FIS Confirms Compulsory Airbag Use for 2024-25 Season for Downhill & Super-G Ski Racers

  The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) confirmed on Friday, November 8, that the use of airbags will be mandatory for all athletes competing in the Alpine speed disciplines at FIS World Cup races as of this 2024-25 season. The council held an online meeting to discuss the obligatory topic of airbags after voting in favor of introducing the […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/8: 6-10″ for CO Through 11/9, 12-36″ for PNW, ID, BC Through 11/17

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. “CO/NM snow today through early 11/9 with Panhandle Hook storm system. Snow Timeline: Wasatch: Late 11/12(M), 11/16(L). Tetons: 11/12(M/H), 11/16-11/17(M). Colorado: 11/8-11/9(M/H), 11/12(M), 11/16(M). NM: Tonight-11/8(L). Tahoe: […]
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New Owners Plan Big Tupper Ski Area, NY, Comeback After $650,000 Auction Win

Two New Jersey entrepreneurs have purchased the Big Tupper Ski Area in New York for $650,000 at a Franklin County auction, with plans to revive the defunct resort and preserve public access. Related: Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports that Josh Parnes and Martin Schapira, longtime friends from Jackson, New Jersey, outbid […]
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[PHOTOS] Desert in Saudi Arabia Sees Snow for 1st Time in Recorded History

On Monday, November 4, the Al-Jawf region of Saudi Arabia experienced its first recorded snow, transforming the desert landscape into a winter wonderland. This unprecedented meteorological event follows a week of intense precipitation and hailstorms across the Kingdom. Related: 85-Year Weather Record Broken as Snow Hits South Africa The United Arab Emirates National Centre of Meteorology attributes this unique weather […]
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[LAST CHANCE] Indy Pass to End Pass Sales on Sunday, November 10 | 2 New Resorts Added

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To stay true to the independent, less-crowded nature of member mountains, the final 2024-25 Indy Pass sale of the year will conclude Sunday at midnight. GRANBY, COLORADO—Indy Pass announced today that new pass sales will end at midnight on Sunday, November 10. No passes for the 2024-25 season will be sold after this date. Related: Indy Pass Adds Another 52 […]
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Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States

While Western ski resorts may dominate the headlines, some of the snowiest slopes in the East are legendary in their own right, offering reliable powder and winter experiences that draw enthusiasts season after season. These high-snowfall resorts, nestled in states like Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire, deliver heavy snow totals despite the East Coast’s unpredictable weather. Here’s a look […]
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