Tragedy in Arosa, Switzerland, As Avalanche Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Olympic Snowboarder

A snowboarder lost her life in a tragic avalanche on a closed slope in Arosa, Switzerland, on Monday, December 23, according to the cantonal police of Graubünden. The 26-year-old, was identified by the Swiss Ski Association as snowboard cross athlete Sophie Hediger. Hediger had ventured onto the Black Diamond run with another snow sports enthusiast when disaster struck. The incident […]
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Heli-Skiers Buried for 10 Minutes After Avalanche Near Whistler, BC, Buries 5 People

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Five heli-skiers were caught in an avalanche near Whistler, British Columbia, on Monday afternoon, triggering a rescue operation that ended with all individuals safely recovered. Related: [PHOTOS] Idaho Avalanche Claims Season’s First Fatality in North America The avalanche occurred in a backcountry area called The Meadow on Ipsoot Mountain. It was triggered during a heli-skiing trip with Whistler Heli-Ski. The […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Northern Rockies Will See Plenty of Precipitation To Close Out 2024, But How Much of it Will be Snow?

Source: maps.weatherbell.com This forecast was written at 6 p.m. MST on Monday, December 23, 2024 Many people in Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana will have a chance to see a White Christmas this year, but they may need to climb a bit for it. Rain and snow are ending across Western Wyoming as of Monday afternoon, a result of the latest “storm” […]
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New ‘EXPLORE Act’ Fixes Permit Issues for Filmmakers in National Parks

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On December 18, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the National Press Photographers Association filed a lawsuit challenging the arbitrary and unconstitutional laws that require Americans to apply for a permit and pay costly fees before exercising their right to film in national parks. The lawsuit stemmed from when filmmakers Alexander Rienzie and Connor Burkesmith wanted to film in […]
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Salt Lake City, UT, Residents Unhappy About New Recreation Fees Implemented at Central Wasatch Trailheads

The U.S. Forest Service has introduced new recreation fees at several popular trailheads in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, including the Mill D Trailhead and Spruces Campground, home to some of the most popular backcountry skiing areas in the Wasatch. Visitors have reported finding flyers on their vehicles, leading to confusion and discussions on social media. Some individuals […]
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