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Skier Files $3.6-Million Lawsuit Against Willamette Pass, OR, After Wind Blew Him Off Chairlift

Willamette Pass ski resort, OR

A 65-year-old skier has filed a $3.6 million lawsuit against Willamette Pass ski resort in Oregon, claiming he suffered severe injuries after falling from a chairlift during windy conditions last year, Aimee Green reports for The Oregonian/OregonLive. In the suit filed Friday, Paul Richmond, a Lincoln County resident, alleges that the Peak 2 chairlift lacked a safety restraint bar when […]
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Clement Noël Triumphs at Slalom World Cup in Adelboden, Switzerland, While Lucas Braathen Claims First Brazilian Slalom Podium

In a race marked by challenging conditions and dramatic turns of fortune, Clement Noël from France claimed victory in Saturday’s Slalom on the legendary Chuenisbärgli piste. Battling fog, falling snow, and one of the World Cup circuit’s steepest courses, Noël overcame personal history and tough competition to notch his third win of the season. The Olympic champion delivered a stirring […]
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Cloudmont Ski Resort, AL, Fully Open for First Time in 5 Years

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After a five-year closure, Alabama’s lone ski resort, Cloudmont, reopened fully on January 11, 2025. The family-owned hill in Mentone has been a Southeast winter sports staple since 1971. Related: Cloudmont – Alabama’s Ski Resort The revival was driven by community effort. Volunteers, former staff, and the Jones family prepared the slopes for the season. Austin Jones, the owner’s son, […]
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Watch the FIS Aerials World Cup at Lake Placid, NY, This Weekend

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces the return of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) iFIT Freestyle Aerials World Cup to the Olympic Jumping Complex on January 18-19, 2025. This marks the event’s first appearance in Lake Placid since 2019. The two-day competition will feature men’s and women’s individual events and a mixed team […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Ski Patrol Votes to Unionize, Joins United Mountain Workers

In a landmark decision, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol Union (ABSPU) has officially voted to join the Communications Workers of America (CWA) 7781 United Mountain Workers, marking a significant step for the ski patrol team in their push for fair representation and better working conditions. The announcement, made via social media, highlighted the challenges faced by the patrol throughout the […]
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Alyeska Resort, AK, First Ski Resort to Reach 300″ Snowfall for 2024-25 Season

Over 300" of snow at Alyeska Resort already this season. Credit: Alyeska Resort

No stranger to receiving the most snow in North America, Alyeska Resort, Alaska, is at it again. Yesterday’s 20″ dump took the ski area past 300″ for the season. The resort has seen 304″ of fresh snow this season and has a 115″ base. Considering it’s still early January, that’s an incredible total—more than most resorts will see all season. […]
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