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Tuesday 13th February | Today’s Olympic Schedule… When and Where to Watch

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Big schedule today, lots going on. Mikaela Shiffrin, who in 2014 became the youngest-ever Olympic slalom champion, begins her title defense as the heavy favorite, fellow American Shaun White targets a third Olympic halfpipe gold, and in Figure Skating, coverage includes the Pairs’ short program, where Team USA is represented by the husband-and-wife duo of Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris […]

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Steven Agar | February 13, 2018
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Avalanche Watch Issued For Colorado As Powerful Winter Storm Moves In

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued an Avalanche Watch for Colorado. It has been issued as a powerful winter storm moves into the area. Avalanche danger is expected to raise to a level 4 on Tuesday. CO Avalanche Watch: BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WATCH COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO 907 AM MST […]

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AvyBrains | February 12, 2018
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NOAA: Heavy Snowfall Moves Into Colorado Today | 5-10+” of Snow Today – Tuesday Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Colorado. It’s in effect through 6:00am Tuesday Morning. Heavy snowfall is expected to occur Today – Tonight, making for dangerous travel conditions on mountain passes. 5-10+” of Snow Today – Tuesday Morning In Colorado. The Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for terrain over 9,000ft, which is where snow levels […]

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Chris Wallner | February 12, 2018
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Alyeska AK, Conditions Report -Quick & Dirty- FRESHIES.

Steady snows first seen late Saturday at Alyeska Resort have hung about through to Monday, blanketing AK’s largest commercial ski-mecca with bomb-able pow (and patrol’s working on exactly that even as I type). This is Paulie at Girdwood advising: get out and SKI! Snow Numbers   Forecast

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Paulie | February 12, 2018
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Earthquake Strikes South Korea Hours Before Mens Snowboarding Slopestyle Final

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At around 5:00 am on Saturday morning, 5 hours before the men’s snowboarding slopestyle final was set to start, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, about 200 miles south of the 2018 Winter Olympics. The activity was felt in Phoenix Park, the location of the snowboard slope course and halfpipe reports Transworld. Athletes and media on site woke up to […]

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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It’s Official! Research Shows Skiing is an Awesome Workout

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It’s official. New research proves that skiing is good for you. Although how good depends in part on your skill level, how hard you push yourself and the types of terrain you tackle on the slopes, reports Time. “Alpine skiing is a mix of endurance and resistance training,” says Dr. Josef Niebauer, a professor of sports medicine and cardiology and […]

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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Team USA Snowboard Athletes have English-to-Korean Translations Sewn Inside their Jackets

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Love this! Team USA snowboard athletes have English-to-Korean translations on the inside of their jackets, helping them out with the most common phrases they may need. Also for their information, are time differences, currency conversion, and addresses/contact numbers in case of emergency!

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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California’s Jamie Anderson does it Again! Defends her Title for Team USA’s Second Gold Medal

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California’s Jamie Anderson continued her dominance in woman’s snowboard slopestyle by winning her second straight gold medal yesterday in PyeongChang, reports NBC. Due to the high winds, the format of the event pushed all athletes into the finals, which would now comprise of only two runs instead of three. Her 83.00 score in the first run was good enough to […]

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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Strong Wind and High Gusts Wreaking Havoc on Olympic Schedule | Many Events Postponed

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While many went prepared for the brutal cold at PyeongChang, South Korea, it’s the wind that is causing the most disruption at the Winter Olympics, reports businessinsider. On Saturday, the men’s downhill skiing had to be postponed due to the wind. With gusts of up to 50 miles per hour, the gondolas could not safely bring skiers up the mountain. […]

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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Taos Freeride World Qualifying Events Canceled due to Poor Snowpack

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Taos Freeride has taken the step of canceling the Freeride World Qualifying Events due to take place later this season. Taos Ski Valley, along with the rest of the southern Rockies, has had a tough season with regards snowfall, and the organizers felt they couldn’t guarantee the safety of those competing. Tough call, but they’ll hopefully be back bigger and better […]

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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Monday 12th February | Today’s Olympic Schedule… When and Where to Watch

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The wind managed to wreak havoc on the weekend’s schedule. Some of the below may have been rescheduled. Let’s hope everything goes to plan for the rest of the week and Team USA can continue what they do best… winning medals! Today’s original schedule is below, all times are PST. Don’t forget, these are the times you can watch them on your […]

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Steven Agar | February 12, 2018
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VIDEO: 17-Year-Old Red Gerard’s GOLD Medal Run in Men’s Slopestyle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=kN8cobMoMII The USA’s Red Gerard won gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics yesterday. The kid is only 17-years-old! He’s from Silverthorne, CO and grew up snowboarding a mini park in his backyard. Red’s medal was the USA’s first medal of the 2018 Olympics! Congrats, Red!

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Sunday 11th February | Today’s Olympic Schedule… When and Where to Watch

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So Team USA got off the mark yesterday, with Coloradan Red Gerard winning Gold in the snowboard men’s slopestyle. The 17-year old finished his final run by throwing down a backside triple cork to take first place. BOOM! Today’s schedule is below, all times are PST. Don’t forget, these are the times you can watch them on your TV, not necessarily the […]

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Steven Agar | February 10, 2018
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Some Of The Secrets That Make Alpine Meadows, CA A Must-Ski Destination

[Sponsored by: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA] Alpine Meadows, CA is a place for all you skiers and riders. The resort has a lot to offer on and off the slopes. From the terrain to the activities, there are a plethora of entertainment options to keep you busy throughout your stay. Some Of The Secrets: The View The Terrain A Focus On […]

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Saturday February 10th | Today’s Olympic Schedule… When and Where to Watch

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Let the games commence! After last night’s awesome opening ceremony in South Korea (who didn’t learn a little about world geography last night?), let’s get right into it. Today’s schedule is below, all times are PST. Don’t forget, these are the times you can watch them on your TV, not necessarily the times they are happening live. For live streaming, head […]

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Steven Agar | February 10, 2018
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Kicking Horse, BC Conditions Report: 4,000-Vertical-Foot Powder Runs

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Miles Clark | February 9, 2018
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VIDEO: Behind The Scenes Work Of Opening The Summit At Mt. Bachelor, OR

Even wonder what it takes to open the summit at Mt. Bachelor, OR? Well, wonder no more, as they provided us with this epic video. Next time you’re on the mountain, thank a Mountain Operations Team Member for all that they do.

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Chris Wallner | February 9, 2018
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Canadian Skier MISSING From Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, NY Since Wednesday

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NEW YORK STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE: On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis, a 49 year-old skier, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, went missing at Whiteface Mountain, in Wilmington, N.Y. Filippidis, an intermediate skier, was last seen on February 7, 2018, between 2:30-4:30 p.m. State official commenced a search at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, once it was determined that Filippidis was missing. The search […]

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Alyeska AK, Conditions Report: bonding snow, breaking cloud

A game of Cat & Mouse has been playing out on Alyeska Resort slopes. Brilliant sun chasing a hovering inversion layer has been an occasional visibility challenge, stunning photo backdrop, and week-long theme. Light dashings of fresh snow and slight temperature up-swings have followed the clouds to the Chugach Mountains and Mount Alyeska. That one two punch is skiing with […]

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Paulie | February 9, 2018
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Norovirus Strikes Dozens of Staff in PyeongChang | Officials Scrambling to Contain It

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Olympic officials are scrambling to contain an outbreak of the norovirus that struck dozens of security guards ahead of the official kickoff of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games, reports the New York Times. Around 1,200 security staff members have been kept in their rooms while they wait to be tested for the highly contagious virus, Olympic representatives said during a […]

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Steven Agar | February 9, 2018
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