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11 Top Ski Brands and Their Equivalent Automobile Brand

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Skis can feel a lot like cars, where some brands are built for speed and precision, others for comfort and versatility, and a few are just plain flashy. If youโ€™ve ever wondered what your favorite ski brand would be if it were a car company or what it says about you, youโ€™re not alone. Whether you’re a weekend cruiser or […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 2, 2025
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The 9 Best SUVs for Driving in the Snow

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I remember 25 years ago if you wanted a four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, you had to have either a Subaru, Audi, or pickup truck. Now nearly every automaker produces a highly respectable AWD/4WD option. Combine that with a set of badass snow tires and you are going to be unstoppable 95% of the time in the […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 5, 2023
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Chain Season Has Officially Commenced in Colorado

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Every year, September 1st marks the beginning of chain season in Colorado’s I-70 corridor. By the time that September comes around, Colorado’s weather patterns become completely unpredictable, and mountain travelers on I-70 need to be fully prepared to deal with adverse conditions. Related: What You Need To Know About Coloradoโ€™s New I-70 Traction Law In the winter, on Colorado’s I-70, […]

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Jesse | September 2, 2021
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Yakutsk, Russia: The Coldest City in the World

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In the midst of a record-breaking U.S. heatwave, it would be fair to say that we all need a refresher. Dubbed the coldest major city in the world, Yakutsk is the capital of the Republic of Sakha in Russia. The city is almost impossible to reach by road and is located less than 300 miles from the Arctic Circle. Related: […]

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Jesse | June 30, 2021
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How Dangerous is it to Leave Snow On Top of Your Car?

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Is it dangerous to leave snow on the top of your your car? The answer is YES! Snow and ice are very heavy and when it falls off a vehicle, it can become airborne. Ice and snow can hit oncoming cars and easily shatter windshields, injuring people inside. If California Highway Patrol (CHP) finds a vehicle with excess ice and […]

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VIDEO: Snowstorm Results in Mass Highway Slide-Off in Canada

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WeatherBrains | May 1, 2019
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Intentionally Triggered Avalanche Blasts Russian Town in Arctic Circle… Kills One Citizen

Kirovsk Russia experienced a large avalanche that was intentionally triggered around 10:15PM on Thursday night. ย  The avalancheย smashed windows in town, ripped down trees, and killed one person. ย  โ€œThe blast was so powerful and so loud that I even jumped up. ย Literally within three minutes, all of the Kukisvumchorr district was covered by a white cloud.โ€ –ย local woman, Anastasia […]

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Keenan Grady | February 19, 2016
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The 10 Best New Cars for Snow:

Outside Magazine has released their list of the best 10 new cars for snow. This is something that all snow humans think about. Weโ€™ve all had nasty spin out and snowbank crashes while in the mountains. We all want to know which cars will stay on the road best in a snowstorm. Outside has put in the time and this is what theyโ€™ve come up with. Hereโ€™s how they chose: “We scoured automakersโ€™ spec sheets to compile a list of 10 cars and wagons (including one minivan for good measure) […]

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