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Surprising Escape from Ski Lift Danger: Safety Tips for Skiers
A terrifying ski lift malfunction left a 12-year-old dangling high above the ground—but she walked away uninjured, reminding skiers that safety, preparation, and a little luck still matter on the…
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Skiing in Montana: Latest Snow Reports & Conditions
Montana’s snowpack is only 32% of normal, significantly impacting ski conditions. OnTheSnow provides detailed reports on snow depth, open runs, and weather for local resorts.
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79-year-old skier survives night in tree well near Blacktail Ski Area
Two Bear Air had to turn back due to poor visibility.
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DEQ Requests Comments on Spanish Peaks Snowmaking Project Near Big Sky
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting a second round of comments on a proposed Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit for snowmelt associated with snowmaking using treated…
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5 Hilarious Stereotypes on the Slopes
From the overconfident speed demon to the walking yard sale of tangled gear, these five slope stereotypes will have you laughing all the way down the mountain (or crashing halfway).
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Grizzly Bear Tracks Spark Late-Season Buzz
Grizzly alert! Tracks and a furry visitor hit the trails a couple of days ago.
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Snowbowl Ski Lift Chair Falls
A Montana Snowbowl’s LaVelle double chair had a bit of drama on its third day of operations when a chair fell in the loading area, temporarily halting service. Thankfully, no…
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Summer ski area for sale along Beartooth Pass – By The Outdoor Editor of the Billings Gazette Brett French
A ski area atop the Beartooth Pass, between Red Lodge and Cooke City, has been listed for sale. The Beartooth Basin ski area opened in the 1980s as a summer…
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Scary Skiing Incident…
It may be the fourth day of summer, but there is snow still in some places across the state. This is just another reason why you shouldn’t ski alone–especially backcountry…
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When cool tricks have bad timing…
There is something so cool to watch people doing their thing with their skills…such as skiing. Watching people jump and flip and spin is awesome–especially on the snow. However, this…
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Extremely Close Call for Snowboarder
A snowboarder was trapped upside down in a tree well, and a back-country skier just happened to go by and notice the board. Crazy enough, the skier arrived in time…
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Skier takes a 90-foot cliff jump
If you have ever wondered what it would look like to jump off of a 90 foot cliff on skis–wonder no more! Click the image below to watch this jump…
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Montana Ski/Snowboard Resort Update 2.7.23
Open Resort Name Snowfall 24h Base Depth Open Trails Open Lifts Big Sky 5 hours ago – 48-76″ Packed Powder 286/317 93% Open 33/36 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area3 hours ago…
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