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California Ski Area Posts Signs Encouraging Guests to ‘Rat Out’ Lifties

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Donner Ski Ranch, California, is taking chairlift safety to a whole new level. The Tahoe-area resort recently took to its Facebook to reveal a new sign that will be posted at the bottom of every chairlift and carpet. The sign encourages guests to “rat,” or report, on lifties using their cell phones while working the lifts. “Safety first,” the sign reads. “It […]
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Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone Release App with New Zealand’s First Phone Ski Pass

Two of New Zealand’s most popular ski resorts have entered the smartphone era. Cardrona Alpine Resort and Treble Cone have launched their brand new do-it-all Mountains App to streamline the experience for their skiers and snowboarders. The app brings with it live snow reports, trail maps, lift and parking updates, mountain webcams, and condition updates all in one place. Users […]
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Satellite Messaging on Apple’s iOS 18 Will be a Game Changer for Backcountry Enthusiasts

Do you remember when personal locator beacons (PLB) and satellite messenger’s greatest assets were that they had far superior coverage compared to cell phones? That meant that any true hiker or wilderness enthusiast who would be traveling deep into the woods or mountains would need a reliable way to call for help in case of an emergency. Well, that one […]
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Snowmobiler Rescued From Alaska Wilderness After Using New Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature

On December 1, 2022, at around 2:00 am, the Alaska State Troopers were notified that an adult male traveling via snowmachine from Noorvik to Kotzebue had activated an Apple iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite on his iPhone after becoming stranded. Related: The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Working with local search and rescue teams, the Apple […]
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The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging

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Satellite Connectivity Apple announced at its iPhone 14 launch on Wednesday that the new phone will have a satellite connectivity feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. The feature will allow owners to send text messages when they don’t have cellular coverage. This is a massive win for the backcountry, off-road, and trail-riding community, as well as anyone who finds themselves off […]
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Does Your Mountain Need a Ski Detective? Just Ask Miles Vaille at Keystone Resort, CO

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Lost, Found & Returned What’s a Ski Detective? I don’t know exactly, and without an official designation (as of yet) it might be difficult to determine.  However, it does appear that 16-year-old Colorado resident Miles Vaille just might have an answer. During an interview with his local news station in Colorado Vaille describes his role by saying, “During the summer […]
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App Being Used to Combat Covid Allowing Ski Resorts to Return to Business

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Taos Ski Valley resort, a year-round destination located in Northern New Mexico, has recently begun using an app in order to combat COVID and reopen its local economy. A consortium took place in early August 2020 to discuss exactly how they would keep employees, families, and customers healthy and safe. With over forty businesses operating in the area, it was crucial […]
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