Park City Ski Patrol Officially On Strike Today | Likely First Ever Ski Patrol Strike in History

Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) officially went on strike today after negotiations with Vail Resorts fell apart. Related: Park City Ski Patrol Votes Unanimously to Strike, Escalating Wage Dispute With Vail Resorts In our research, we have been unable to find evidence of any ski patrol union ever going on strike. This very well may be unprecedented. What […]
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[PHOTOS] Heidi Klum & Family Celebrate Christmas in Aspen, CO

German supermodel and television personality Heidi Klum embraces the festive season in one of America’s most picturesque winter wonderlands. The “America’s Got Talent” judge has swapped red carpets for white powder as she and her family enjoy a luxurious Christmas getaway in Aspen, Colorado. Klum, 51, has taken to social media to share glimpses of her snowy retreat, offering her […]
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Deadly Christmas Period in European Alps Continues As Father & Son Perish on Boxing Day in Avalanche Near Tux, Austria

A tragic avalanche in Austria’s Tux Alps claimed the lives of a 51-year-old father and his 22-year-old son during a backcountry tour on December 26, 2024. The incident is the fourth death over the Christmas period in the European Alps, after a Swiss Olympic snowboarder died on December 23 and a 14-year-old boy died on Christmas Day in Les Arcs, […]
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[PHOTOS] Another Lift Failure on Christmas Eve at La Norma, France, Sees 107 Skiers Stuck for Up to 4 Hours

Yet another lift failure has struck this month, when a chairlift at La Norma resort in Savoie, France, stopped spinning. A power failure left a total of 107 skiers stranded for more than three hours, with some reporting sitting in the freezing cold for up to four hours. The guests were rescued in a dramatic operation involving two helicopters and […]
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SnowBrains Forecast Thursday AM Update: Season’s Best Storm Cycle in Utah

Forecast completed 7 a.m. MST on Thursday, December 26 Summary Utah’s first legitimate 2024-25 season storm cycle is poised to improve our low-tide riding conditions. Back-to-back storms will bring heavy accumulations to Northern & Central Utah ski areas Thursday-Friday. Maybe a lull Saturday-Sunday, then more snow is likely Sunday night into Monday. Short Term – Thursday & Friday Even after […]
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