Northwest:
–Out There Colorado is asking a question about Washington. “A 300-acre ski area located in the state of Washington has announced that they’ll be offering a ‘lifetime pass’ option, which likely has slopesport enthusiasts curious if the move could inspire a greater trend around the country. Loup Loup Ski Bowl, which is located about 125 miles northeast of Seattle, has priced their new ‘lifetime passes’ at $6,000 a piece, available to ‘anyone and everyone and […] good as long as there is a Loup Loup Ski Bowl.'” To read more, click here.
Sierra:
–The Mountain High Ski Resort was able to limit damage from the Bridge Fire by using its snowmaking guns to keep things wet. To read about it, click here.
Desert Southwest:
–3 News is reporting that, “A Las Vegas woman is dead after she was struck by a car while walking on Red Rock Canyon Road last week, according to state authorities. The crash was reported around 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, on State Route 159 at mile marker 9, Nevada State Police said in a news release. That location is near the entrance to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.” To read more, click here.
–Outside is reporting that, “Gand Canyon National Park has endured a steady stream of fatalities since the busy season began in June. Two visitors have died in the past week, bringing the park’s current death toll to 16 in 2024. These deaths have generated a glut of coverage by mainstream news outlets, with The New York Times, Washington Post, and even NBC Nightly News covering the fatalities. The steady march of stories and reports about dead hikers, fatal falls, and accidents on rafting trips have raised public awareness of the risks associated with adventuring in the national park. It’s left many of us wondering: has something changed down there?” To read more, click here.
