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Tahoe’s Best Kept Secret: Pacific Crest Snowcats Deliver Exceptional Backcountry Skiing Away From the Crowds

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Nestled between California’s Palisades Tahoe and Sugar Bowl, Pacific Crest Snowcats (PCS) has offered guests deep powder experiences for 24 years. Related: 9 Ski Resorts That Offer Adjacent Cat Skiing in the U.S. Its tenure encompasses over 4,000 acres of terrain, ranging from gentle glades to expansive bowls and a wealth of classic Tahoe steeps. Imagine Palisades or Sugar Bowl […]
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Alterra Mountain Co. Looking to Link Together Big Bear and Snow Summit Resorts, CA

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Snow has been slow to blanket Big Bear, California, this year, but big changes are on the horizon for the area’s interconnected ski scene. Bear Mountain, a cornerstone of Big Bear Mountain Resorts, has introduced its first new chairlift in three decades: the Midway lift. This high-speed, six-seat marvel carries skiers over 2,500 feet in as little as 2.5 minutes […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Playing “Q*bert” In Crunchy Corn Snow After the Big Rain/Freeze Event

Report from December 18, 2024 It’s incredible how quickly this place can go from catastrophe to damn fun. For me, this happened in 24 hours, but I’m getting reports that folks were having fun off-piste in the sunshine at Palisades Tahoe as soon as the same day of the rain/freeze event. What happened? It rained to the top of the […]
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Keystone Resort, CO, Ski Patrol Union Challenges Vail Resorts With Collective Action

KEYSTONE, CO—Yesterday, the Keystone Ski Patrol Union (KSPU) in Colorado conducted its first collective action since unionizing last season. Negotiations with Vail Resorts began in September with slow progress. With only about ¼ of the agreed-upon proposed contract, the company holds the remainder in review while the union waits for a response. Related: Park City Ski Patrol Votes Unanimously to […]
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NOAA January 2025 Outlook: Above-Average Snowfall Predicted for Intermountain West; Uncertain Forecast for West Coast

The NOAA just released its outlook for January 2025, giving skiers and riders the first glimpse into what the New Year might hold. Related: [UPDATED: NOVEMBER 22] NOAA Winter 2024-25 Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That Means For the Ski Season TL;DR for Skiers and Snowboarders: January 2025 Forecast Expect a mixed bag for winter sports enthusiasts across the […]
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8-Year-Old Seriously Injured Following 30-Foot Fall From Chairlift at Mount Ski Gull, MN

An 8-year-old boy from Breezy Point, Minnesota, was seriously injured after falling 30 to 40 feet from a chairlift at Mount Ski Gull on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 6:24 p.m. Related: [UPDATED] Snowboarder Seriously Injured After Falling Almost 50 Feet From Chairlift at Keystone Resort, CO The Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Ski Gull Ski Patrol, Pillager Fire & […]
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[VIDEO] Jeep Driver Arrested for DUI After Getting Stuck on Northstar California Ski Slope

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Late Monday night, a Jeep driver attempted a “hotel shortcut” on the slopes of Northstar California Resort, ending in a DUI arrest. Related: The Best Cars for Skiers and Snowboarders, According to SnowBrains Readers The driver, whose identity remains undisclosed, thought the ski slope would provide a quicker route to their accommodation. However, allegedly fueled by alcohol consumption, their decision […]
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