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56+ min ago (334+ words) MISSOULA " While we've seen a lot of rain this week, recent snow helped mountain crews get Snowbowl ready for its 71st season. North of Missoula, skiers and snowboarders lined up early to get first chair of the year. "I think I got up at like 6:45," snowboarder Ryan Landolfi said. "It's so exciting to be here. I think it's always like the first day of anything is fun," Snowbowl spokeswoman Maddy Morris shared. Check out opening day at Snowbowl: Grizzly Lift and Snow Park chair are running from Dec. 12 through Dec. 14. The lifts start spinning at 10 a.m. each day. "Every year, we have our engineers come out to inspect all the lifts. Forest Service comes out, does their inspections, so everything's ready. We just need that snow," Morris detailed. Runs saw some work in the off-season, with crews putting in more than 600 hours....

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (870+ words) Quick hits from the menswear world. As the ski season and competitions start, K-Way has secured Australian snowboarder Scotty James as its latest brand ambassador. This marks K-Way's first tie-up with a snowboarder, having endorsed in the past the French ski team supplying professional gear for the Winter Olympics in Albertville, France, in 1992. The sportsman, who scooped the silver medal at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing and bronze medal in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2018, will be outfitted by K-Way in Aspen next January for the Winter X Games, the series of action sports events launched by ESPN Inc. In his newly minted role, James joins other K-Way ambassadors such as Italian swimmer Gregorio Paltrinieri and surfer Leonardo Fioravanti as well as French freediver Arnaud Jerald. Marking his ambassadorship, James has codesigned a limited-edition capsule collection with K-Way. Part of the…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (524+ words) Wanted by the FBI on drug and counselling murder charges, Deepak Paradkar must wait until Dec. 23 for a decision on his bail application Lawyer Deepak Paradkar will have to wait until two days before Christmas to learn whether he'll remain in a Toronto prison awaiting an extradition hearing to the United States where he faces alarming charges of cocaine trafficking and conspiracy to commit murder as part of Ryan Wedding's international drug enterprise. Following a three-day bail hearing, Superior Court Justice Peter Bawden told Paradkar, 62, that he'll deliver his decision on Dec. 23. In the meantime, the once-high flying criminal defender with the Instagram handle of cocaine_lawyer was handcuffed and returned to Toronto East Detention Centre where he's complained of harsh conditions. Federal Crown attorney Heather Graham told the court the evidence against Paradkar is "very strong." In the October 2024 texts on…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (130+ words) DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Purgatory Resort announced it will open two additional lifts this weekend, according to a press release. The resort plans to open Hermosa Park Express Lift (Chair 3) and Graduate Lift (Chair 7); the latter offers two beginner trails. Additionally, Saturday will mark the start of the resort's snowcat tours, which run The post Purgatory Resort to open two more lifts this weekend appeared first on KRDO. DURANGO, Colo. (KRDO) -- Purgatory Resort announced it will open two additional lifts this weekend, according to a press release. The resort plans to open Hermosa Park Express Lift (Chair 3) and Graduate Lift (Chair 7); the latter offers two beginner trails. Additionally, Saturday will mark the start of the resort's snowcat tours, which run three times a day until Jan. 11....

8+ hour, 36+ min ago (156+ words) Where to go this winter What's new " and why 2026 is special Beyond new lifts and guest amenities, the state has big reasons to celebrate. Colorado will mark its 150th anniversary in 2026, coinciding with national ceremonies for the nation's 250th. Expect special events, anniversary programming and unique ways for visitors to take part in the festivities across towns and resorts next winter. Tips for booking and off-slope fun If you're ready to book, act sooner rather than later. Early-season packages, midweek deals and bundled lift-and-stay offers are out now and can save money during peak periods. For a slower-paced day after skiing, don't skip Colorado's famed hot springs - the perfect way to soak sore muscles and enjoy mountain views. Learn more and plan your trip at www.Colorado.com and follow @theoutsideinsider for updates and local recommendations. Safe travels and see you on…...

10+ hour, 3+ min ago (389+ words) The holiday season is underway, but Oregon's ski areas are still waiting for snow. While the Pacific Northwest has had plenty of moisture, freezing levels haven't stayed low enough to accumulate snow. The Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort postponed its initial opening day last month, according to spokesperson Presley Quon. "Right now it's dry," she said. "We don't have much of a base." But she takes hope from digging through the resort's weather archives. "During 2008, when we didn't open until December 14, we actually received 538 inches of snow that season, which is well above our 410-inch average," Quon said. "A slow start to the season doesn't necessarily mean a low snow year. And that's what we're banking on." A new opening date has not been scheduled. The resort will open as soon as it gets at least 2 feet of snow. Meanwhile, staff…...

12+ hour, 37+ min ago (320+ words) TANNERSVILLE, Pa. " Camelback Resort in the Poconos is off to a busy start this winter, as the first ski resort to open for the season in Pennsylvania. " "Cold temperatures, snow have hit the region early and we're taking full advantage of it. "18 trails, four lifts right now, the skiing and snow tubing is amazing," Camelback Resort General Manager Jason Bays said. Camelback's snow tubing park opened Thursday, and thousands of people are expected to snow tube this weekend. " New this year, an enhanced lighting and sound system. Currently, there are 22 lanes open. "You just show up, you grab a tube, we have a magic carpet that takes you to the top of the mountain here, and then you can slide down and have the time of your life," Bays said. Camelback Resort offers learn to ski programs for both children…...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago (235+ words) ZHANGJIAKOU, China - Reigning Olympic champion Ayumu Hirano punched his ticket to February's Milan-Cortina Winter Games on Friday as he led a Japanese sweep of the men's halfpipe podium at the snowboard World Cup in China. The Beijing 2022 gold medalist took an early lead at the Secret Garden resort with a first-run score of 93.50 that remained unbeaten by any other rider. Yuto Totsuka was runner-up with 90.25 and became the all-time leader with 22 podium finishes in park and pipe World Cup competition. Three-time reigning overall World Cup champion Ruka Hirano took bronze with 89.00 and secured his second straight Olympic berth. Japan is eligible to send its top four men in the event, the maximum for any country, and both he and Ayumu Hirano are assured of finishing among them. "Firstly, I'm glad to have won," said Ayumu Hirano, 27. "The real challenge begins…...

17+ hour, 16+ min ago (714+ words) Yet any inkling that everything Australia's best snowboarder touches turns to gold is dismissed mere seconds into his new autobiographical documentary "Scotty James: Pipe Dream." There's "an elephant in the room," James says " a still-missing Olympic gold medal " and if he doesn't get it this winter at the games in Italy, well, life will still be fine but "is it ever going to happen? And I feel that pressure every day." "Pipe Dream," which comes out Dec. 19 on Netflix, uses decades' worth of home and handheld footage to take us on the heartfelt road James traveled to become one of the best in his sport. It's also a fitting preview for the upcoming Olympics, bringing the once-every-four-years fans up to date with where this sport has been, where it's going and where, exactly, the 31-year-old James " a seven-time Winter X…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago (972+ words) Skiing is more expensive than ever, but this nifty hack can help save you money while also offering access to some of the best resorts in the world. Rushing down a snow-covered slope is one of the most thrilling winter experiences. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, it can get expensive, especially if you want to make your excursions to the mountain frequent throughout the season. The Show Chasers recently shared that the cost of a destination ski or snowboarding trip in 2026 is estimated to be around $1,500 and $3,000 for a five-day trip, with very pricey choices pushing the total bill to over $4,000. This is before any extras, making it easy to see how a trip can put a massive dent in your wallet. On the other hand, a road trip to your nearest mountain, provided you already own a lot of…...