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fromUnofficial Networks
2 days ago

Rope-Ducking Snowboarder Tackled By Ski Patrol

Closed ski terrain is restricted because of hazards like lack of coverage, dangerous conditions, avalanche risk, or active avalanche control; bypassing closures endangers everyone.
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fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Snowcat Causes Enormous Avalanche Next to Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY - SnowBrains

A massive snowcat-triggered avalanche on Rendezvous Mountain slid on deep, faceted weak layers, showing explosives may fail to release such persistent early-season instabilities.
Snowboarding
fromUnofficial Networks
2 months ago

North America's 10 Most Dangerous Ski Runs

Certain named resort runs feature steep, technical chutes and couloirs with exposure and limited rescue options, making them among the most dangerous piste runs.
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