Man A missing Colorado hiker’s dog has returned home after eight days of being lost on the Hessie Trailhead in Boulder County. Josh Hall and his dog “Happy” set out on February 3 just as a major winter storm system hit the area. Search crews initiated their search that night when the two never returned. The first sign of the pair was […] Backcountry Nick Retterer | February 17, 2021 0 Comments
UK’s Largest Ski Tour Operator Cancels All Holidays For The Season Due to Covid-19, UK’s largest ski tour operator, Crystal, announced it won’t be operating for any holidays this season. The company is currently reaching out to its customers discussing various options for those who’ve already purchased services. They’re offering incentives as well as refunds or cancellations. In spite of the recent news, the company is still seeing high demand for next […] Industry News Nick Retterer | February 17, 2021 0 Comments
A Recent Survey Shows Steamboat Colorado Is More Prepared For Climate Change Than Other Resorts A recent survey performed by Summit Economics shows Steamboat Resort in Colorado is better prepared for climate change than most other resorts. Tourism-related businesses, such as restaurants and retail stores, were all sent a survey asking about their procedures for mitigating the future impacts of climate change. The results were presented Tuesday night during the City Council’s work session. The council […] Industry News Nick Retterer | February 16, 2021 1 Comment
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