Killington, VT – More than 30 blind and visually impaired athletes from across the country will learn to ski or learn to race with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports this weekend at the 10th anniversary of the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) Winter Ski Festival at Pico Mountain in Vermont. For 10 years, USABA … Continue reading Visually Impaired Skiers Descend Upon Pico Mountain
Hunter, NY – New York State Police at Catskill and the Hunter Police Department are investigating the death of Edwin Wood, 58 of Warwick, N.Y. at Hunter Mountain Ski Center on Wednesday morning. Wood, who police say was an expert skier, was skiing on the Annapurna trail, a double black diamond (expert) trail on Hunter’s West side. Wood … Continue reading Skiing Accident Takes Life at Hunter Mountain
Yakima, WA – An avalanche swept across U.S. Highway 12 in Washington State on Wednesday, prompting officials at White Pass to close the ski area for the day.
Rangeley, ME – Maine’s beleaguered Saddleback Ski Area was dealt its latest blow overnight, as fire destroyed several condominium buildings at the resort. In total, 16 fire departments responded to the blaze at the Rock Pond Condominiums, which was first reported just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, firefighters found the hydrant system frozen. … Continue reading Fire Destroys Condos at Saddleback
Golden (BC), Canada – A skier from Quebec is lucky to be alive after spending six nights alone in the British Columbia backcountry. The 35-year-old man, who has not been identified, ducked a rope at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Jan. 29 in search of untracked powder, but unwittingly descended into the Canyon Creek drainage … Continue reading Sidecountry Skier Spends 6 Unplanned Nights in B.C. Backcountry
North Vancouver (BC), Canada – This weekend, Grouse Mountain is once again opening its doors to 24 consecutive hours of winter fun outside of Vancouver. Pull an all-nighter on the slopes from sundown to sunrise Feb. 11-12 during Grouse’s annual 24 Hours of Winter celebration. Dance the night away under starry skies as DJs spin tracks late into … Continue reading Canadian Resort Stays Open for 24 Hours of Skiing
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