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It might be an Ikon and Epic world, but that doesn’t mean other multi-pass options don't exist. Enter the Gems Pass, a family-oriented pass product series purveyed by Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA). Similar to the Mountain Collective Pass or Indy Pass, the Gems Pass offers two days of skiing at ...

The Affordable Colorado Ski Pass That Tends to Fly Under The Radar

Ski resort mega-passes are officially part of the skiing experience—and they’re probably not going anywhere.  Hate em' or love em', they provide previously unseen, colossal access to tens, if not hundreds of ski resorts. These days, they shouldn't be ignored if you're a skier. From the humble ...

Winter '24/'25 Ski Mega-Pass Buyer's Guide

All Images: Gabe Rovick | Featured Skier: Agostina Vietti | Location: Vail Mountain, CO. In the immortal words of Bruce Buffer, “It’s TIME“… to get fired up for ski season! We still have several months until winter really takes off, but that’s no reason not to start dreaming about what is to come. It’s almost September, which means it’s just about fall. That means the FREESKIER Buyer’s Guide is right around the corner, and that also means we’re getting close to almost being able to go skiing.

Vail Resorts Announces Winter 2024-25 Opening Dates for Major Resorts

A worker at a remote radar station on Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Canada, was fatally attacked last week by two polar bears. The victim, an employee of Nasittuq Corporation, was stationed at the North Warning System site when the attack took place on Thursday. Nasittuq Corporation, which manages the radar facilities in northern Canada, confirmed the death in a news release on Friday.

Arctic Worker Mauled to Death by 2 Polar Bears

Las Vegas, NV

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

It was a nice, warm day at Lake Tahoe, so we took a short evening hike along the east shore trail on the Nevada side. The lake was unusually rough, and we saw no boats or SUPs. We went to our favorite swimming place near Sand Harbor and, after a...

First-Hand Report of a Rescue on Lake Tahoe, NV, and a Reminder of Basic Rescue Hand Signals

Red Lodge, MT

A black bear was captured and euthanized after attacking a 3-year-old girl at a private campground near Red Lodge, Montana, on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the bear entered a tent and injured the child, according to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP). The girl was immediately transported to a medical facility in Billings, though her condition remains undisclosed as of the latest reports.

Black Bear Euthanized Following Attack on 3-Year-Old Girl at Campground Near Red Lodge, MT

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Summit County, CO

"I didn't necessarily step away so much as drive away on my way to a hospital," said Hank Stowers. It was the end of 2014, and Stowers, a Summit County, Colorado, transplant with dreams of becoming a professional skier, had shattered their arm while street skiing. Before the injury, those dreams ...

Skier Hank Stowers Is Charting Their Own Course

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

The recent heat wave across Europe has had an unprecedented effect on the temperatures at the summit of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest peak, where temperatures soared above freezing for 33 consecutive hours on August 10-11. According to the Agenzia Regionale Protezione Ambiente Valle d’Aosta (ARPA), the regional environmental agency, the automatic weather station at Colle Major at an altitude of 15,584 feet, recorded air temperatures above 0°C (32°F) from midnight on August 10 until 9 a.m. on August 11. The temperature data is an hourly average, measured by two different thermo-hygrometers installed within shading screens, which is in line with international standards.

Mont Blanc’s Peak Temperature Soars Above Freezing for 33 Hours for First Time Ever

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A Pakistani climber known for taking part in high-altitude rescue missions died during a descent from one of the country's tallest mountains, officials said Monday.Murad Sadpara, 35, died of a wound sustained when a rock hit him on the 8,047-meter (26,400-foot) high Broad Peak in the Karakoram Range, said Karrar Haidri, the secretary of the Pakistan Alpine Club.Haidri said Sadpara began the expedition with a Portuguese climber to scale the mountain last week, but the pair had to turn back when Sadpara's partner fell ill amid harsh weather. He said the team was returning to base camp when the rock...

Climber known for daring rescues dies on Pakistan mountain

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

Buena Vista: Tim Burt will perform at the Concert in the Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in McPhelemy Park. Salida: Mo’Champipple and the Meso Horns will be playing a free show as part of the Summer Concert Series in Riverside Park from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Evening Events in the Area: Concerts, Picnics, and Upcoming Ski Resort Openings

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Here’s What’s New at Vail Resorts’ Northeast Ski Areas for Winter 24/25

Vail Resorts’ eight ski resorts in the Northeast are gearing up for winter with capital investments, exciting new tech, and a robust lineup of new and...

Here’s What’s New at Vail Resorts’ Northeast Ski Areas for Winter 24/25

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