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Patagonia Supports Choice, Will Pay Bail for Any Employee Arrested for Peaceful Abortion Protests

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Outdoor retailer Patagonia has long been known for activism. Many of their policies focus on positive social and environmental change. They also pledge 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the environment. In light of the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade, no longer making an abortion a constitutional right, the company announced that they would pay bail […]
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Legendary Norwegian Cross-Country Champion Arrested for Speeding and Possession of Cocaine

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Two-time Norwegian Olympic cross-country skiing champion Petter Northug has admitted to possessing cocaine, speeding, and driving under the influence. On 13 August 2020, Northug was clocked going 104-mph on a 70-mph road. After stopping him and assessing him, police officers arrested Northug on suspicion of drug-impaired driving and had his license suspended. A search of his home uncovered a small amount […]
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Chilean Police Detain Five People For Snowboarding In Farellones

Chilean police arrested five snowboarders yesterday for not carrying the necessary permits that allow movement in Farellones due to quarantine.  On Thursday 23rd in Chile, police were alerted of the presence of snowboarders riding without carrying the corresponding permits on route G-251. This route connects Farellones with Valle Nevado and is a recognized backcountry area. When the Chilean police arrived, […]
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When Ski Bumming Goes Too Far: Formerly Sponsored Aspen Skier Faces Felony Charges

A sponsored skier is facing a class four felony and a class one misdemeanor charge. Aspen skier Andrew Benaquista allegedly racked up a $1,800 hotel bill on a woman’s credit card without her permission. Related: Former Pro Snowboarder Arrested for Threatening to Kill Neighbor with AR-15 Benaquista was formerly sponsored by Fishers Sports, The Ski Monster, Atomic Skis, Leki, and […]
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Customer Arrested After Licking Items in a Grocery Store in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Yesterday afternoon, April 7, South Lake Tahoe Police officers responded to a call of a customer “licking” groceries inside of a Safeway grocery store. The suspect was subsequently arrested for felony vandalism, The City of South Lake Tahoe wrote on their website. RELATED: Steamboat Springs, CO Resident Facing Felony Charge for Encouraging Kids to ‘Lick Things’ to Spread ‘Fake Virus’ […]
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Famous Tahoe Olympic Skier Charged With: Assault w/ Deadly Weapon, DUI, Resisting Arrest

“Douglas County deputies arrested Errol Kerr after he allegedly attempted to hit a deputy with his vehicle during a pursuit, and was tased into compliance after resisting arrest.” – Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 4/2/20 Famous Olympic skier Errol Kerr was arrested after allegedly attempting to evade police then attempting to hit a police officer with his “Volkl Skis” wrapped Dodge […]
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Breckenridge, CO Police Arrest Suspect for Multiple Ski and Snowboard Thefts at the Resort

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The Breckenridge Police Department has made an arrest following a month-long investigation into a bunch of ski and snowboard equipment thefts from the Peak 9 area of Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO reports the Summit Daily. It’s been coming… Ski and Snowboard Theft Cases Increase at Breckenridge in 2016 Yesterday morning officers executed a search warrant on a residence in the town […]
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