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The 15 Highest Ski Resorts In Colorado

Colorado is synonymous with skiing.  CO sees more skier visits than any other US state. The Centennial State is home to over 25 ski resorts and tons of elevation.  In fact, Colorado owns most of the highest elevation ski areas in North America. Here are the top 15: *** #1 – Silverton Mountain, 13,487 ft #2 – Telluride, 13,150 ft #3 […]

Mike Lavery | September 3, 2021
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Man Jailed for Disorderly Conduct and Threatening Yellowstone Staff While Drunk and High

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Acting United States Attorney Bob Murray announced today that Kyle F. Campbell, 31, of Fairmont, Indiana, pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident that occurred on June 21, 2021, in Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Campbell appeared for arraignment and sentencing before United States Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman in Mammoth, Wyoming, on June 23, 2021. Related: VIDEO: Grizzly Bear […]

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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: A Silent Killer In The Mountains

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a life-threatening high-altitude related illness that can cripple even the healthiest mountain athletes. When ascending to high altitudes, over 2500 meters (8200 feet), arteries in the lungs begin to experience high amounts of pressure, leading to fluid accumulation in the alveoli. The fluid buildup inhibits the uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide, […]

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Ryan Nadiak | July 17, 2019
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Dogs Are Getting High by Eating Marijuana Laced Human Feces

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Vets are seeing up to 10 dogs a week with symptoms of cannabis toxicity, even if their owners don’t keep weed in the house. How are they getting high, you ask? They are eating human feces tainted with marijuana. Related: The Evolution of Ski Patrol: Dogs, Tech, and Love for the Mountains Dr. Scott Dolginow, who owns Valley Emergency Pet […]

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All About HAPE: The Most Fatal Altitude Sickness

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High altitude pulmonary edema, or HAPE, is the most deadly type of altitude sickness. HAPE is a condition where a person’s lungs fill with fluid, preventing oxygenation of blood and causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms. It usually occurs within 4-5 days of reaching an altitude greater than 8000 feet and often happens to people who are physically fit and […]

Tanner Blake | October 1, 2018
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