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Long-Term Plan Revealed for New Telluride, CO, Town Gondola

The gondola moving skiers around Telluride. Photo Credit: The Denver Post

Connecting the neighboring towns of Telluride and Mountain Village in southwest Colorado is a free public gondola that shuttles roughly three million skiers, hikers, residents, and commuters each year. Originally built in 1996, the town of Mountain Village owns and operates the gondola built to improve air quality by reducing car traffic. In June 2022, the Gondola Long-Term Planning Leadership Committee, […]
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Colorado Wildlife Department Planning to Invest $20 Million Into Fire Prevention Tactics

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The Colorado Wildlife Department is gearing up for another wildfire season by investing $20 million into an updated Wildlife Preparedness Plan.  The CWD believes that Colorado’s mountains and plains are at risk for more wildfires than ever before. The department estimated there will be about 5,507 fires. According to the 2022 Wildlife Preparedness Plan, the fires will burn about 221,661 […]
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Thanks to $10-Million Grant From Province, Avalanche Canada Expanding Forecasts to Vancouver Island and Adding Northern BC Field Team

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Avalanche Canada will be providing forecasts on Vancouver Island and expanding programs in northern BC thanks to a $10 million grant from the BC Government announced on May 17. With this funding, new field teams will be established on Vancouver Island and in north-central BC. Related: Avalanche Canada Benefits from $25-Million Government Funding “We are very happy to now have […]
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100+ Winter Outdoor Companies Stand Up to Congress

COVID-19, the ongoing pandemic affecting millions around the globe, has drastically impacted the economy as a whole, forcing many operations to permanently close their doors. However, among those, the hardest-hit businesses have been the smaller-sized companies struggling to stay open. With winter just around the corner, the ski industry is facing financial struggles and uncertainties, which has urged over 100 […]
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Emily Crofton |
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Mad River Glen, VT Renovates 72-Year Old Basebox and Patrol Building

Mad River Glen, infamous for its single chair, challenging east coast terrain, and rustic vibe, has initiated a substantial renovation project on their 72-year old Basebox and ski patrol building. Remaining unchanged for over 30 years, both buildings will be revamped in order to coincide with safety, efficiency, and regulatory code standards. With their primary goal being to address current codes, Mad […]
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Emily Crofton |
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