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Colorado Now Has a Third In-N-Out

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A third In-N-Out opened today in Lone Tree, CO, just south of Denver. Along with two other In-N-Out restaurants that opened in November of 2020. One in Aurora, just west of Denver. With the other north of Colorado Springs near the Air Force Academy. Related: The Wait is Over | Colorado’s First 2 In-N-Out Burger Locations Open Today Fans of […]

Cameron Griffin | February 23, 2021
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Vail, CO Mansion Now on the Market for $33 Million

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A mansion in Vail, CO, is trying to sell for $33-million. Well, $32,950,000 to be exact. Though none the less making it the third most expensive home for sale in Vail.  Related: $57.25-Million Mansion Becomes Most Expensive Home Ever Sold in Vail, CO The most expensive mansion for sale at $45 million is a contemporary build. Focusing on glass walls […]

Cameron Griffin | February 23, 2021
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Skier Killed in Grand Teton National Park, WY Avalanche Monday

The avalanche fatality death-toll rose in Wyoming this afternoon when a 33-year-old man was buried in an avalanche in Grand Teton National Park. According to Teton County Coroner, Matthew Brian of Jackson and originally from Pennsylvania was killed in an avalanche at approximately 12:30 pm on Monday, February 22. Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that park rangers and Teton […]

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AvyBrains | February 22, 2021
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VIDEO: Highlights From NHL Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe, CA

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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-3 Feet of Snow For The Northwest US Through Wednesday

Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 11:10 AM MST, 2/22/2021 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river event will take place in the northwestern US through Wednesday, bringing 1-3 FEET snow, with higher amounts in the High Cascades. Snow levels will start out at high elevations due to the warm air mass associated with the atmospheric river. Once colder air moves […]

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Eric McNamee | February 22, 2021
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How Smaller Resorts Offer Smaller Environmental Impact

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Brought to you by Monarch Mountain These days it may feel like the big corporations rule the ski world. The ski industry is pressured to open early, offer year round lift access, and create a comfortable environment in the most remote locations. When choosing where to ski or buy a pass, some might look for who has the most skiable […]

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Katy Shipley | February 22, 2021
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Announces Winners of King and Queens of Corbet’s

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The fourth annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY has been completed and two athletes have been crowned the King & Queen of Corbet’s. Last Thursday, February 18, 2021, twenty-six athletes from around the world threw down into the iconic couloir like never before. Tricks landed such as double backflips, nose butters, huge methods, and […]

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Gear Review: 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti

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2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti Stats: Lengths: 172 cm, 179 cm, 186 cm, 193 cm Rocker:  Tip and Tail Stiffness:  8 out of 10 Weight per Ski:  2225 grams per ski [186cm] Dimensions:  136 / 108 / 125mm [186cm] Sidecut Radius:  22.8m [186cm] Construction:  Aspen and Fir Core with Titanal Aluminum Y-Beam Reviewer Stats: Name:  Phillip Cullinane Days skied on 2021 K2 Mindbender 108Ti [186cm]: 14 […]

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Phillip Cullinane | February 22, 2021
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Monarch Mountain, CO Releases ‘Wings Pass’ | Ski the Rest of This Season and All Next Season From $249

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Monarch Mountain, CO, released its Wings Pass on February 19, 2020. Wings passholders can ski the rest of this season at Monarch and all of the 2021-2022 season. Related: How Smaller Resorts Offer Smaller Environmental Impact The pass is available for Adults ($539), Teens ($359), Seniors ($249), and Juniors ($249). “You can’t beat this deal! It’s the perfect product for […]

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Parts Of The Middle East Get Snow For The First Time In Years

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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 […]

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Nick Retterer | February 22, 2021
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Crested Butte, CO Report: Packed Powder, Sun, and Sends!

Report from Saturday, February 20, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Crested Butte, CO — CB has been firing. The extremes are open, and multiple storm cycles helped boost our snowpack to 88% of average. The mountain is far better than a few weeks ago! All the lifts are open, 90% of the terrain is open, and there […]

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Dominic Gawel | February 22, 2021
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Utah Avalanche Center: Danger in the Danger Ratings

In a Facebook and Instagram post today, the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) shared a unique and informative graphic and message that applies to all of us who travel in the backcountry, regardless of where we are. Contrary to what you might think, recreational backcountry avalanche incidents are not more likely during periods of ‘High’ or ‘Extreme’ avalanche danger. According to […]

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Mike Bartholow | February 22, 2021
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Teton Range, WY Report: One of the Deepest Days of Our Lives…

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from February 19, 2021 Yesterday was one of the top 10 deepest days we’ve ever skied… We awoke yesterday morning to reports of 5″ of new snow. That may have been true, but then it snowed about 2″ per hour for a few hours then mellowed out to only 1″ per hour for […]

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Miles Clark | February 21, 2021
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Alta, UT Report: 100” in 7 Days!

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Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from February 20, 2021 This week at Alta Ski Area in Utah, we got 100 inches of snow in 7 days! Alta was closed on 2/16 and 2/17 due to avalanche danger and Little Cottonwood Canyon was closed from 2/16 to 2/18. I was finally able to get up to Alta today to […]

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Shannon Fiegel | February 20, 2021
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Sun Valley, ID Report: Prime Weekend Conditions

Report from February 19, 2021 Brought to you by Sun Valley Resort, ID Weekend conditions at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho are looking prime. The mountain received a two-inch refresh of light, dry snow overnight, and today we’re looking at bluebird skies, plenty of sunshine, and top-notch conditions for ripping pristine groomer laps. Temps will top out in the mid […]

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Guest Author | February 20, 2021
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Squaw Valley, CA Report: Wet and Wild Afternoon and a Refresh of Snow to Start the Weekend

Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from February 19, 2021 At the base of Squaw Valley it was raining, snowing, and then a mix of both at times this afternoon. We loaded the Funitel to see if conditions were better at the higher elevations. The upper mountain was colder, it was snowing sideways and the wind was howling […]

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Galen Carrico | February 19, 2021
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Aspen, CO Backcountry Report: Cold Temperatures & Perfect Snow

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Thursday, February 18, 2021 On Thursday, February 18, we left home in Snowmass Village, CO, and made the roughly 35-minute drive up Castle Creek road to the ghost town of Ashcroft. Ashcroft was an old mining town abandoned in 1940 and is now home to cross country skiing, hiking, and backcountry skiing. […]

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Clay Malott | February 19, 2021
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VIDEO: UDOT Workers Reflect on Surviving Avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

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AvyBrains | February 19, 2021
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Mission Ridge Ski Resort in Washington is Bubbly This Season

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A small ski resort called Mission Ridge just outside of Wenatchee has been thriving. So in keeping with the COVID theme, they’re helping people stay inside a bubble. By installing bubbles on the new Wenatchee Express. Along with providing relief for those overwhelmed by crowds at other nearby resorts like Snoqualmie or Stevens Pass.  Washington’s lack of resorts in tandem […]

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Cameron Griffin | February 19, 2021
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VIDEO: Squaw Valley, CA Athlete Ross Tester’s Winning Run from Freeride World Tour Stop in Andorra

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