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[VIDEO] Juneau, AK, City Officials Issue Evacuation Advisory After Multiple Small Avalanches

Juneau, Alaska, is facing a major emergency due to record-breaking snowfall in December and widespread avalanche and flooding risks. Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster on Wednesday, January 7, one day after Juneau officials announced an emergency disaster declaration, requesting state assistance. Related: Heaby Snowfall in Juneau, AK, Sinks Boats, Buries Homes and Causes Avalanche Danger Juneau saw record […]
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The 23 North American Resorts That Have Already Received Over 100 Inches of Snowfall This Season

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The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of […]
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Why Does Alaska Gets So Much Snow?

Every year, as Spring dawns on North American ski resorts and the snow begins to melt, it happens: the pros ship it up to the Last Frontier. Easily the largest state in the US, Alaska is 663,298 square miles – and could comfortably fit the next three largest states inside its borders. Alaska not only has the country’s highest point (Denali at 20,320 feet), but also the coldest temperature on record (-80 F in Prospect Creek, 1971).
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The Average Winter Temperature in the U.S. Has Risen Drastically Over the Last Century

The United States has experienced a concerning rise in average temperatures over the past century, with winter emerging as the most affected season. While all seasons have warmed by several degrees, rising winter temperatures are especially damaging for skiers and snowboarders, leading to poorer snow quality, reduced snowfall, shorter seasons, and more frequent hazardous conditions. Related: Killington, VT, Holds Off […]
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[PHOTOS] Skier Escapes Unharmed After Being Carried 1,000 Feet by Large Avalanche in Chugach State Park, AK

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A skier-triggered slab avalanche occurred in Chugach State Park, Alaska, on November 17, running about 1,000 feet down a northwest-facing slope on Peak 3. The slide originated just below Bail Out Rock, a prominent ridgeline feature, and was triggered on a wind slab that had formed on faceted snow buried a day earlier. “While skinning up the upper face of […]
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Comparing North America’s Highest Peaks, Denali vs. Mount St. Elias—Goliaths of the North

High above Alaska’s sweeping, expansive wilderness, Mount McKinley (also known as Denali) and Mount St. Elias rise with a presence rarely found anywhere else on Earth that commands both attention and a deep respect. Both are awe-inspiring in their own stature—Denali, tucked deep within the continent’s interior, and St. Elias, towering abruptly from sea to summit in just a matter […]
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Trump’s Plan to Allow Drilling for Oil in the Arctic is Met With Limited Interest

On October 23, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced that the Trump Administration would be opening 1.5 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil and gas drilling. This announcement continues a slew of executive orders and Federal rule changes expanding and accelerating resource extraction on public lands. The Big Beautiful Bill, passed in July […]
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Cali Pass Price Increase Set for October 31 as Interest in Independent Ski Resorts Grows

The Cali Pass, which offers unlimited access to a collection of independent California mountains, is set to increase in price on October 31. Designed as an alternative to the massive multi-resort passes, the Cali Pass appeals to local skiers seeking a less crowded, family oriented experience without sacrificing quality terrain. Backed by Invision Capital of Chicago, the California Mountain Resorts […]
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Ski for Free When Flying Alaska Airlines at These Destination Resorts

Alaska Airlines, the premier Seattle-based carrier serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond, has partnered with a list of well-known ski resorts to offer free lift passes when flying into select airports. The airline will provide free or discounted tickets at a variety of ski areas, from local ski areas to mega resorts and everything in between. States and provinces with […]
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Trump Approves 211-Mile Mining Road Through Gates Of The Arctic National Park

The Trump Administration recently announced approval for the Ambler Road, a 211-mile road connecting the Dalton Highway to the Ambler Mining District, located in the remote Alaskan interior. The gravel road, open only to mining operations and not the public, will cut through pristine Alaskan wilderness at the foothills of the Brooks Range. Vast amount of caribou habitat will be […]
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Whittier, AK: The Town That Lives Almost Completely in a Single Apartment Building

Tucked away deep in the Chugach Mountains, about 60 miles from Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage, is the unbelievable town of Whittier. Originally a secret military installation created by the U.S. military, Whittier saw its heyday during World War II and the Cold War due to its strategic location near by both Japan and Russia. After the Cold War, the […]
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Heli-Skiing in Valdez, AK, Faces Crossroads as Federal Permit Review Begins for BLM Land

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Heli skiing in Valdez, Alaska, is the stuff of legend. Since the early 1990s, adventurous skiers have traveled to this coastal town for the rare chance to drop from a helicopter onto towering slopes of the Chugach Mountains. The combination of untouched powder, steep descents, and sweeping views of Prince William Sound has made Valdez one of the most iconic […]
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New Study From Alaska Shows Warming Soil Unleashes Metals That are Deadly to Fish and the Food Chain

A new study detailing the severity of contamination in Alaska’s rivers has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study focuses on the Salmon River, and researchers warn that similar transformations are already underway across dozens of other Arctic watersheds. The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed […]
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Italian Geologist Dies on Alaskan Glacier He Was Studying

The search for Italian geologist Riccardo Pozzobon, who disappeared after falling into a meltwater channel on Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier, has been suspended, according to Alaska authorities. The 41-year-old Italian scientist from Padua Univstiry has been declared deceased. Alaska Wildlife Troopers said they received a report on September 2 that a man had fallen into a stream on the glacier and […]
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The 7 Least Visited National Parks in the U.S.

National parks are a vital part of American tourism, attracting millions of visitors—both domestic and international—each year. Visitation has steadily increased in recent years, with a notable surge in 2020 as people turned to the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not all parks share the same level of fame or foot traffic. Some, like Zion, attract millions of visitors […]
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