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5,500 People Join Organized Rally to “Stop the COVID Chaos” in Colorado

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Over 5,000 people came to a Colorado race track on Tuesday to protest the “chaos Governor Jared Polis has inflicted” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Related: Colorado Governor Expected to Extend Mandatory Mask Order Bandimere Speedway announced in a press release (see below) Monday that they would be holding the “Stop the COVID Chaos” event. The speedway has already faced the […]

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A Crowded Summer Season in the Tahoe Basin: By the Numbers

Lake Tahoe area locals and business owners have been beyond frustrated for the past several months as tourists have inundated the popular summer (and winter) recreation spot that is home to many individual communities. Holiday weekends have always been busy during the summer but with people being forced outside in order to remain socially distanced, there was been some conflict […]

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Galen Carrico | September 3, 2020
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RED Mountain Resort, BC Joins the Ikon Pass Community for the 20/21 Winter Season

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Great news yesterday for Ikon Pass holders when it was announced that RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, BC, is being added to their pass. Shame it’s more than likely we won’t get to visit RED next season, what with the US-Canada border being closed, it looks like a sweet resort. The Ikon Pass community continues to grow with the addition of […]

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Ski Season in the Northern Hemisphere Starts Next Month… In Scandinavia and the Alps

This is the time of year skiers and riders begin to salivate. Ski movie trailers are coming out. The first snow has dusted the Rockies. You may or may not have been shopping for some new sticks… But “winter is coming.” At least in Finland. Levi, the nation’s largest ski area, and Ruka, another one of the largest– both plan to […]

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Galen Carrico | September 3, 2020
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Solitude Mountain Resort, UT Wants Ambassadors

Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is looking for some enthusiastic new recruits to help create and capture media. The ideal candidate would be a Utah local, capable of committing a minimum of 2 days per week to bike or ride the resort. Someone who shows a genuine passion for snowsports as well as Solitude Mountain Resort specifically. Someone to help showcase […]

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James Pulfer | September 3, 2020
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2020 The Year Of #wellness?

2020 seems to be slipping away in what has been a crazy year filled with limbo for many. During this time people’s habits have been changing. Will 2020 be the year for #wellness? A report has been published by Facebook looking at the trends that have evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic to do with wellness. Related: Yoga and Meditation: These […]

Rouchelle Gilmore | September 3, 2020
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How Weather Conditions Affect Wildfires

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Weather conditions affect wildfires in three key ways that can lead to easier suppression or an out-of-control blaze. The three major factors for the development or suppression of a wildfire are wind, humidity, and air temperature. Wind Wind is the most obvious driver of a wildfire. As the wind picks up it flattens out the flames, bringing them closer to ground […]

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Alex Camerino | September 3, 2020
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The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could Be The Longest Thru-Hike in the U.S.

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When it comes to thru-hikes, names like the Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles), Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles), and Continental Divide (3,100 miles) typically come to mind. Together, these three behemoths comprise what is known as the Triple Crown- the completion of which is the holy grail for avid thru-hikers. But what about the American Perimeter Trail? If you haven’t heard […]

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Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020
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Mount Buller, Australia Offering ‘Choose Your Own Refund’ for Season Pass Holders Affected by COVID-Closure

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Mount Buller in Victoria, Australia managed to open for just 44-days before a statewide order closing all ski areas brought an abrupt end to their season. And although they are hoping to reopen for some spring skiing, there’s definitely enough snow to do so, season pass holders have been left feeling a little short-changed. Related: Mount Buller Ski Field, Australia […]

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Oz Brains | September 2, 2020
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Could Nevados De Chillán, Chile Open Soon? An Interview With the CEO

Could Nevados de Chillán soon be open to skiers and riders? The city remains in quarantine and with a curfew, which makes the panorama difficult for powlovers in the Ñuble Region. Currently, the Ski Resort is closed and is guarded by Socorro Andino and the police. Related: Ski Corralco, Chile Opens on Saturday for the 2020 Season Last Wednesday, NevaSport Chile […]

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Sebastian Opazo | September 2, 2020
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Trail Runner Gored to Death by Bison on Antelope Island State Park, UT

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A trail runner has died after a suspected bison attack on Antelope Island State Park, UT on Saturday. Larry Adams, 55, from Syracuse, UT was discovered by two women who heard his cry for help. The women were walking along the island’s lakeside trail. “The women called 911 and state park personnel responded. They then promptly administered first aid and called […]

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VIDEO: Tony Hawk Attempts ‘Got Milk Challenge’ – Did He Succeed?

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First Lawsuits Blaming Ischgl Ski Resort, Austria for 1000s of Worldwide Coronavirus Cases to Begin This Month

The first lawsuits from people who claim they contracted coronavirus at Ischgl ski resort in Austria are set to begin this month. More than 6,000 people from across Europe, and including 28 from the USA, contacted officials regarding a class-action lawsuit against the Austrian ski resort at the center of a criminal investigation that seeks to pin the blame on local authorities for […]

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This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before

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Recently, in an open letter, Vail Resorts’ CEO Rob Katz outlined what pass holders could expect in terms of Covid-19 safety precautions for this upcoming season. Of the policies outlined, Katz stated that reservations would be required for all guests before arriving at the resort. According to Katz, he noted that “everyone who wants to get on resort chairlifts will […]

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Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020
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Fewer Flights Will Mean More Locals On Aspen, CO Slopes In 2020-21

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Delta Airlines has decided not to service Aspen/Pitkin County Airport for the upcoming winter season. The decision was influenced by multiple factors, including uncertainty surrounding this ski season. Two flights per day between SLC and Aspen were planned for the summer before one got cut when the pandemic struck in late March. Delta has also cut service to Yampa Valley Regional Airport […]

James Pulfer | September 2, 2020
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State Parks Provides Update on Structures Destroyed at Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA

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California State Parks is updating the public on the status of the structures destroyed at Big Basin Redwoods State Park (SP) from the CZU Lightning Complex Fire that continues to burn in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties. However, due to extensive damage and hazardous conditions, State Parks has not fully assessed the damage to all the structures, including historic […]

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Firebrains | September 2, 2020
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British Columbia Ski Resorts Gear Up For Uncertain Season

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With the first snow of the season coming to the US, anticipation among outdoor enthusiasts is growing for the coming winter. For many skiers, British Columbia is a winter destination. While Canada will likely not be open to the United States for travel due to the pandemic, the BC ski resorts are gearing up for operations during COVID-19. For first, […]

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Trip Report: Santa Teresa, Farellones, Chile

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEiI1muDuu9/ Report from Tuesday 24th August Short but tight, that was the way our trip to Santa Teresa went with my touring buddy Gabriel Lobos. Farellones continue to host good snow on the southern slopes and the occasional snowfall keeps visiting the Central Andes. Chile remains in quarantine and with a curfew throughout the country, however, the Andes are always […]

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Sebastian Opazo | September 2, 2020
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US Wildlife Officials Aiming to Remove Wolf Protections in 2020

The Trump administration plans to eliminate endangered species protections for gray wolves across most of the country by the end of 2020, the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday. “We’re working hard to have this done by the end of the year and I’d say it’s very imminent,” Aurelia Skipwith told The Associated Press in a […]

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Park City Mountain Resort, UT Announces Winter 20/21 COVID-19 Guidelines

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As the days grow shorter and fall approaches, ski resorts around the country are preparing for the upcoming winter 20/21 season. With the winter 19/20 season cut short due to COVID-19, ski resorts are tweaking their operational plans and instilling various preventative measures to ensure a successful season ahead. Just last week, Vail Resorts announced its COVID-19 operational guidelines for […]

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Taylor Stephan | September 1, 2020
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