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LEAD — One of the longest tubing hills in the country, and one of the longest mountain bike trails in South Dakota, are being developed at Deer Mountain.

Several projects proposed by Mt. Bachelor ski area, including surface-lift improvements and increased Snowcat parking, are open for public comment until Sept. 20, according to the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District

Gulmarg, nestled in Kashmir's Pir Panjal range, has become a year-round tourist hotspot. Set at 8000+ feet above sea level, it boasts alpine peaks, meadows, and valleys. The unique margs on its slopes lack tree cover due to glacial origins. British visitors populariSed the area, making it a Raj-era retreat. Skiing gained traction in the 1960s, leading to its rise as a winter destination. The development focus has posed environmental concerns, with increased footfalls and the recent Forest C...

You can get ski passes now for about 50% of the price you’d pay this winter.

This rental next to the mountains has amazing views and accommodations.

Helicopters scrambled after reports of serious injuries.

In the wake of COVID, travel insurance sales have spiked with the rebound in travel as people seek to protect their investments against flight delays and cancellations, extreme weather events

This weeks EarthTalk article from Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss.

Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) — Four children have been rescued from a chairlift dangling 900 feet over a mountainous region in Pakistan for at least 10 hours, a military source told

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