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Skiers and snowmobilers hitting the bumpy trails in North America have been triggering emergency calls to local responders, thanks to a safety feature programmed into the newest iPhones and Apple watches.
Some Alberta ski resorts had a difficult time this winter due to extreme weather, with some shutting down operations for the first time during peak season times.
JASPER, ALTA. A huge dump of snow at Marmot Basin kicked off this year s Jasper in January and staff are continuously monitoring conditions as well as keeping up with COVID protocols. Lasting until Jan. 31, Jasper in January includes virtual and private events at the ski resort along with deals on lift tickets. Although COVID-19 has altered the format of the festival and the overall operations of Marmot Basin, staff say the recent snowfall has proven to be a significant boon. “The recent snowfall has been fantastic - we ve had 29 centimetres in the last two days - and conditions are absolutely superb,” said Alyssa Golbeck, active content producer, said in an email on Jan. 14. “I can personally attest to the fact that there is still tons of powder and there is some really great skiing up here right now.”
Marmot Basin benefits from snowfall, keeps track of avalanche risk Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
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Shaylan Crich had great fun snowboarding at Marmot Basin recently. The ski resort has benefited from the recent snowfall as staff monitor avalanche conditions and ensure users adhere to COVID rules. | Marmot Basin supplied
Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.ca
A huge dump of snow at Marmot Basin kicked off this year’s Jasper in January and staff are continuously monitoring conditions as well as keeping up with COVID protocols.
Lasting until Jan. 31, Jasper in January includes virtual and private events at the ski resort along with deals on lift tickets.