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4 Backcountry Skiers Buried Following Avalanche Near Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

As the Northern Hemisphere basks in summer warmth, winter currently blankets the Southern Hemisphere, luring skiers and snowboarders to the slopes of Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. Much like the Rocky Mountains of North America—where shifting snowpack and rugged terrain pose avalanche risks—the Southern Hemisphere’s mountain ranges harbor similar dangers. A recent avalanche incident in New Zealand’s Tongariro region […]
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What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law

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Colorado’s New I -70 Traction Law has updated the requirements for vehicles driving on state highways during winter months. The new law, which went into effect on August 2nd, 2019 states that during an active Traction Law (also known as a Code 15), motorists must have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow designation, or a four-wheel/all-wheel-drive vehicle. Related: New […]
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