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Mikaela Shiffrin Will Only Race in 1 Discipline at World Cup Finals Post Injury

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin shared on her social media channels that she will only compete in one discipline at the World Cup Finals in Saalbach, Austria, being her strongest: Slalom. Following her January injury, Shiffrin has explained that despite their best efforts, the injury has simply not allowed a safe return to Giant Slalom racing, let alone speed events […]
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Echo Mountain, CO, Will Remain Closed All Day Today After Receiving 3’ of Snow

Echo Mountain, Colorado, announced on their website and social media channels, that the resort will be closed today, Thursday, March 14, after receiving a staggering 30 inches of snow in the last 24 hours. The closure also affects its night skiing offer which is usually offered every Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30  – 9:00 p.m. “Echo faithful, we will be […]
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Eldora Mountain, CO, Will Not Open Today Due to Avalanches Burying the Road After 33 Inches of New Snow Overnight

Yes, you read that headline correctly: it snowed 33 inches at Eldora overnight. With big snowfall like that at a ski area comes big work to get it open. Due to avalanches burying the road into Eldora this morning and plow drivers working tirelessly to clear it, the ski area reported on its website this morning that it will not open […]
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[PHOTOS] Snow Chaos in Northern Italy Closes Roads & Tunnels After 5 Feet of Snowfall

The southern side of the European Alps has seen massive snowfalls last weekend. The biggest snow fell along the Swiss-Italian border. Many areas in Italy saw between 1-1.5 meters (3-5 feet) of snowfall over the last five days. Several mountain passes and tunnels had to be closed due to avalanche danger and snow on the roads. An avalanche in Martell […]
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Arctic Valley Ski Area, AK: Serving the Community 1 Powder Day at a Time

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Alaska in the winter evokes dreams of the 600+ inches of annual snowfall at Alyeska Resort, endless touring lines up various mountain ranges for backcountry connoisseurs, and heli-guided operations whisking wealthy customers or famous extreme athletes up steep peaks and untouched powder fields. While all these objectives can certainly be pursued in Alaska, they are generally expensive, require days/weeks/months of […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Major Storm for Front Range as Colorado Low Spins Up

NWS estimated snow totals. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary A major snowstorm is headed for Colorado, with feet of snow expected along the Front Range through Friday morning. This storm starts up pretty innocently, with some light snow across the mountains Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. During this period temperatures are relatively warm, with low snow:liquid ratios keeping snow totals modest.  This […]
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’24/’25 Season Passes for Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, are on Sale Now

Season passes for the 2024/2025 winter season for Gunstock Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, are now on sale. Skiers and snowboarders can get the greatest value and lowest price on next winter’s lift access by purchasing their season pass before prices increase on May 1. Gunstock offers season pass options to suit every skier and snowboarder: Winter Prime, valid every day […]
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Vail Resorts Q2 2024 Financial Results: Skier Visits Down 10%, But Income Up 5% Despite 42% Lower Snowfall

In its latest financial update, released on Monday, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) has detailed its financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ending March 3, 2024, along with insights into its season pass sales, lodging trends, and comprehensive plans for the upcoming year. Related: What are Vail Resorts’ Plans for World Domination? “Given the unfavorable conditions across […]
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[VIDEO] “To the Hills and Back” – A Heart-Wrenching Documentary Exploring the Lives of 2 Backcountry Skiers Who Navigate the Aftermath of Separate Avalanche Tragedies

“Using stories has always been integral to our approach to avalanche education at the UAC. Since our inaugural avalanche education video, ‘Winning the Avalanche Game,’ back in 1996, we’ve recognized the power of storytelling to convey important lessons. When we set out to create a new version of the Know Before You Go program, we knew we needed compelling narratives […]
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