Alaska rescue units had a hell of week: 3 planes, 2 countries and 1 stuck helicopter
Military rescue units in Alaska all pitched in to respond to three plane crashes, an avalanche victim, and a stuck helicopter ...
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The Snowiest Town In America Is A Gorgeous Waterfront Alaskan Gem For Outdoor Adventures
If you assumed that the snowiest town in the United States would be packed with exciting outdoor adventures, you would be correct. Let's go to Alaska!
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Alaska's Premier Ski Destination for Powder Hounds
Alyeska Resort in Alaska is a top ski destination, offering 1,600 skiable acres and an average annual snowfall of 669 inches.
Pictured: Twenty-two of the world's most luxurious ski chalets, from a remote lodge in Alaska that can only be reached by helicopter to a £47k-a-week property with a g…
They don't come cheap, but do come with interiors likely to hold guests spellbound - so luxurious that stepping outside to ...
Skier triggers avalanche that sweeps him 1,200 feet through rocks, Alaska officials say
The skier was hoisted from East Groundhog Peak near Turnagain Pass by helicopter after other skiers and snowboarders rushed ...
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Black Hawk helicopter was on emergency evacuation trial run before Washington DC crash, officials say
The Black Hawk helicopter which collided with a passenger plane above Washington DC was training for a hypothetical evacuation of US leaders at the time, according to US officials. Three soldiers ...
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British Columbia's Backcountry Skiing: A Cabin Adventure Awaits
Along the snow lined (up to 70 feet of it) ribbon of road is the most cat skiing, heli skiing, lift-accessed skiing and backcountry skiing cabins and lodges in North America. Backcountry skiing ...
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Despite a suboptimal winter, Alaska Ski for Women is still on for Sunday
Jan. 30—A suboptimal winter for outdoor activities has not stopped the Alaska Ski for Women. The event, now in its 29th year, has been touted as North America's largest women's cross-country ski ...
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Combining a passion for skiing and data science, Anchorage's Eric Packer creates a forecasting app for winter adventurers
"The other cool thing about it for Alaska is that you can drop a pin anywhere," he said. "So not only can you track cities or towns, but you can look at backcountry locations, cabins, ski zones ...
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FAA restricting helicopter flights near Reagan National after crash
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is indefinitely restricting helicopter flights near Washington Reagan National Airport after a deadly collision between an ...
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Alaska Ski for Women returns to Kincaid Park for its 29th annual celebration
Hundreds of women will be hitting the trails at Kincaid Park this weekend for a beloved winter tradition—the 29th annual Alaska Ski for Women. The event kicks off Saturday with a Friends and Family ...
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Sun Valley Heli Ski offers bucket list adventures for skiers and snowboarders
Sun Valley Heli Ski features the longest running operation in the U.S. dating back to 1965 when Bill Janss began taking skiers and snowboarders into the backcountry using a helicopter. Orlando ...