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2 Hikers Plummet Over 3,000 Feet to their Deaths on the Matterhorn, Switzerland

[Updated August 24 with identity of hikers.] Two hikers fell over 1,000 meters or 3,000 feet to their deaths on Switzerland’s Matterhorn on Wednesday, August 14. The two hikers had left the Hörnli hut in Zermatt, Switzerland, early in the morning, according to a press release by the Cantonal Police of Wallis/Valais. The duo was planning to summit Switzerland’s most […]
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What the Ski Industry Will Look Like in 100 Years, According to SnowBrains Readers

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As we carve our way into the future, there is no doubt the ski industry will look significantly different 100 years from now. No one knows exactly what it will look like, but we asked our readers to predict what the ski industry will look like in 100 years. Many unknowns exist, including climate change, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, technological […]
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[VIDEO] Teton Gravity Research Drops Trailer for 2024 Film “Beyond the Fantasy”

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It’s August, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start getting hyped for the upcoming ski season. To help, TGR has just released the trailer for its 29th annual ski and snowboard film, “Beyond the Fantasy.” Shot on location in Alaska, Norway, Austria, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this year, it is diving headfirst into the whimsical imagination that its athletes embrace […]
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Backcountry Ski Brand G3 Facing Potential Bankruptcy

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Genuine Guide Gear, also known as G3, is a well-respected player in the outdoor sports industry. It is particularly known for its high-quality backcountry skiing and snowboarding equipment. Founded in 1995 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, G3 has built a reputation for designing innovative, reliable gear that caters to the needs of backcountry enthusiasts. Products include backcountry skis and […]
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Extreme Heat in Svalbard Causes Unprecedented Melting of Arctic Ice Caps

This post first appeared on the NASA Earth Observatory website. The Svalbard archipelago’s ice caps suffered extreme episodes of melting in summer 2024, brought on by exceptionally high air temperatures. Related: Winter 2023/24 Was the Hottest Ever Recorded for the U.S. Situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is one of the fastest-warming places on the planet. Over […]
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Mont Blanc’s Peak Temperature Soars Above Freezing for 33 Hours for First Time Ever

The recent heat wave across Europe has had an unprecedented effect on the temperatures at the summit of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak, where temperatures soared above freezing for 33 consecutive hours on August 10-11. According to the Agenzia Regionale Protezione Ambiente Valle d’Aosta (ARPA), the regional environmental agency, the automatic weather station at Colle Major at an altitude […]
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Winter Park Resort, CO, Offers Update on Masterplan That Includes Gondola Connecting Resort to Town

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In a recent blog post, Winter Park Resort in Colorado offered updates on its ambitious 10-15-year masterplan that will transform it into the state’s third-largest ski area. This comprehensive plan, publicly accessible, outlines significant upgrades, including new and enhanced lifts, expanded terrain, remodeled lodges, and improved on-mountain dining experiences. A key feature is the long-awaited gondola connecting the resort to the […]
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Aspen Skiing Co. Faces Pushback on Plans to Install 13 Cell Towers Across its Ski Areas

The Pitkin County Planning & Zoning Commission is scrutinizing Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) over its proposal to install 13 cell towers across its ski areas, reports the Aspen Daily News. The initiative aims to enhance safety and emergency access, but the commission is concerned about the visual impact on the landscape. SkiCo plans to amend the master plan documents for Aspen […]
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2025 Epic Australia Pass on Sale & Launch of New 4-Day Epic Australia Pass

Today, Perisher Resorts, Australia, announced the launch of the 2025 Epic Australia Pass, which is now on sale for its lowest price, for only AUD 999. Alongside this, Perisher is also launching an all-new product – the Epic Australia 4-Day Pass for AUD 549. This is incredibly exciting for the Australian ski industry and provides unprecedented flexibility and value for […]
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Black Bear Euthanized Following Attack on 3-Year-Old Girl at Campground Near Red Lodge, MT

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A black bear was captured and euthanized after attacking a 3-year-old girl at a private campground near Red Lodge, Montana, on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the bear entered a tent and injured the child, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). The girl was immediately transported to a medical facility in Billings, though her […]
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