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“Is the Community Ready for More Squaw Valley Development?”

"Recently, I sat down and listened to Wayne Poulsen, Jr. talk about…

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Gold Medalist Austrian Ski Jumper in Critical Condition After Horrific Crash | Graphic Video:

Thomas Morgenstern won Olympic team gold in 2006 and individual gold in…

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Silverton Mountain, CO Conditions Report: 18″ of Fresh on Friday

Silverton Mountain in Colorado got 18" of fresh snow on Friday, Jan.…

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6 to 15-Foot Deep Avalanche Near Crested Butte, CO Jan. 11th + 8 Other Avalanches Over Weekend:

The Crested Butte, Colorado area experienced at least 9 avalanches over the…

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How To Pick a Backcountry Ski Partner:

Picking your backcountry ski partner is key. A bad partner could cost…

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Brain Post: How Lightning Shapes Mountains

Lightning plays a big part in shaping mountains. Researchers studying Lesotho's Drakensberg…

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Inbounds Avalanche at Breckenridge, CO Strikes 3 Skiers

An inbounds avalanche struck 3 skiers at Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado…

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Friday Fun: World’s Tallest Water Slide = 17 Stories Tall, 65 MPH on a 4-Person Raft!

The name of this enormous water slide is Verrückt, which means crazy…

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