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Today’s Deepest Resorts—North America’s Top 5 Snowfalls on March 28

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Spring is here, which means winter is over—already. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to stop snowing. All these resorts are celebrating powder days this morning. Related: 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America This Weekend When writing, these resorts across North America had the most snow in the last 24 hours. Others with bigger totals may still need to update their websites. […]
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Colorado’s Oldest Chairlift is Retiring Today After 71-Years of Service

After decades of service and countless laps, Colorado’s oldest operating-ski lift is about to take its final ride. Sunlight Mountain Resort is preparing to say goodbye to Segundo, a two-seater lift with a legacy that dates back to 1954, on Friday, March 28. Originally installed in Aspen before relocating to Sunlight in 1973, Segundo has quietly carried skiers and snowboarders […]
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[FOR SALE] Canada’s Snowiest Resort, Powder King, BC, Has Price Slashed by $1.64 Million

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Powder King Mountain Resort, British Columbia, is still for sale. Its asking price has been slashed by C$2.35 million (US$1.64 million) to C$5.9 million (US$4.12 million). This significant reduction comes after resolving a complex ownership dispute stemming from the untimely death of former co-owner James Christopher Salisbury in April 2022. Related: [FOR SALE] Powder King Mountain Resort, BC, Reduced by […]
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[VIDEO] 18-Wheeler Narrowly Escapes Death on Wolf Creek, CO, Mountain Pass Runaway Ramp

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You know those long, steep, runway-strip-looking pieces of road that you always drive past on mountain highways with signs before them that read, “runaway ramp?” You rarely see them used and often wonder if they are necessary for the state highway system. Related: VIDEO: Camera Catches 18-Wheeler Narrowly Escaping Death on Runaway Ramp Well, this runaway ramp on Wolf Creek […]
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Lake Tahoe Resorts Announce Closing Dates for 2024–25 Ski Season

Another strong snow season is winding down across Lake Tahoe, and resorts are locking in their projected closing dates. While some ski areas will push well into late April—or even Memorial Day—others are wrapping things up early for weather or construction-related reasons. Related: Which Ski Resort in Pennsylvania Will Be the Last One Standing This Season? Regardless of snowfall, Tahoe […]
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[VIDEO] New Arc’teryx Film Follows Skier with Down Syndrome Breaking Barriers in the Mountains

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A new short film from Arc’teryx tells the powerful story of Tim Sackbauer, a skier raised in Vail, Colorado, who has never let Down syndrome define what’s possible. Titled Tim, the 16-minute documentary blends intimate storytelling with stunning cinematography to highlight how skiing can be a vehicle for confidence, freedom, and personal expression. Directed by Jordan Findlay, the film centers […]
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