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Alta Ski Area, UT, Planting Over 12,000 Native Plants This Summer

Wildflowers at Alta

Alta Ski Area, Utah, has always been a big advocate environmental conservation, but this summer, Alta Environmental Center is taking it to the next level by planting more than 12,000 native plants in- and around the ski area. Since 2008, Alta Environmental Center has been advising on and performing conservation efforts in Little Cottonwood Canyon, in an effort to preserve [โ€ฆ]

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Tyler Hatch | July 14, 2023
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The Top 9 Resorts for Tree Skiing in North America

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As you near the top of your chairlift ride, you undoubtedly start to think about what run you will go down. Do you want to rip a groomer? Find some untracked powder? Or maybe burn your quads on the moguls? But if you want an added challenge, perhaps itโ€™s time for a tree run. Related: The 9 Best Independently Owned [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | March 6, 2023
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Kelly Canyon, ID, Report: Fluffy Powder Through the Bowls, Trees, and Groomers

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Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Thursday, February 23, 2023 Snowboarding at Kelly Canyon today was the best possible way to cap off my road trip. The day was defined by mellow vibes, chill terrain, and DEEP snow. The resort operates on a unique schedule, so I didnโ€™t show up until noon and still got the first chair [โ€ฆ]

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Jesse | February 24, 2023
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Grand Targhee, WY, Report: Best Tree Riding in the US?

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Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Wednesday, February 22, 2023 After today, I have snowboarded at over 25 resorts spanning across eight state lines; Grand Targhee easily just had the most fun tree runs Iโ€™ve ever been through. Targhee has over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain and averages around 500 inches (40+ feet!!) of annual snowfall. The quaint [โ€ฆ]

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Jesse | February 23, 2023
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Pebble Creek, ID: Presidentsโ€™ Day Powder, Trees, and Cliffs

Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Monday, February 20, 2023 Snowboarding at Pebble Creek, Idaho, on Presidentsโ€™ Day was the most fun that I have had in a while. Despite the ski area only reporting a few inches of fresh snow overnight, it felt like much more than that. I cannot begin to explain how much this place [โ€ฆ]

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Jesse | February 21, 2023
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Staff and Volunteers Plant 1,400 Saplings at Monarch Mountain, CO, to Replace Beetle Kill

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Since 2018, Monarch Mountain, CO, has been working diligently to remove trees affected by the spruce beetle endemic. Each summer they have coordinated with timber professionals to harvest and remove these hazardous trees. These ongoing timber operations have involved both ground-based and helicopter removal tactics. This effort has helped to mitigate fire hazards, improve stream health and add acres of [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | August 4, 2022
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Do You Know Where the Tallest Trees on Earth Grow?

This story originally appeared on Nasa.gov and was published by Kathryn Hansen. Every now and then, a new map changes the way we view our planet. This is one of those maps. The map above shows the height of Earthโ€™s forests, from stubby saplings to timbers towering more than 50 meters tall. It reveals some patterns you might expect, such [โ€ฆ]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | May 24, 2022
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Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast

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Brought to you by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing As a native New Englander, Vermont skiing has always been something special. Growing up, my dad and I would drive hours past our local resorts and head straight for Vermont. The trails were more challenging, the snow was deeper, and the trees seemed to grow the perfect distance apart.  [โ€ฆ]

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Mike Lavery | January 19, 2022
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