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• Two Skiers Killed In Utah Avalanche

  10-05-2024 23:21 via powder.com
  
  On May 9th, 2024, the Utah Avalanche center posted an update regarding accident on Lone Peak, writing, "we are saddened to report two people died in today’s avalanche near Lone Peak. A third party member was transported off the mountain and taken to a local hospital for assessment." See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Utah Avalanche Center (@utavy)
  "Recovery efforts have been suspended for the day and will resume in the morning.""The Utah Avalanche Center will conti
  
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• Beartooth Basin, America's Summer Ski Area, Won't Open in 2024

  10-05-2024 23:18 via powder.com
  
  There are a handful of places to make summer lift-served turns in the United States, but only one them considers themselves a 'summer-only' ski area.Beartooth Basin, Wyoming offers skiing at high elevation from May-July along the Beartooth Highway just over the border from Montana. Unfortunately, the ski area announced today, May 10th, 2024 that they will not open this season. See below.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Beartooth Basin Ski Area (@beartoothbasin)
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• Mountain Capital Partners To Purchase La Parva, Chile

  10-05-2024 20:07 via powder.com
  
  Mountain Capital Partners (MCP)—owners of several ski resorts primarily in the southwestern U.S.—has entered an agreement to purchase Chile's La Parva Ski Resort, located in the famed Tres Valles region.La Parva boasts 14 lifts, 40 named trails, and over 3,000 feet of vertical. It is less than an hour's drive from Santiago, the largest city in Chile.La Parva's slopes border Valle Nevado, a neighboring ski resort.La Parva Ski ResortLast year, MCP became a majority owner in Valle Nevad
  
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• Breckenridge Shocks Colorado Skiers With 'Early' Closing Day Announcement

  10-05-2024 19:10 via powder.com
  
  Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado has made an effort in recent years to include itself on the list of ski resorts with the longest seasons in North America, but Winter '23/'24 is ending slightly earlier than some folks were hoping for.The resort recently announced that this upcoming Sunday, May 12th, 2024 will be the final day of the season. See below for details.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Breckenridge Ski Resort (@breckenridgemtn)
  Closing on May 12th might not seem early i
  
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• Moms Ski Free on Mother's Day at Canadian Resort

  10-05-2024 16:07 via powder.com
  
  At Banff Sunshine Village in Canada, moms ski and ride for free on Mother’s Day.To thank all the incredible moms out there, Sunshine is "offering free skiing to all moms (including moms to be!)." The resort urges moms to get tickets at the ticket window, available May 12th, 2024 only. See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Banff Sunshine Village (@sunshinevillage)
  We checked in with Director of Brand and Communications Kendra Scurfield, who shared why this Mo
  
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• Section of Tuckerman Ravine, NH Closed For Season

  10-05-2024 16:02 via powder.com
  
  The Mt. Washington Avalanche Center (MWAC) in New Hampshire reported that a section of the Tuckerman Ravine Trail through The Lip Area is now closed to all use. This section extends from Lunch Rocks to the top of the Headwall where it meets the Alpine Garden Trail. See below. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Mt Washington Avalanche Center (@mwacenter)
  The post explained that only this section of the trail is closed, and that this annual closure is due to the magnitude of the
  
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