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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK — Crater Lake National Park officials have plans to create an auxiliary search-and-rescue program in place of an independent ski patrol that has operated for more

Auli, the premier skiing resort in the Garhwal Himalayas, celebrates the arrival of fresh snowfall after a long dry spell. Hotel owners and tourists are delighted by the winter wonderland. Find out more about the snow activities and upcoming weather forecasts.

LA GRANDE — A tragic wakeup call.

Events

Even as more people take up alpine touring on New England’s trails, winters are getting shorter, ‘weather whiplash’ events are eroding the snowpack and natural snow is becoming less reliable.

The number of seniors on the slopes has reached epic proportions. A record 10.5 million seniors participated in the sport. These ski resorts are ideal for seniors.

This past week, you did not have to be a backcountry skier, boarder, or snowmobiler to experience an avalanche.

Heres a roundup of some of the local stories Missoulian reporters put out this week.

Local briefs include:• Cross Country skiing and Bonneyville Mill• School trustees to meet Monday• Upcoming city meetings canceled• Commissioners to meet Monday• Bethel to host Scholarship Day

A skier’s nightmare is a fatbiker’s dream.