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The 5 Coldest Ski Resorts in the U.S.

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Many of us have found ourselves questioning our hobby choices and how much we truly love the outdoors on those windy subzero days, getting blown around on a lift or trying to find our way down the mountain in whiteout conditions. Because skiing and riding is a weather-dependent sport, lots of resorts find themselves in locations that are prone to […]

Tyler Hatch | May 30, 2023
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NASA Technology Used in Warmest Gloves on the Market by Swany

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Nothing ends your snowsports fun faster than cold hands. Unfortunately, our hands feel the cold quickest, as blood vessels constrict in cold weather and the human body directs the blood flow away from the extremities to the core, where the vital organs are located. As a result, our hands get cold first, as they are essentially ‘expendable’ for your survival. […]

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Julia Schneemann | November 16, 2022
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U.S. Army Announces New Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle for Arctic

The U.S. Army has announced a new all-terrain vehicle for its changing needs in the Artic regions. The vehicle is called the Beowulf and is designed to excel in ice, deep snow, rocky terrain, marshes, mud, sand, lakes, and extremely cold conditions. Versatility is the best word that describes the vehicle. It has two segments that are joined in the […]

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Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022
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How to Keep Your Hands and Feet Warm While Skiing and Snowboarding

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One of the most uncomfortable feelings while skiing or snowboarding is having cold extremities. If they get too cold, it can be downright painful, not to mention diminish your on-snow performance. They say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear. That may be true, but here are also some other ways to ensure your phalanges stay […]

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Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022
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The 9 Coldest States in the U.S.

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When many people think of a vacation, images of white sandy beaches come to mind. However, if you are reading this you probably think of mountains and snow. You prefer cold rather than hot and the colder the better, because the colder it is, the better the snow quality. If that describes you, then maybe you should consider living in […]

Brent Thomas | August 25, 2022
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Winter Park Resort, CO, Report: Low Temperatures and Soft Bumps

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Report from Wednesday, February 2, 2022 After a fairly long dry spell throughout Colorado and the I70 Corridor, a small storm system started moving through last night. It started snowing late last night down in Denver. Waking up to a few inches on the ground we headed up to Winter Park for the day with high hopes for a pow […]

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Aunika Skogen | February 3, 2022
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19 Locations in South Africa Suffered Coldest Ever Recorded Temperatures Last Week

While many areas of the northern hemisphere are being punished by record-breaking heatwaves, the other side of the planet is suffering at the other end of the thermometer. A ‘big freeze’ that had its hold on South Africa last week was responsible for 19 cold temperature records being smashed. Related: NOAA: Preliminary Analysis Concludes Pacific Northwest Heatwave Was a 1,000-Year Event… […]

WeatherBrains | July 26, 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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