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[UPDATED] Snowboarder Seriously Injured After Falling Almost 50 Feet From Chairlift at Keystone Resort, CO

[Updated noon on Friday, December 13] More details have emerged of the incident at Keystone Resort in Colorado on Wednesday, where a guest fell off a chairlift. Initial police reports that it was a skier were inaccurate. Subsequent statements from the police and the Passenger Tramway Safety Board, reported by CPR News, state that a 32-year-old snowboarder fell approximately 47 […]
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Mont Rigaud, QC, Canada, Report: Another Great Addition to the Indy Pass

Report from Saturday, December 7, 2024  It never fails; the days leading up to the first day out on the mountain each season are a frenzy of emotions, mostly excitement and gratitude. Why we ride down snowy mountains on freshly waxed wood, seeking natural features to launch ourselves from, sometimes eludes explanation. The most accurate thing I’ve heard is that […]
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[PHOTOS] Four Seasons Announces Plans for Luxury Resort and Private Residences at Deer Valley, UT

Luxury residences at Deer Valley Resort, UT | Photo: Four Seasons

Building on the iconic Four Seasons Mountain Collection, the newest property will be located among award-winning ski hills within the newly established Deer Valley East Village Toronto, Canada – December 10, 2024 – Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons and national real estate developer Extell Development Company announce plans for a resort and residential offering in Deer Valley […]
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Italian Binding Manufacturer ATK is Changing the Game with the Launch of its New Solid Aluminum ‘HY’ Hybrid Freeride Binding

[Dec. 13, 2024 – Fiorano Modenese, Italy] – ATK, renowned for its cutting-edge ski binding technology, has unveiled the Hy, a revolutionary hybrid ski binding that redefines the balance between alpine-level downhill performance and lightweight touring capabilities. Designed for skiers who seamlessly transition between freeride and ski touring, the Hy offers unprecedented responsiveness, precision, and versatility, making it an ideal companion […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 12/13: Tahoe Region to See 1-2 Feet Snow This Weekend

Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. Related: SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 74 | Chris Tomer – Emmy Award-Winning Meteorologist & Avid Backcountry Skier and Mountaineer “Powder day across the Wasatch with 3-6 inches. Next […]
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Concerns Mount as Search for Skier Missing From Sun Peaks Resort, BC, Enters 3rd Day

A search operation is underway at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, British Columbia after 68-year-old Tomasz Jaholkowski went missing on Tuesday, December 10. Jaholkowski was last seen boarding the West Bowl Express chairlift at approximately 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday. This new lift opened this season and provides access to expanded terrain at the edge of the resort’s boundaries. The search […]
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