Unprepared Hikers Carrying 150lbs of Gear and 5 Gallons of Water Rescued From Mount Whitney, CA, After Snow Filled Their Shoes

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Two ill-equipped hikers were rescued from Mount Whitney, California, on November 2nd after a failed summit attempt left them exhausted and stranded on the trail. The pair, who had no prior mountaineering experience, began their ascent at 6 p.m. on Friday, carrying a staggering 150 pounds of newly purchased gear and five gallons of water. Related: Solo Hiker in Shorts […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 2 Small Storms to Bring 5-8″ of Snow to Cottonwoods, 2-6″ Elsewhere in Utah

Forecast completed 5 a.m., Friday, November 15 Forecast Summary The first of two quick-hitting weather systems will move through Utah Friday p.m. – Saturday a.m. General accumulations of 3-5″ are likely with a bit more in the Cottonwoods. After a short break on Sunday, another weather system will clip the area Monday p.m. – Tuesday a.m. It looks like a […]
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Selects Soldier Mountain, ID, for Slopestyle Teams Training Camps

FAIRFIELD, Idaho (Nov. 13, 2024) — The Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals at Sun Valley Resort in March isn’t the only event drawing U.S. Ski & Snowboard members to Idaho this winter. Nearby Soldier Mountain signed an agreement with the slopestyle teams for the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team to host the inaugural […]
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Cool or Crazy?—Reactions to Lindsey Vonn’s Comeback at Age 40

U.S. Ski & Snowboard today announced the official comeback of skiing legend Lindsey Vonn to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Vonn’s decision to return to competitive ski racing comes after a successful knee replacement surgery in April this year after recurring issues had plagued the 40-year-old athlete following several injuries during her active racing career. What exactly this decision will […]
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Aspen Mountain and Snowmass, CO, to Open 5 Days Early on Saturday, November 23

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ASPEN, Colo.—Nov. 14, 2024— Thanks to recent storm cycles that have delivered nearly two feet of early-season snow and favorable temperatures for snowmaking, Aspen Mountain and Snowmass in Colorado will open for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, November 23, five days ahead of their originally scheduled opening. Related: These Are the 30+ Ski Resorts Open in North America This Week […]
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Killington, VT, Report: Opening Day—Blue Skies and Good Times

Report from Thursday, November 14, 2024 Newly independent Killington Resort, Vermont, opened today for the 2024-25 season. The skis were blue, the temperatures were mid-20s, and the crowd was excited. The K-1 Gondola took skiers to the summit, where they would ski off the Northridge Chair. This early season sequence is a rite of passage for many Eastern skiers, and […]
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