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The 6 Ski Resorts With the Best Lift Access for Backcountry Skiing
Related: 7 of the Most Scenic Ski Resorts in North America The Summit at Snoqualmie's advanced mountain, Alpental, is perhaps known even more for its backcountry access than its inbounds terrain.
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In Northern B.C., backcountry skiing still feels like an escape
At first glance, Shames Mountain ski resort is not much to look at. With just one chairlift, one tow bar and some tiny resort buildings, the in-bounds area looks about as inspiring as a small ski ...
Los Angeles Times1mon
Backcountry skiing is growing in popularity, but experts warn it’s more dangerous than you think
When 19th-century California naturalist John Muir famously said, “The mountains ... of the backcountry is the absence of everything resorts represent. But backcountry skiing isn’t for the ...
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1,200 Acres of Powder for Around $100: Skiing a Vermont Gem
She tapped her political connections and raised $2 million in investments to fund improvements, build mountain biking trails and a wedding venue. With Adam, she strove to make backcountry skiing a ...
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2 backcountry skiers are killed in an Oregon avalanche
An avalanche in Oregon’s Cascade Mountains has killed two backcountry skiers ... The couple had been skiing when an avalanche happened Monday at 6,700 feet on a south-facing slope, the Central ...
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Almost 90% of skiers reported lost in Hokkaido went off-piste
SAPPORO—This ski season in ... gotten lost in the backcountry after venturing beyond resort boundaries. On Feb. 5, a rescue request was made from the snow-covered mountains in the Jozankei ...
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Avalanche conditions expected to remain dangerous in New Hampshire's backcountry
MUCH LIKE THE WILD WEST OUT THERE, THIS IS NOT A FAMILY SKI RESORT. YOU HAVE TO BE MORE CAREFUL AND MORE PRUDENT, AND THE WEATHER IS WILDER. THE WHITE MOUNTAINS BACKCOUNTRY IS ONE OF THE MOST ...
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Tahoe father of 2 found dead in backcountry ski spot where avalanches hit
The car was parked near Powderhouse and Waterhouse peaks, a popular zone for backcountry skiing and riding ... lifted Dross’ body from the mountain. Powderhouse Peak, as well as the nearby ...
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Bellingham man who died in Mount Baker backcountry was expert skier, local business owner
John Wells, 43, died while backcountry skiing near Mount Baker. This photo of Wells was taken Feb. 1, 2013 at Whistler Blackcomb. Rylan Schoen Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald A Bellingham man ...
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Rocky Mountain National Park: Ultimate Hiking and Wildlife Guide
Trails range from easy walks to challenging backcountry ... Rocky Mountain National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife. Elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep are commonly seen, particularly ...
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CDOT: Expect heavy ski traffic backups on I-70 this weekend
Robby and Madeline Ludwig from Lakewood went backcountry skiing Friday afternoon out of ... didn’t want to drive the whole way up to the mountains and we were fortunate enough to have enough ...
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Married Couple Found Dead by Friends After Being Buried in Avalanche While Backcountry Skiing
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office A husband and wife died after getting buried in an avalanche while backcountry skiing in Oregon ... Watershed and Broken Top Mountain — an area known ...