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Coppervale Ski Area, CA – A Small Ski Area With a Big Heart

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When it comes to ski areas, it is often the local, smaller areas where you can find the heart and soul of the ski community. These resorts are where many learn the fundamentals of skiing and snowboarding, and the initial spark is ignited that leads families to devote a significant portion of their time and energy to this rewarding sport. […]

Matt Scribner | January 20, 2023
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Boston Mills Brandywine in Cleveland, OH

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Ohio is not the first place that comes to mind when planning for an upcoming ski trip. However, at Boston Mills Brandywine (BMBW), there is (almost) always fantastic skiing to be had. With 16 lifts, 18 unique runs, and 300 feet of vertical elevation, the neighboring resorts of Boston Mills and Brandywine have proven that they are all-time local ski […]

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Jesse | June 23, 2021
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Meier Skis: Handmade Skis From Colorado Trees

Custom, handmade, and proudly produced in Colorado, Meier Skis have been gaining notable attention across the ski industry for their uniquely, sustainably-built products. Designing and manufacturing hand-crafted, high-performance skis since 2009, their focus is driven not only by the desire to create unique skis but to also utilize sustainable material right outside their doors. While many ski companies are striving […]

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Emily Crofton | October 9, 2020
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Blue Light Blinking: Bridger Bowl’s Unique Snow Report System

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Bridger Bowl Ski Area, MT, has one of the most unique means of sharing snowfall with the nearby town of Bozeman, MT: a blue light on top of a downtown hotel. The light is turned on whenever Bridger Bowl receives more than 2 inches of fresh snow and stays on for 24 hours after it snows. The famous blue light […]

Lynn Barlow | August 28, 2020
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The Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Requests Public Help to Ensure Success of Donner Lake Run Parking Lot

With good snow and exciting lines, the Donner Lake Run has become a popular backcountry ski area for the likes of Tahoe backcountry users. Beginning at Donner Summit Skyline, the Donner Lake Run offers incredible, picturesque views of the Tahoe area. There’s just one problem… In order to gain access to this area, backcountry recreationists must park in the neighborhoods […]

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Spencer Cox | August 27, 2020
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Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, PA Reaches New Milestone in Snowmaking Expansion

  Mount Pleasant of Edinboro reached a major milestone this week according to a post on their Facebook page!  It seems as though they have just quadrupled their ability to access stored water.  After building a nearly 3 million gallon reservoir at the top of the mountain in 2017, Thursday, December 19th, they finally reaped the rewards! In years past, […]

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Chad Walker | December 21, 2019
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5 Revelstoke Mountain Resort Local’s Pow Stashes

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[sponsored by Revelstoke Mountain Resort] Revelstoke Mountain Resort is one of the snowiest ski destinations in Canada. Most days (seriously, an average of 141 days of annual snowfall), you can ski pow on just about any run on the mountain. Here are a few spots the locals never pass up on the deepest days: SWF All those folks you see showboating […]

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Kim Vinet | November 1, 2018
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Body in Creek Spotted by Skier Riding Gondola at Vail, CO

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A skier riding a lift at Vail ski area spotted the body of a man lying face up in Gore Creek near Lionshead Tuesday morning, reports The Denver Post. According to police, the man was Maldwyn George Zang, 59, a longtime Vail local. He wasn’t wearing snow gear and there were sunglasses and a backpack (containing a Vail Daily newspaper […]

Steven Agar | January 17, 2018
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