Chugach Avalanche Kills Beloved Alaska Ski Guide
Local legend Michael Hamilton of Valdez Heli-Ski Guides died in a slide in the Chugach Mountains on April 25.
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Skier Sets Fastest Known Time on Mount Hood in Just His Underpants
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There Were Just Six Avalanches in One Week in Colorado’s Ski Country
Each of the slides was human-triggered and no one was killed or severely injured in any of the incidents.
Here’s How Permanent Daylight Saving Might Impact Your Ski Day
More daylight on winter afternoons means less morning light—not just for skiers, but for the resort workers who prepare the slopes.
The Demise of the Paper Trail Map
Long a mainstay of the lift line maze, paper trail maps have fallen victim to a combination of cost-cutting and environmental sustainability.
Weeks After Winning an Olympic Silver Medal, This Ukrainian Skier is Living Through War
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Breezy Johnson On The Future Of The U.S. Ski Team: “Trust the Process”
Downhiller Breezy Johnson bites back against recent articles calling for an overhaul of the U.S. Ski and Snowboard program.
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Two National Guard Helicopters Crash Near Utah’s Snowbird Ski Resort
Skiers out for a powder day watched in horror as two Black Hawk helicopters crashed near the Mineral Basin Express lift
As Share Prices Tumble, Wall Street Says Vail Needs to Clean Up Operations
Share price went from $372 in November to $276 in February, following national criticism over its management and sales strategies.