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[OLYMPICS] Canadian Ski Jumping Team Snags First Olympic Medal in Nation’s History

Canada has hosted two renditions of the Olympic Winter Games with the 1988 Games in Calgary and the 2010 Games in Vancouver. One of the marquee events of the Olympic Winter Games is the Ski Jumping events, which also requires a considerable amount of infrastructure and investment. With this, both Canadian Olympic venues have Ski Jumps built, but due to lack […]
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Study: During COVID, Is Flying Safer Than Grocery Shopping?

Last week, Harvard researchers asserted that flying on a plane during COVID is actually less risky than your average trip to the grocery store. This may seem counter-intuitive at first. Seating on airplanes is certainly not socially distanced, and one may initially think that it would be extremely detrimental to overall COVID precautions. However, the Harvard study cites mask-wearing, ventilation, and […]
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Southwest Airlines Adds New 34-Minute Flight From Denver to the Heart of Colorado Ski Country

Southwest Airlines will be flying powder-hungry travelers this season from Denver to Montrose, Colo. in a quick 34 minutes as the commercial airliner opens a new set of flights to the heart of powder country in the Rockies. Montrose Regional Airport is a 90-minute drive to Telluride, home to a popular and steep ski resort in southwestern Colorado. Southwest flights […]
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1 Killed, 1 Injured in Plane Crash in South Lake Tahoe, CA Tuesday

A small, single-engine plane crashed Tuesday afternoon in Meyers, California killing one person and injuring another. The injured person has been airlifted to a South Lake Tahoe area hospital. The person’s condition is unknown. Related: VIDEO: Former Pro-Skier David Lesh Crashed His Plane into Half Moon Bay Off California on Tuesday The Sierra Sun reports that a Cessna Skyhawk crashed […]
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Will Human-Carrying Drones Make Ski Lifts Obsolete?

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Australian technology start-up, “Drongo”, is predicting that drones powerful enough to carry humans will soon replace traditional ski-lifts. Drongo is a new company specializing in the research and development of automated aerial drones big enough to transport people. Drongo’s CEO, Dr. Ana Gram-Desnor  said in an interview with Sugar Research Australia: “Human payload capable drones have been around for a […]
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Fly to the Slopes: Ikon Pass Destinations Are Closer Than You Think

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Brought to you by Ikon Pass There are incredible mountain destinations everywhere, and an easy flight will let you explore all winter long. Fifteen Ikon Pass destinations are less than 50 miles from major or regional airports. That means more time on the powder and less time stressing in transit. Book your trip today and fly straight to the powder. Mammoth Mountain […]
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