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Snowboarding pioneer and former Soldier Mountain GM Paul Alden passes away at 89
15+ hour, 53+ min ago (426+ words) OREM, Utah (KIFI) " The snowboarding world is mourning the loss of Paul Alden, one of the behind-the-scenes architects of competitive snowboarding and former General Manager of Idaho's Soldier Mountain Ski Area. Alden passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, in Orem, Utah,…...
Choi Ga-on's incredible journey from fractured back to broken bones and Olympic gold
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1593+ words) By Gawon Bae, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) " Choi Ga-on walks in very quietly with a faint smile, seemingly camera-shy. But just a month ago, this teenage South Korean snowboarder stunned the world when she made an incredible comeback from…...
No snow, less sales, Idaho Falls outdoor shop feels the pinch of light winter
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (216+ words) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - This has been an unusual Idaho winter, and many local shops depend on snow to keep business going. Local News 8 reached out to the owners of Idaho Mountain Trading in Idaho Falls, who tell us they…...
Backcountry skier hospitalized after Teton Pass avalanche
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) Emergency crews responded to a life-threatening avalanche on Teton Pass Saturday afternoon after a Jackson Hole skier was fully buried on the popular "Bear Claw" trail. WILSON, Wyo. , (KIFI) " Emergency crews responded to a life-threatening avalanche on Teton Pass Saturday…...
Federal officials unveil more charges against the former Olympic snowboarder accused of running international drug ring
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (280+ words) By Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) " Federal officials unveiled additional charges on Wednesday against a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who has been wanted for allegedly running a drug trafficking ring. The new charges against Ryan James Wedding include…...