Search for Missing Hiker with Dementia in San Mateo County, CA, Enters 4th Day

The search for 79-year-old Margaret "Elaine" McKinley, who went missing during a hike in Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, continued into its fourth day on Sunday, with no confirmed sightings…

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Skier Rescued After Sliding 800 Feet on Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

A skier was rescued Friday after sliding approximately 800 feet down the south face of Mount Superior in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon. The man, visiting from out of town with…

Martin Kuprianowicz

Palisades Tahoe, CA, Remains the Last Ski Resort Open in Tahoe for Spring Skiing

And then there was one. Palisades Tahoe, California, remains the final ski resort open in the Tahoe region, operating daily in spring through May 26. With Alpine now closed for…

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Ski Portillo, Chile, Announces June 21 Opening for 2025 Season

Ski Portillo will open its 2025 season on June 21, welcoming skiers and snowboarders to the Andes through September 27. The resort, located about two hours northeast of Santiago, is…

Martin Kuprianowicz

The 9 Most Frequent Dangers in the Mountains, and How to Avoid Them

As enchanting as the mountains maybe, they are far from forgiving. ย Some dangers are external, like avalanches, wildlife, and massive storms, and some are internal, ones you cannot see coming,…

Spencer Miller

Police Calls for Witnesses After Collision Leaves 2 Skiers Seriously Injured in Zermatt, Switzerland

A serious skiing accident occurred shortly after midday on Wednesday on Zermattโ€™s black-rated slope 85a, located on the Plateau Rosa, resulting in severe injuries to two skiers. The incident took…

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Unveiling the 6 Spectacular Summer-Only Ski Resorts Around the Globe

As spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere and resorts are pivoting to mountain biking, hiking, or other summer activities, a small number of ski resorts and areas around the globe…

Julia Schneemann

SnowBrains Forecast: 15 Inches of Snow For Colorado This Week

Snow returns to Coloradoโ€™s high peaks beginning Sunday night, peaking on Tuesday with double-digit totals likely at Loveland, Monarch, and several Front Range and Southern resorts, before tapering to scattered…

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