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Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: The Joy of the Storm

An injured chair waits at the base of the Outback Super Express, with the sun shining through the storm. (PC: Nicky Blumm)

Report from February 14, 2025 Spending Valentine’s Day at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, always feels right. This year, the day brought a very powerful storm, beginning in the wee hours. By the time the resort opened, there were already three to six inches of fresh snow. The parking lots quietly filled and stoke was incredibly high—as were the winds, exceeding 80 […]

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Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2025
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Top 6 Reasons to Freeride Switzerland at Engelberg and Andermatt

[this article is sponsored by Le Grand Adventure Tours] The snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps are home to some of the best skiing in the world. Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, away from the crowds, the glitz and glamour you’ll find two noteworthy ski resorts flying under the radar: Engelberg and Andermatt. What makes these two resorts a must stop […]

Robin Azer | February 23, 2017
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Jackson Hole, WY Conditions Report: A Bit Of Sun & Powder Train A’Rollin’

With about 6 inches of fresh snow having fallen throughout the course of last night and the morning between opening and the snow report, today could certainly hold it’s own in the “mini powder day” category. It was one of those days where I took a deep breath every once in a while and thanked the universe for fat skis, which provided just […]

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Sergei Poljak | February 21, 2017
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Fatal Skier Triggered Avalanche in Austria Yesterday

Yesterday around noon a group of three men skiing in Lech-Zurs, Austria triggered an avalanche, which caused the burial of a single skier from their party. The group consisted of one guide and two Dutchman who were skiing off-piste on the Trittkopf Gamsmulde (2720 meters). One of the Dutchman, 33-years old from Amsterdam, was caught in the avalanche and buried completely. The avalanche danger […]

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Dylan Cautela | January 17, 2017
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VIDEO: Aussie Skier Rescued After Burial in Swiss Avalanche

January 30, 2015 – Les Crosets, the Swiss-French border. Australian skier James Mort and his three friends were just a week into their month-long ski trip when a storm brought more than three feet of fresh snow in a 48 hour period. Although the avalanche risk was a 4/5, the men were eager to make up for the dry conditions during the week prior. After spending most of the day playing it safe, they decided to head off-piste for fresh tracks in a wooded line known amongst locals as a safer option due to its short length and low pitch […]

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ameliatraynor | March 12, 2015
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