Timeline Announced For Construction Of New Lodge At Utah’s Nordic Valley
Eden, Utah — Nordic Valley had a brutal 2023-24 ski season. In December 2023, they announced that Apollo, their core chairlift out of the base area, would not operate that winter. Around a month...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Ski Resort Announces Price Freezes & Reductions For Next Season
Danbury, New Hampshire — After Jay Peak announced last week that it is reducing and freezing prices in response to ongoing inflationary pressures on consumers, its partner mountain in New Hampshire is...
View ArticleNew Mexico Ski Shop Destroyed By South Fork Wildfire
Alto, New Mexico — The biggest story in New Mexico right now is the rise of the South Fork and Salt Fires. These two uncontained wildfires have burned over 24,000 acres of land across the region. In...
View ArticleHiking Trails in Cottonwood Canyons Impacted by High Runoff
Utah — Utah had another snowy winter, which means that there has been a lot of runoff coming through the Cottonwood Canyons over the past month or so. KSL reports that a couple of trails in Big and...
View ArticleVIDEO: People At Lake Powell Face Peril From Enormous Hail Storm
Utah- Friday ended up bringing severe weather to the Beehive State, which included hail, heavy rain, high winds, and thunderstorms. Over at Lake Powell, golf-sized hail balls slammed people in the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Rafter Glides Down Moab Road During Flash Flood
Moab, Utah — Last Friday, Utah experienced a variety of wild weather, including hailstorms, heavy rain, and high winds. This resulted in heavy flooding, especially in the town of Moab. Moab suffered...
View ArticleGoing-to-the Sun Road Now Open To Drivers
Montana — A few days after opening the Going-to-the-Sun Road to hikers and bikers, Glacier National Park announced that it has opened the Road to drivers. On Saturday morning, Glacier National Park...
View ArticleWholesome Video Shows Elk Playing Soccer With Two Kids
Evergreen, Colorado – We usually share sketchy interactions between dumb humans and annoyed animals, but this video is noticeably different. In this video by Shira Moffatt, two kids are seen hanging...
View ArticleAlterra and Colorado Mountain College Collaborate On New Program To Train...
Colorado — The COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of change to the ski industry. Many skiers and riders were introduced to the sport as a way to get outside. Additionally, many older workers retired,...
View ArticleWATCH: Brown Bear Executes Flawless Belly Flop To Catch Salmon
Alaska – It’s the most wonderful time of the year for bear viewing. Currently, bears across Alaska have broken out of hibernation, beginning their pursuit of feasting on prey and growing their...
View ArticleColorado Ski Resort To Replace Two Chairlifts Next Year
Glenwood Springs, Colorado — The oldest chairlift in Colorado will spin for one final season before it heads off into the sunset. Last week, Sunlight Mountain Resort announced that they’ll replace two...
View ArticleProjected Reopening Date Of Teton Pass Announced
Wyoming — On June 8th, the people of Idaho and Wyoming awakened to a grim sight: Milepost 12.8 on Teton Pass had collapsed due to a landslide. This meant that Teton Pass would be closed to drivers for...
View ArticleSun Valley Gives Update On Newest Chairlift Project
Sun Valley, Idaho — After a ski season that featured the opening of two new chairlifts, Sun Valley Resort is continuing to modernize its lift infrastructure. This offseason, the Seattle Ridge...
View ArticleJay Peak Hosts Summer Skiing Event
Jay, Vermont — While the odds seemed to not be in their favor, there are various ways ski resorts can offer lift-service skiing and riding in June. The first is to be in a snowy environment at a high...
View ArticleHow To Avoid Being Bitten By Ticks While Hiking
Outside — With ski season practically over (minus a few holdouts), many outdoorsy people are shifting their focus toward different activities. One such activity is hiking, but ticks are a legitimate...
View ArticleTwo New Chairlifts Approved @ Utah’s Powder Mountain
Eden, Utah — After approval from Cache County, Powder Mountain will build four new chairlifts this summer. Utah Public Radio reports that the Cache County Council voted 4–3 to approve two new lifts at...
View ArticleEastern Mountain Sports Files For Bankruptcy
Meriden, Connecticut- One of New England’s most popular outdoor retail brands has filed for bankruptcy. Retail Dive reported last week that Mountain Sports LLC, which owns Bob’s Stores and Eastern...
View ArticleMt. Washington Sees Late June Rime Ice
Presidential Range, New Hampshire – If you don’t like the weather on Mt. Washington, wait a minute. The tallest peak in New Hampshire features a variety of weather conditions, including heavy rain,...
View ArticleManager Of Real Madrid Visits Montana
Montana — After another successful season for Los Blancos, Carlo Ancelotti is spending some time in The Treasure State. Over the past few days, Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti has shared some photos...
View ArticleVIDEO: The Story Of A Small New York Ski Area
West Chazy, New York — One of the most interesting facts about the U.S. ski industry is that New York has the most operational ski areas out of any state, with 49 of them currently alive. This means...
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