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NASA: Record-Breaking Rainfall Leads to Severe Flooding in the Pacific Northwest

Torrential rain in the Pacific Northwest spurred deadly floods and mudslides that have damaged infrastructure and isolated communities in Canada and the United States. Much of the rain fell from November 13-15, 2021, the product of a potent atmospheric river that took aim at the region and added more moisture to already saturated soils. Related: NOAA Satellite Captures Rare, Cloud-Free […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 5-15 cm of Snow For RED Mountain, BC Through Sunday—More Early Next Week

Forecast By SnowBrains Chief Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  8:55 PM MST, 11/11/2021 Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort, BC Forecast Summary: This weekend, a shortwave trough will move through British Columbia and bring 5-15 cm (3-5″) of snow to RED Mountain Resort. Snow will initially start early Friday and continue on and off through Sunday. Related: VIDEO: Welcome to […]
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Petition Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC Has 8,700 Signatures

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A petition requesting that Vail Resorts rethink its covid operating plan at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, has gathered 8,691 signatures. In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Over 2 Feet of Snow In High Elevations of Coastal BC Through Wednesday, More Later This Week

Forecast By SnowBrains Cheif Meteorologist – Eric McNamee  9:00 PM MST, 11/02/2021 Forecast Summary: An atmospheric river will slam into coastal BC Tuesday night /Wednesday and bring over 2 feet of snow to the high elevations. Snow will initially start Tuesday and continue through the day Wednesday. A break in the action is expected Thursday before another atmospheric river slams […]
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Grouse Mountain, BC, Requiring All Guests and Staff Be Fully Vaccinated Against Covid-19 to Access the Resort

Many resorts are implementing some vaccination policy this winter, primarily just for entering enclosed public spaces such as on-mountain cafeterias. Grouse Mountain, BC, however, are taking it a step further––guests wishing to access the resort, including the Skyride, mountaintop facilities, and activities, must show proof of vaccination. Related: Vail Resorts Refuses Epic Pass Refund to Unvaccinated Skier Over Vaccine Proof Required […]
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Petition Started Asking Vail Resorts Mandate Vaccines to Ride Lifts at Whistler Blackcomb, BC

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In its winter operating plan, Vail Resorts outlined that guests will need to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor areas at its ski areas, such as restaurants and lodges, but not to ride the lifts. For residents of Whistler, BC, this isn’t enough. One man has started a petition asking that Vail Resorts require proof of vaccination from guests wishing […]
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Alterra Mountain Company Acquires Purcell Heli-Skiing to Add to CMH Heli-Skiing in British Columbia

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Guests Will Have Access to More Terrain and More Offerings with CMH Purcell Alterra Mountain Company announced today that it has closed on the purchase of Purcell Heli-Skiing in British Columbia, Canada. The business and ski tenure will be incorporated into the company’s premier mountain experience, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, adding nearly half a million acres to the already largest […]
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