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• Penalty Increased to $1,000 for Violating Fire Restrictions in Colorado Ski Country

  22-07-2026 20:03 via powder.com
  In a Colorado county known for its ski resorts, penalties for violating fire restrictions are going up.The Sheriff’s Office for Summit County—home to Centennial State classics like Keystone and Arapahoe Basin—announced on Tuesday that if you run afoul of the restrictions, you’ll pay far more than you did in the past.In a press release, local officials noted that the increased penalty, from $150 for a first offense to $1,000 per occurrence, was “meant to underscore t
  
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• Independent New Hampshire Ski Area Expands With Purchase of Inn and Pub

  22-07-2026 19:40 via powder.com
  The epic unfolding at Black Mountain, New Hampshire, continues with another twist reported by resort General Manager and Indy Pass CEO, Erik Mogensen.
  On July 17, 2026, Mogensen posted another lengthy update to the resort's Facebook page, announcing the addition of a pub and inn to the property.
  Black Mountain has officially purchased the entire 12-acre property adjacent to the ski area, including the historic Whitney's Inn and Shovel Handle Pub. The Inn has been in operation since 1842 and, alo
  
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• Washington Ski Area Making Progress On New Beginner Chairlift

  22-07-2026 19:00 via powder.com
  This summer, work is underway on a beginner chairlift set to serve skiers and snowboarders at Washington’s 49 Degrees North, a ski area located in the Northeast corner of the state.Once complete, the Doppelmayr quad will access slopes for newcomers like Treasure Hill and Gold Chute. Previously, a two-seater called Payday installed in 1972 stood in the area.“The Payday lift served our visitors well for many, many years, but this new Doppelmayr quad will take that experience to the nex
  
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• Montana Ski Area Reaches Resolution With Family After Fatal Lift Accident

  22-07-2026 15:54 via powder.com
  Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, and the family of a man who died in a chairlift accident in March 2025 have reached a “mutual resolution,” according to a joint statement shared by the ski resort and the family.The statement, which was issued by the law firm Heenan and Cook and reported by KTVQ, also said that there had been “significant public confusion” around the events leading up to the accident.According to the statement, early reports suggested that the man, Jeff Zinne,
  
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