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33 Die at US Ski Areas

By NW Outdoor News Staff
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33 skiers and snowboarders have died at US ski areas so far this season, a significant decline after the 2007/2008  season when 50 people were killed.  The statistics were compiled by the California Ski and Snowboard Safety Organization, a non-profit lobbying organization based in San Fransisco that works to improve safety at ski areas. The… »

2 Dead in Alaska Avalanches

By NW Outdoor News Staff

One skier from France killed.  The other victim was on a… »

Woman Airlifted From Mt Shasta

By NW Outdoor News Staff

Because of a knee injury?… »

Hueco Tanks in the NY Times

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Helmets Mandatory at Vail

By NW Outdoor News Staff
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Vail Resorts is the first major ski corporation to require employees and children to wear helmets.  The new rule applies to all on-duty employees, children under 12 who are in ski lessons. Vail Resorts, based in Broomfield, Colorado, operates the Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone and Beaver Creek , and Heavenly at Lake Tahoe. On-slope employees will… »