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VIDEO: Skiing Summer Snow in Colorado Today | September 9th, 2020

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colter Hinchliffe (@colterjh) Pro skier Colter Hinchliff skied fresh summer snow in Colorado today, September 9th 2020, after up to 18″ of new snow fell in Colorado overnight. Colter and friends skied this exact same Colorado location in fresh snow exactly 3 months ago on June 9th, 2020. 2020 continues to […]

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Monarch Mountain, CO Got Dumped on Last Night – 18″ Fresh Snow

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The storm we were all looking forward to delivered the goods over Colorado last night, and it’s not finished yet! Resorts aren’t reporting snowfall totals this early in the season, and many have yet to update their social pages, but one resort that is already boasting is Monarch Mountain. Related: Price of Monarch Mountain, CO Passes Increases on September 10th […]

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Photo Tour: Rocky Mountain Ski Resorts Get Their First Taste of Winter

The first round of snow to hit the Rocky Mountains this week left ski resorts shrouded in a blanket of white.  Related: NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Colorado | Monarch Mountain, CO Could See 16-24″ Fresh Snow Doesn’t quite look like there’s enough to ski just yet, but there is more snow is in the forecast. Let it snow…

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Teenage Skier Sustained Serious Injuries After Fall on Colorado’s Skyscraper Glacier

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On Monday, September 7, 2020, at approximately 11:08 am, the Boulder County Communications Center was notified of an injured backcountry skier at Skyscraper Glacier. A seventeen-year-old female from Colorado Springs fell on the snow, hit rocks, and reportedly sustained serious injuries. Flight For Life Colorado flew five rescuers to a landing zone near the injured female over the course of […]

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5 Bikers and Hikers Were Unprepared for Change in Weather and Needed Rescuing From Montana Backcountry

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On Monday, September 7th, at 3 pm, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue responded to a report of four individuals stranded at the Mystic Lake Cabin in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Two mountain bikers had planned an overnight mountain bike trip from Hyalite Canyon to Sourdough Canyon. The weather took an abrupt turn, dropping from a high of 87 […]

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Forrest Fenn Has Passed Away, Just 3-Months After His $2-Million Treasure Chest Was Found

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Antiquities dealer and author Forrest Fenn has passed away just three months after the decade long quest to find the $2-million treasure chest he buried in the Rocky Mountains came to an end. He was 90-years-old. Related: Forrest Fenn’s $2-Million Rocky Mountain Treasure Chest Finally Found Police confirmed Fenn died Monday of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, […]

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Red Lodge Mountain, MT Announces Opening Day and Operating Plans | No Daily Skier Capacity and No Reservations Required

Red Lodge Mountain, MT, who saw their first significant snow of the winter 20/21 season yesterday, recently announced their operating policies for the upcoming season. Unlike other ski areas/companies, the resort will not be limiting daily skier capacity or enforcing a reservation system. Related: US-212 Beartooth Pass, WY Completely Closed Due to Snow, Wind and Ice | 16″ Forecast Also among […]

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All Southern California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfire Risk | Mammoth Mountain Suspends Summer Operations

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From 5 pm yesterday evening, a number of National Forests in Southern California were closed to the public by the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, to provide for public safety and reduce the potential for human-caused wildfire starts. The closure will run through September 14th, according to Emergency Forest Closure Order 20-07. Related: Bridger Foothills Fire Burning North of Bozeman, […]

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Firebrains | September 9, 2020
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An Out-of-Control California Wildfire Was Caused by a Pyrotechnic Device at a Gender Reveal Party

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An out of control wildfire in California was caused by a smoke generating pyrotechnic device ignited during a gender reveal party, CalFire reported. The El Dorado Fire in San Bernadino county has currently burned 9,671-acres, is 7% contained, and is being fought by 649 personnel. CAL FIRE Law Enforcement has determined the El Dorado Fire, burning near Oak Glen in San […]

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Firebrains | September 9, 2020
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Photo Tour: First Snow of the Season Blankets Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY

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The storm sweeping down the Rockies left a blanket of fresh white snow on Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY last night. A hazardous weather warning was issued by the NOAA, also saying to expect more snow today. Related: US-212 Beartooth Pass, WY Completely Closed Due to Snow, Wind and Ice | 16″ Forecast This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and […]

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Alpenglow Expeditions Significantly Reduce Price of Private Ski-Guiding in Squaw Valley, CA Backcountry

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Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions Legendary Squaw Valley, CA is home to some of the most jaw-dropping terrain in the country. From any vista point at Squaw, it’s clear that the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada continues well past the ski resort boundary. Many a skier has dreamt of dipping into the incredible terrain that lay just outside the […]

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Continued Border Closures Restrict Travel to South America

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South America instituted some of the world’s strictest lockdowns due to Covid-19. International travel was completely shut off when several countries instituted border closures. Popular ski resorts such as Portillo, Chile, Valle Nevado, Chile, and Las Lenas, Argentina never opened due to restrictions or announced before the season started they wouldn’t open for the South American winter season. While most […]

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Taylor Stephan | September 9, 2020
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50-Hikers Trapped in Sierra National Forest, CA as Creek Fire Blocks Escape Routes

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Fifty hikers spent another night trapped in the California wilderness last night after the Creek Fire blocked all escape routes leaving them trapped near Fresno. Hikers have been advised to jump into the reservoir if necessary to protect themselves from the flames. Related: All Southern California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfire Risk | Mammoth Mountain Suspends Summer Operations 150 hikers […]

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Firebrains | September 8, 2020
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Bridger Foothills Fire Burning North of Bozeman, MT

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A massive wildfire is currently scorching the Bridger Range just north of Bozeman, Montana. The fire started near Bozeman’s iconic “M” trail on Friday afternoon and blew up to 7,138 acres as of Monday night. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Gusty winds and low humidity caused extreme fire growth on Saturday. Light smoke was visible from […]

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Mike Lavery | September 8, 2020
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NOAA: Winter Storm Watch for Denver & Front Range, CO Tuesday | 3-6″ in Town, 6-14″ in Mountains

NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Denver and the Front Range, CO for Tuesday that is calling for “heavy snow”. NOAA is forecasting 3-6″ of snow in Denver. NOAA is forecasting 6-14″ of snow in the higher elevations of the Front Range. * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. The Denver metro area and I-25 corridor could see accumulations of 3 […]

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WeatherBrains | September 6, 2020
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Ritz Carlton Reserve Niseko Village, Hokkaido, Japan Opening Soon!

The powder paradise of Niseko Village, Japan is opening its first Ritz Carlton Reserve luxury hotel. The “Higashiyama Niseko Village” will have 50 rooms with access to the legendary slopes. They will feature two delicious restaurants as well as a lounge area for members. There will be a high-end day Spa and Fitness Center on-site as well to enjoy. Related: 4 […]

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James Pulfer | September 5, 2020
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Sharks Discovered Living in a Volcano

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Scientists captured video evidence of sharks living in a volcano. The scientists dropped a camera into the main crater of the volcano Kavachi, located in the Solomon Islands. Kavachi was not actively erupting when the team captured the footage, but to be safe, they only left the camera in the underwater crater for an hour. The water inside the crater […]

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Lynn Barlow | September 5, 2020
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Closures in South Lake Tahoe Due to Bubonic Plague

Officials in Lake Tahoe just announced the closure of three South Lake parking areas and beaches after discovering fleas that tested positive for the bubonic plague. Tallac Historic Beach, Kiva Beach/Picnic area, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center will all be temporarily closed due to the infected fleas. This news comes in the wake of a South Lake Tahoe local […]

Spencer Cox | September 5, 2020
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Experience Yosemite National Park, CA Like Never Before

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Yosemite National Park, CA and the encompassing valley is a national treasure. No matter the season, there always seems to be a sense of magic surrounding the area. From the towering granite monolith of El Capitan to the ever-iconic Half Dome, Yosemite is a must-see experience. This fall, you can experience Yosemite with something you rarely see: no crowds. That’s […]

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Taylor Stephan | September 5, 2020
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Could We See Snowmageddon 2.0 For Idaho This Winter?

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According to some, Idaho could be in for another snowmageddon this winter. If you believe in any of the folklore, there are many signs of a snowy winter to come. The leaves are beginning to change in the mountains, which is earlier than normal. People have reported wasp nests higher up than usual. These are just two of many signs […]

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Alex Camerino | September 5, 2020
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