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PFAS chemicals are in some ski waxes, which then get into the environment, groundwater and even our bodies, possibly causing health issues. Now, a partnership between a Colorado wax company and college students has resulted in a take-back program.
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Bogus Basin announced it will re-open for one more day of winter recreation this Saturday, April 16 with 20" of new snow on the ground so far and more expected.
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The organization organizes and supports African American skiers and hosts an annual summit at a rotating list of ski resorts.
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Sun Valley Resort hosted the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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Sun Valley teen Jesse Keefe will be representing Team USA in para-alpine skiing.
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Blizzard Mountain is a community ski hill about 20 miles west of Arco. There’s one wide, groomed run. It’s on leased private land and it’s completely run by volunteers and the local Lions Club.
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Products like non-stick pans and waterproof jackets have something in common – they’re often made with chemicals known as PFAS. But the man-made chemicals don’t break down in the environment – or our bodies. And they’re suspected of causing cancer and other health problems. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Madelyn Beck reports on efforts to ban PFAS in a popular winter product – ski wax.
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If you’re watching the Olympics, you’ve likely seen big brown mountains covered in veins of artificial snow trails. That more compact manufactured snow has pros and cons: racers like it’s consistency and how fast they go. But if you crash, you might get hurt worse. It will likely continue to be used, as researchers look for a way to scale up making fluffier, more natural snow for the future.
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Like much of America, Betsy Youngman’s love for cross country skiing began in the 1970s. The huge difference is that Youngman took it to a global level, competing in the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics.
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With COVID-19 infection rates soaring, more people are avoiding crowded ski areas and heading to the backcountry for winter sports and recreation. Based…