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Skier who died on Mount Washington was Vt. college student in ROTC
The backcountry skier who died on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington this weekend was a University of Vermont student, the school said Monday. The skier was identified Sunday as Madison Saltsburg, 20, and a representative for the University of Vermont confirmed she was a junior from Pennsylvania, noting the community was “deeply saddened to learn” she had died. Saltsburg was described…
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Backcountry skier dies in icy conditions on NH's Mt. Washington, 2 others hurt
A backcountry skier has died on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington in icy conditions, officials said Sunday. At least two people were rescued during a search that extended through a stormy night and into Sunday morning. The U.S. Forest Service identified the skier who died as Madison Saltsburg. She fell about 600 vertical feet (183 meters) on Saturday afternoon in very…
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Meet a member of the Bretton Woods race team
Hannah headed to Bretton Woods’s Omni Mount Washington Hotel to check out their snowy slopes. She hears from Caiyu DeMaggio, a member of the Bretton Woods Race Team, Steve Nichipor, their ski coach, and Miki Fera.
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Josie Johnson says ‘thinking about Taylor Swift' helped her land silver at Youth Olympics
Olympic ski jumper Josie Johnson soared to victory over the weekend in the women’s normal hill event at the 2024 Youth Winter Games in Gangwon, South Korea, taking home Team USA’s first ever medal, a silver, in the event.
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Getting the après ski fix at The Lodge at Publico
A warm, cozy winter moment doesn’t need to take you to the top of a mountain. Derek Zagami heads to The Lodge at Publico, which features a ski lodge-themed pop-up, to chat with Tina Lagadinos, the events coordinator at Publico. From eats to drinks to parties, Derek learns all about it.
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How skiing saved the DeLena family in unthinkable ways
Sudbury father and son author duo Robert C. DeLena and Ryan C. DeLena visit the studio to tell us all about the memoir they wrote together, “Without Restraint.” They discuss how skiing is important to their family.
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Weather forecast: Cold night
Thursday night: Clear, cold. Lows in the teens. Friday: Chilly sun, quiet air. Highs in the 30s. Saturday: Clouds and some sun, chance of an evening shower. Highs 40-45.
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Forecast: What the rain's done to New England's snow pack
Overnight Thursday night: Clear, cold. Lows in the teens. Friday: Chilly sun, quiet air. Highs in the 30s. Saturday: Clouds & some sun, chance of an evening shower. Highs 40-45.
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Where has all the snow gone? Warming climate points to more difficult winters
It’s late December, and the finish line of 2023 is in sight, but there hasn’t been much snow in view all season. Boston’s only recorded .2” of snow this winter, and trace amounts in Worcester. Worcester would normally have 9” of snow, and Boston should have nearly 5”. And with abnormally warm temperatures expected next week, there isn’t much to…
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American skier Breezy Johnson denies doping allegations amid investigation
The 27-year-old Johnson, who has been one of the top U.S. downhill skiers in recent years, could face a two-year ban if found guilty by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
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Historic New England ski resort ‘to cease operations' ahead of winter season
A historic New England ski resort is closing, at least for the upcoming season, citing several “challenges” that have been plaguing the industry in recent years. Opened 88 years ago, Black Mountain ski area in Jackson, New Hampshire, won’t host any skiing for the 2023-2024 season, its owners said in a Facebook post this week that mentioned operations at the…
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Alaska's Slush Cup Honors Best Plunges Into a Pool of Slush
The Slush Cup was held over the weekend at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska. It is a spring tradition as the ski season comes to an end, where skiers compete for the best plunge into a pool of slush.
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Renewed Focus on Skiing Safety After Two Deaths in New England
Two ski-related deaths in New England in recent days have put renewed attention on safety protocols. Skiers and snowboarders were out hitting the trails Monday saying they are saddened to hear of the loss of life. “I think it does sadly make people more aware,” said Kateri Demartino, a ski racer who was at Wachusett Mountain Monday. Dawson Brady was...
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Renewed Focus on Skier Safety After Deadly Accidents
Two skiers were killed in separate accidents on New England mountains over the last week.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Takes the Stand in Ski Collision Trial
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand during the fourth day of her ski collision trial Friday.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Insists Utah Ski Collision Wasn't Her Fault
Gwyneth Paltrow insisted Friday on the witness stand that a ski collision at an upscale Utah ski resort in 2016 wasn’t her fault, claiming the man suing her smashed into her from behind with his two skis.
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Skier Dies in Accident on Wachusett Mountain
The skier hit the tree on an advanced trail about 9:25 a.m., according to a statement from Wachusett Mountain. They didn’t identify him, but said he was 67.
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Man Dies After Hitting Tree While Skiing Wachusett Mountain
A skier died after hitting a tree at Wachusett Mountain on Monday morning, the Massachusetts ski resort said.
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Ski Resorts Are Embracing a New Role: Climate Activist
As global warming threatens to put much of the ski industry out of business over the next several decades, resorts are beginning to embrace a role as climate activists.
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Skier Trapped Upside Down in Maine Tree Saved After 45 Minutes
A skier was rescued after spending 45 minutes hanging upside down from a tree well at Sugarloaf, the resort in western Maine.