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Made in Tahoe Festival and Final Days of Skiing Set for Memorial Day Weekend at Palisades Tahoe, CA

Local businesses, artisans, and entertainers come to celebrate all things local, May 24-25 Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and at Palisades Tahoe, California, that means it’s time for the beloved Made in Tahoe Spring Festival. Taking place May 24–25, this vibrant celebration fills The Village with more than 95 local artisans, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and performers, all […]
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[VIDEO] GoPro Announces Overall “Line of the Winter” Winners for 2024-25

GoPro has announced the Overall “Line of the Winter” winners for the 2024–25 season, awarding $10,000 each to four standout athletes in skiing and snowboarding. These season-long awards follow monthly contests, with the winners of April’s contest announced just a few days ago. Related: GoPro Files Complaint Against Insta360 Alleging Several Patent Violations Men’s Ski: Craig Murray The 27‑year‑old New Zealander, […]
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Big Bear’s Snow Summit Bike Park Opens June 6: SoCal’s Premier Lift-Accessed Riding Returns for 2025

Mountain biking season is right around the corner in Southern California, with Snow Summit Bike Park officially opening for the summer on June 6. Located in the scenic San Bernardino Mountains, the park offers one of the region’s most popular lift-served downhill and cross-country biking experiences — a summer favorite for riders of all levels. A Diverse Trail Network for […]
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Local Billionaire Wants to Buy Park City Mountain Resort, UT, From Vail Resorts and Build Gondola to Alta

Matthew Prince, a billionaire tech entrepreneur and CEO of Cloudflare, has purchased the Town Lift Plaza at the base of Park City Mountain in Utah and claims he has even discussed purchasing Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) from Vail Resorts, according to KPCW. The deal, finalized May 16, transfers ownership of the prominent Main Street property from the Sweeney family, […]
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Norwegian Summer-Only Ski Resort Folgefonna Delays Opening to June

The iconic Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort in Norway will not reopen before June 10, the resort’s new operators announced Thursday, citing delays in the permitting process required to restart lift operations. The update, shared via social media on May 15, comes as the resort works to relaunch under new ownership after declaring bankruptcy in fall 2024. “We are doing everything […]
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20-Year-Old Speedrider Dies After 1,000-Meter Fall on North Face of Aiguille du Midi, France

A 20-year-old speedrider died Tuesday, May 13, after falling nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) while descending the north face of the Aiguille du Midi, one of the most iconic peaks in the Mont Blanc Massif in France. The accident occurred late Tuesday morning despite calm weather and fresh snow conditions that had attracted several local thrill-seekers to the high alpine […]
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