Scary Ski Moment For Dad Who Loses Son in Tree Well
Every winter, we read the unfortunate stories of skiers who get caught in tree wells, many of whom die. Only a few weeks ago, a young skier lost their life at Bridger Bowl when they ended up in a tree well and suffocated.
The video above shows how quickly a skier can find themselves trapped in a tree well and how difficult it is to find them. The dad who shot this footage posted the following on his YouTube page. Tree wells are very scary. Fortunately I was able to pull my son out. My message to all, never ski alone! Someone, he remained amazingly calm.
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Backcountry skiing has steadily become more popular in the last decade and the pandemic has heightened the popularity even more. An increase in recreationists though means wildlife are likely to experience more disturbances. In some wildlife populations, like the Grand Teton bighorn sheep herd, that has contributed to shrinking numbers and habitat size.
The herd is now less than 100 individuals. What s so especially important about the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the Tetons is that the wildness found here is not just rugged terrain, it s also rugged mountain athletes, the wild animals that get to live in these areas, and have persisted despite all of these odds against them, said film producer Josh Metten.
PINKHAM NOTCH — With mild temperatures and partly sunny skies, this year s Ski, Shoe and Fatbike to the Clouds on Sunday, Feb. 28 was a highlight for many racers who
Dangerous ski descent down Half Dome Torlano said he’s tried to ski down Half Dome for the past three years. He’s spent hours studying snow conditions and routes on Half Dome, including from a friend’s small airplane. It all finally came together on his fourth try, Sunday morning. Milligan, who accompanied him, is a rock climber who doesn’t consider himself a skier. But others weren’t available Sunday, and Milligan was up for the adventure. He thought he’d likely just film Torlano as his friend skied down Half Dome, but when the time came, Milligan decided to click into his skis, too. He felt calm atop Half Dome and took it as a good sign.
United adds one-stop bus service to 2 Colorado destinations
Mar 11, 2021
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United Airlines is expanding its reach in Colorado.
On Thursday, March 11, the Chicago-based carrier began its partnership with luxury-bus operator Landline to offer flyers one-stop itineraries through its Denver hub, with ground transportation to or from Breckenridge and Fort Collins.
The new partnership allows United customers to search and book itineraries to both destinations, with the last leg of the journey operated by one of Landline’s premium coach buses. Once-daily service to Breckenridge began on Thursday, while four-times daily Fort Collins service begins on April 1.