Colorado State

Powder

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

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

Ski and ride world-class Colorado resorts for as low as $73-$95 per day with Epic Day Pass. VAIL, Colo., Aug. 14, 2024 – Deep in the dog days of summer, there’s no better time to start planning for deep winter powder than now! Colorado skiers and riders who start planning now will lock in the best deals and experiences when visiting iconic Colorado resorts: Vail Mountain, Breckenridge Ski Resort, Beaver Creek Resort, Keystone Resort, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort.

Vail Resorts Announces its Colorado Ski Areas’ 2024/25 Winter Opening Dates

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

By: Grayson Zulauf Hoot and I grew up in a Colorado town so small that you can see all the way down Main Street. Anyone you needed could be found in the Lift 9 line. At the noon bell, our high school classes gave way to ski P.E. We’d throw our books into our lockers, put on our boots, grab our ...

Cold Smoke- A True Story About Love, Loss, and Skiing.

Hey there, future mover! Before you get too excited about relocating to Colorado, let me stop you right there. Here are 12 completely valid (and not at all exaggerated) reasons why you should think twice about making the Centennial State your new home. Mountain Overload. If you’re not a fan...

12 Reasons Why You Should Never Ever Consider Moving to Colorado

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

Pennsylvania State

Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania's largest ski resort by vertical drop, recently announced millions of dollars in snowmaking and grooming upgrades. Notably, Blue has added 132 stick guns and six fan guns to increase their snowmaking capabilities by 17.5%. The new equipment will keep Blue's trails ...

Pennsylvania's Largest Ski Resort Announces Millions in Snowmaking Upgrades

Ohio State

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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

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

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

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

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

Alabama State

America has tons of ski areas, but we usually cover the same ones. We pick out some states with ski areas to show some love to the small but mighty ski areas in the U.S.

10 Unusual States with Ski Resorts

David Heitz

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

Advnture

They may look fluffy and cute but “patou” dogs – as Pyrenean mountain dogs are known in the Alps – are causing hikers real problems in France

Hiker in French Alps  attacked by a pack of Pyrenean mountain dogs

Partway through her June ascent of Mont Blanc, Anna DeMonte slipped. She was attempting to set a fastest known time (FKT) with skis via the grueling Grand Mulets route, which winds from a church in Chamonix to the summit, covering about 20 miles and over 12,000 feet of elevation gain. Completing ...

Meet the Skier Who Set a New Record on Mont Blanc

Join us in welcoming four new avalanche dog trainees to Beaver Creek Resort, Colorado. While these puppies are still in training, we figured it’s time to share some fun facts about them below. Over the next two years, these pups will train to validate with Colorado Rapid Avalanche Deployment....

Introducing the New ‘Ski Paw Patrol’ at Beaver Creek Resort, CO

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Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Opening Dates for Tahoe Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb, Colorado Resorts, Park City, and Stevens Pass

Skiers and riders also invited to leave their gear at home this season and try My Epic Gear membership: Premium gear available slopeside. BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug....

Vail Resorts Announces 24/25 Winter Opening Dates for Tahoe Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb, Colorado Resorts, Park City, and Stevens Pass

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