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2 days ago
- Climate
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What Utah ski resort had the most snow this past winter?
While past winter wasn't a banner year for snow in Utah overall, some ski areas put up solid, even impressive totals for the season. And while the state's 15 resorts closed earlier this spring, three places in North America — all in the West — remain open for at least another week. Utah resorts are now gearing up for summer activities like mountain biking and hiking. Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association released in May showed that the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record at U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million skier visits, a 1.7% increase over the previous season. A skier visit is counted each time a person uses a lift ticket or pass at a ski area. Ski resorts in the Rocky Mountain states accounted for nearly 43% of all skier days nationwide during the 2024-25 season, which turned out to be nearly the biggest year ever. The data was preliminary because some areas are still open. Several resorts were close to if not above their average annual snowfall. As usual, the resorts in Little and Big Cottonwood canyons picked up the most snow among Utah resorts during the past season. (Snow totals are per Ski Utah.) Snowbird led the way with 542 inches, one of two resorts in the state to exceed 500 inches this year. 'It has been one heck of a season filled with powdery bliss, slush season frenzy and plenty of shredding to go around. The stoke was high, sometimes the vis was low, but it just meant we were getting dumped on. Where else would you want to be?' reads Snowbird's season-ending posting. Neighboring Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon checked in just behind Snowbird with 538 inches. In Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton Resort had 578 inches, while Solitude ended with 420 inches. With an early opening last November, Solitude totaled 183 days of operation, the most in the state. 'We've melted out! We promised to keep you skiing and riding as long and possible — and we did! We kept our lifts spinning deep into May, but Mother Nature has decided it's time to end the #LongestSeasonInUtah," according to the resort. On the Wasatch Back, Park City Mountain ended the season with 306 inches, while Deer Valley closed with 265 inches. Despite a down snow year — 169 inches total — Brian Head in southern Utah managed to pull off the longest season in its 60-year history with 181 ski days. 'Thanks to our dedicated team, an early opening in November and strategic investments in snowmaking, we've delivered our longest season yet — all while keeping skiing affordable for everyone,' Amber Palmer, Brian Head marketing manager, said in a press release. Here are totals for the other ski areas in the state, per Ski Utah. Beaver Mountain — 242 inches Cherry Peak — 186 inches Eagle Point — 190 inches Nordic Valley — 90 inches Powder Mountain — 253 inches Snowbasin — 276 inches Sundance — 213 inches Woodward Park City — 160 inches Even though Utah resorts are closed for the year, some lifts are still spinning at Mammoth Mountain in California, Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Timberline Lodge in Oregon, per OnTheSnow.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Rally held in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Monday, May 5 marked the National Day of Awareness for missing and murdered indigenous women and men in the U.S. Many people in Colorado are honoring those killed or still missing and say there is more work to be done. The Haseya Advocate Program in Colorado Springs said around 28% of Native American homicide cases remain unsolved in Colorado, and in Colorado Springs specifically, around 6% of cases involving indigenous people also remain unresolved. 'A lot of the stories it does bring in emotion, hearing about aunties and cousins, daughters, sons, fathers going missing or being murdered,' said Shauna Jackson, a volunteer at Haseya Advocate Program. Haseya Advocate Program is a native woman-led organization, which helps indigenous survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the Pikes Peak Region. On Sunday, the organization held a rally in Downtown Colorado Springs to raise awareness. 'There was a lot of tears [Sunday], it was heavy and very emotional for a lot of folks,' said Monycka Snowbird, the Director of Haseya Advocacy Center. During Sunday's rally, people held signs with photos of Native Americans who have experienced abuse. 'Almost every single one of our cases that we're tracking also experienced domestic violence or sexual assault immediately prior to being killed or going missing,' said Snowbird. Jackson attested that she has personally been victim to the mistreatment. 'I am a survivor myself, and it's definitely something that's led me into working in this specific area with domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, all of that, because being a survivor, it is a big emotional connection. I didn't have a voice, and I wasn't heard, and it was hard to admit to myself that I was a survivor,' said Jackson. Colorado breaks a national trend when it comes to violence against Native American people–Haseya Advocate Program said more men are killed or go missing in our state than women, which is not typical in the U.S. 'When they started tracking this, it was always missing and murdered indigenous girls or missing murdered indigenous women, but what we're finding is that it's more men than our women or girls,' said Snowbird. People who attended Sunday's rally said it's about more than statistics or data; it's about getting the word out, and letting people know how serious the issue is. 'They're carrying several signs because they have cousins and aunts who are all missing from different parts of their family,' said Jackson. Advocates say you can help by speaking up if you know something, and push law enforcement to investigate cold cases involving native people. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-03-2025
- Politics
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‘I'm ditching my Florida retirement plan over Trump's new tourism rules'
Shawky Fahel has been a 'Snowbird' for 15 years, fleeing to Florida to escape the biting cold of the Canadian winters. The balmy weather, good restaurants and verdant golf courses made it an ideal escape for the 75-year-old retired businessman and his wife, Kathie. But now, he is looking to sell his winter home in Venice. A new rule to require Canadians to register - and have their fingerprints taken - if they spend more than 30 days in the country, is an 'attack' on foreign retirees, Mr Fahel claims. Failure to comply with Donald Trump's order, which comes into force on April 11, can lead to fines of up to $5,000 (£3,400) and six months in jail. 'It's more than an insult. It's an attack,' Mr Fahel said. 'I'm not very happy about it. There are 41 million Canadians who are not very happy about it. Canada and the United States have been the two best neighbouring countries with the best relationship between countries for almost a hundred years.' Mr Fahel, despite his fury, will wait 12-months to sell up, as the market for second homes is already overwhelmed, he says. It's not just the new rules that have put him off America, Mr Fahel is also aggrieved by Mr Trump's threats to turn Canada into the 51st state. 'It's very insulting for Donald Trump to be calling my prime minister 'a governor' of Canada, he added. It was Mr Fahel's friend Bob Rosehart who initially tempted him to Florida almost two decades ago. The pair love to play golf together. Dr Rosehart, 82, who is also Canadian, has not yet decided whether to stick with his retirement plans, or head home. The former university president said that although Mr Trump can be 'a bit erratic,' now is a time to remain calm and see how things turn out. 'Right now we're in a shock phase... politicians come and go. I think it's a time for calm,' he said. Canadians in other states are also mulling their options. Laurie Lavine, an estate agent in Arizona – another popular 'Snowbird' refuge – has been deluged by Canadian pensioners wanting to sell up and move on. 'I've currently got 11 listings, and usually I have about two or three, and they turn over, then I get a couple more. But I've never had 11 all at one time. 'My accountant is booked two weeks out now because he's just swamped with Canadian clients. 'So, I'm not the only one that's working with Canadians who are cashing out. The weakness of the Canadian dollar and rising insurance costs had already seen a steady stream of 'Snowbirds' looking to sell up. Following Mr Trump's fall-out with the North American country, it has become a flood. 'I think Canadians have never been more unified than they are right now. Nobody wants to have their prime minister being called governor,' Mr Lavine added. 'Nobody in Canada, wants to be the 51st state.' It is estimated that around one million 'Snowbirds' flock to sunnier climes in the US every year. They make a substantial contribution to the Sunshine States. One estimate says they are worth at least a billion to Florida a year, for example. 'We have a lot of clients that are Snowbirds,' Rosanna Berardi, a lawyer, said. 'When this registration goes into effect, the plan for many of them is to leave early and they don't intend to return next year. That's going to be devastating to the economies of south Florida and Arizona. 'They're individuals that come into the US. many of them own property expensive property they pay taxes they contribute to the economy. 'While I understand the US government wanting to tighten up the border and make America safe, I just feel like they're picking on the wrong team here. 'In my opinion, these are people who we want in the United States who are law-abiding contributing members of society. 'I think this is really such an overstretch and an overreach by the US government because just the statistics don't support the fact that these are the people creating havoc for us in the United States. 'Canadian Snowbirds are the least of the US immigration system's problems.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
