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Columbus, OH

Pennsylvania State

Powder

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

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

Waitsfield, VT

Ski bums working for their season passes are the core of ski culture. These are the people whose lives are tethered to the winter months, sustaining themselves on odd jobs and seasonal gigs in between closing and opening day, then cashing in on every powder event possible once that first lift is fired up. Holding a year-round, nine-to-five isn’t an option because that means the most they can squeeze out of a bountiful winter is the occassional weekend warrior mission. But score a job as a lifty, maybe join the ski patrol, or any other resort job, and you can pay your way through winter with a season pass secured.

A Vermont Ski Resort Gives Season Passes to Locals Who Cut the Grass

Colorado State

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. 14, 2024 — The best time to plan for winter is now, and your checklist to prepare for the ski and ride season is here. Skiers and riders who start planning now will lock in the best deals and experiences when visiting iconic mountain resorts like Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Denver, CO

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

Advnture

The man died instantly when a tree uprooted by the storm dislodged the huge piece of rock and sent it crashing into him

Six ton boulder kills tourist in German Alps during storm

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

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

Alaska State

Denali National Park in Alaska offers a breathtaking experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Home to North America's tallest peak, Mount Denali, this park spans over six million acres of wild terrain. Visitors can witness a diverse range of wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, and caribou. The park's vast landscapes feature tundra, spruce forests, and glaciers, making it a paradise for hikers and photographers. Whether you're exploring the park's scenic trails or taking a bus tour along the Denali Park Road, every moment spent here promises awe-inspiring views and unforgettable memories. Ready to discover the wonders of Denali?

Denali National Park – Alaska’s Wilderness And Wildlife

South Carolina State

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 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

Closing date announced for longest U.S. ski season.

Timberline Lodge Announces Closing Day for Longest Ski Season in U.S.

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

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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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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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