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Snowriver, MI, to Install First and Only High-Speed Chairlift in Upper Peninsula

Snowriver to install the UP's first high speed chairlift

Snowriver Mountain Resort, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has just announced its plans to install a new Doppelmayr six-passenger detachable chairlift ahead of the 2023-24 season at the Jackson Creek Summit area of the resort. Replacing three of the ski area’s original chairs installed in the 1960s: the Chippewa Double (installed in 1961), the Leelinaw Triple (1964), and the Voyager […]

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Nick DeRiso | October 18, 2022
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[VIDEO] Black Diamond Presents: Dawn Patrol—Why We Rise

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[VIDEO] Indy Pass and Teton Gravity Research Unveil Trailer For ‘In Pursuit of Soul 2: Midwest Independence’

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Construction Begins on Workforce Housing at Winter Park Resort, CO

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Across the state of Colorado, housing is a premium—a problem that’s only amplified in mountain communities. Therefore, it makes it extra challenging for people looking to move to the mountains and work at resorts to find housing. The past few seasons have shown resorts how detrimental a strong workforce is to keep lifts turning and guests happy. Winter Park Resort is […]

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Aunika Skogen | October 18, 2022
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Dior Launches 22/23 Wintersports Fashion Line ‘DiorAlps Capsule’

Dior 22/23 DiorAlps Capsule

After the massive success of its inaugural 21/22 DiorAlps collection, Dior has again released a DiorAlps capsule for the 22/23 winter season. Dior partnered with renowned sports brands to combine their iconic, elegant designs with the best in snowsports innovation. Helmets, ski masks, and body armor are made in collaboration with POC of Sweden. Jackets and ski pants are designed […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 18, 2022
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Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Put First-Ever FIS World Cup Cross-Border Race in Switzerland and Italy At Risk

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The world’s first-ever cross-border FIS World Cup is currently at risk as Europe has been having an unseasonably warm fall, making snowmaking at lower altitudes impossible. During the first ‘snow control’ last weekend, the green light for the race start could not yet be given by the International Ski Federation ‘FIS’. Related: First-Ever Cross-Border FIS World Cup Race To Be […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 18, 2022
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[VIDEO] Scott Gaffney 2023-24 Edit:

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Steven Agar | October 18, 2022
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Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Increases Wages $1.75 Above State Minimum Ahead of 2022/23 Season

Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, announced it is raising its base pay to $16.25/hour and will adjust wages upwards for year-round and returning seasonal positions accordingly. Last year Meadows hiked its starting wage to $15/hour, well above the established Oregon State minimum wage for the Hood River County area. On July 1 the standard minimum wage in Hood River County was […]

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Wild Mountain, MN, Will Open at Noon to Take ‘First to Open’ Title From Andes Tower Hills, MN

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We prematurely reported this morning that Andes Tower Hills ski area in Minnesota would be the first North American resort open this season. At the time of writing this morning that was correct, but things move quickly in the ski industry. Wild Mountain, MN, just announced that they will be opening today at noon, pipping Andes Tower Hills by six hours. […]

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[VIDEO] Snow Blind – Story of a Man Who Loses His Sight Then Returns to Backcountry Skiing and Guiding

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[VIDEO] Over a Foot of Snow and They’re Skiing in Michigan

All media was sourced from the Skiers and Snowboarders of the Midwest Facebook group. A winter storm dumped over a foot of snow on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sunday night, the most of anywhere in North America so far this winter season. Enough for eager skiers to get out and earn their turns. Related: Andes Tower Hills, MN, Opens Today | […]

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History In The Making: Clean Up The Lake Expands To Eastern Sierra

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Partnering with government, nonprofits, businesses, Mammoth Lakes Tourism & more The Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) dive team that completed the 72-mile SCUBA cleanup of Lake Tahoe in 2021-2022, has just finished months of work establishing strategic partnerships in the Mammoth Lakes region with government, nonprofits, businesses, and Mammoth Lake Tourism, all leading to the organization solidifying a successful expansion […]

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Shaun White Partners With Backcountry to Expand His Whitespace Brand

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Legendary snowboarder adds new board designs, goggles, and winter apparel to evolving Whitespace brand, sold exclusively at Backcountry Shaun White, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and winner of the most X-Games gold medals in history, builds upon his namesake brand with the addition of premium apparel and gear collections designed for on and off the mountain moments. Developed alongside outdoor retailer […]

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Eaglecrest Ski Area’s New Gondola Arrives in Juneau, AK: Design Work Currently on Track

Brought to you by Travel Juneau Letter from the GM – Gondola Update  It has been quite the busy summer since the City Assembly allocated a total of $2.5 Million dollars for the purchase, transportation, and initial design of the Pulse Gondola from Austria. Back in April, as soon as the ski area closed we were able to go over to Galsterberg […]

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The World’s Largest Ski Area is Launching a New Online Travel Agency

Les 3 Vallées launching its own travel agency

The Association Les 3 Vallées, which operates the largest ski region in the world, has announced today that is launching a new online travel agency: Les 3 Vallées Travel. The goal is to provide winter sports enthusiasts around the globe with a simple and direct way to book holidays to the region throughout the year. The site aims to offer […]

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Nick DeRiso | October 17, 2022
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Bode Miller Ski Academy Not Going Ahead at Granby Ranch Resort, CO, This Winter

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Last week, Bode Miller and his long-term business partner Andy Wirth announced that their planned Bode Miller Ski Academy at Granby Ranch Resort in Grand County, CO, will not go ahead. The ski academy was supposed to be a state-of-the-art institution, providing academic and training support for aspiring snowsport athletes. The academy was planning to offer training for alpine, nordic, freestyle, […]

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Julia Schneemann | October 17, 2022
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World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Kings & Queens of Corbet’s

Corbet's Couloir, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY.

A Final Look Welcome to the last article of this five-part series looking at some of the world’s best ski and snowboard tours. Our goal is to look beyond traditional alpine racing and bring to you some of the most inspiring competitive skiing and riding happening today. Part One: World Ski & Snowboard Tours, Explained: Freeride World Tour  Part Two: […]

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Ryan Kime | October 17, 2022
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Eaglecrest Ski Area – Alaska’s Best Kept Secret

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Brought to you by Travel Juneau and Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK While most of us struggled for snow in the lower 48 last spring, Eaglecrest Ski Area had no such concern. With snowfall continuing for months straight, the fresh lines were plentiful. Juneau, Alaska, hosts a small Alaskan community with a great ski area. A quiet, local mountain with big […]

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Kristen Strom | October 17, 2022
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Outside Join Forces to Create North America’s Preeminent Snowsports Hub

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Innovative, multi-revenue-stream partnership will bring Olympic athletes, domestic World Cup events, and instructional content streaming to 250 million active users In a move that links America’s snowsports governing body and the country’s largest creator of outdoor recreation media and services, U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Outside Interactive, Inc., today announced a long-term strategic partnership to create and broadcast snowsports content. […]

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[VIDEO] Longest Shot Ski Record Broken in Park City, UT, This Weekend

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Park City, UT, broke the record for the longest shot ski during their 6th annual Shot Ski Event on Saturday, October 15th. Breckenridge, CO, held the previous record since December 2021. Park City Sunrise Rotary Club organized the event, and High West Distillery filled the glasses for the fourth year. Wasatch Brew Pub sponsored the first two years of the event. […]

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