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Widow Files Negligence Lawsuit Against Breckenridge, CO, and Vail Resorts Over Husbandโ€™s Fatal Chairlift Fall

Zendo chair, breckenridge, Colorado,

A tragic incident at Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, two years ago has led to a lawsuit against Vail Resorts following the death of a skier who fell from a chairlift, reports The Denver Post. John Perucco, 60, of Illinois, died on March 17, 2023, after falling 25 feet from the Zendo chairlift onto a hard-packed, groomed trail. Related: Man Killed [โ€ฆ]
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Freerider Dies After 1,000-Foot Fall at Corvatsch Ski Area, Switzerland

A 26-year-old Italian man living in Switzerland died in a tragic freeriding accident on Tuesday, March 18, at Piz Corvatsch, a well-known ski area in the Swiss Alps. The skier was reported missing in the afternoon when he failed to arrive at a designated meeting point at the Corvatsch middle station. His wife, growing concerned, alerted Rega, Switzerlandโ€™s emergency air [โ€ฆ]
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Extell Development and Hilton Announce Plans for a Canopy by Hilton Hotel at New Deer Valley, UT, East Village

  PARK CITY, UT โ€“ (March 19, 2025) โ€“ New York-based Extell Development Company, a full-service national real estate developer of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, and leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the signing of an agreement for a new-build Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Villageโ€”North Americaโ€™s first luxury alpine village to be [โ€ฆ]
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Banff Sunshine, AB, Offers 2,000 Extra Skiable Minutes in Spring Season Extension

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Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, is gearing up for an exceptional spring skiing season, offering extended lift hours and prime snow conditions. Starting March 15, 2025, all 12 lifts operate from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with the Jackrabbit lift running until 5:00 p.m. This extension adds over 2,000 bonus skiable minutes to the season, lasting until the iconic Slush [โ€ฆ]
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The Power Pass Returns for 2025-26 With No Price Increase and More Year-Round Perks

The 2025-26 Power Passโ€”the Southwestโ€™s most powerful season passโ€”went on sale today, and while benefits continue to grow, prices remain the same. Related: Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes For the third consecutive year, Power Pass pricing remains unchanged, making it one of the most affordable ways to access over 8,000 acres of terrain [โ€ฆ]
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18-Wheeler Truck Ignores Road Closure, Gets Stuck in Tahoeโ€™s Emerald Bay Switchbacks

View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHP South Lake Tahoe (@chpsouthlaketahoe) A commercial driver learned the hard way this week that road closures in Lake Tahoe arenโ€™t just suggestions. According to California Highway Patrolโ€™s South Lake Tahoe unit, the driver bypassed a clearly marked โ€œRoad Closedโ€ sign and attempted to navigate the steep, snow-covered switchbacks of SR-89 [โ€ฆ]
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Former NHL Defenseman Dies in Skiing Accident in Czech Ski Resort

Former NHL defenseman Tomรกลก Klouฤek tragically passed away at the age of 45 following a skiing accident in ล pindlerลฏv Mlรฝn, Czechia. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 16, when Klouฤek lost control at high speed and crashed into a power pole at the edge of a ski slope. Despite the rapid response of rescue teams, he was pronounced dead at [โ€ฆ]
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