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Lee Canyon Avalanche: Four Missing People Found Safe
natural-disasters1 year ago

Lee Canyon Avalanche: Four Missing People Found Safe

Lee Canyon ski area in Las Vegas will remain closed until at least Tuesday following an avalanche that occurred above the Sherwood chairlift, affecting several trails. The resort suspended all operations, conducted a search, and located one person who required assistance. No other people were reported missing, and a probe line was performed as a precaution. State Route 156 and State Route 157 were closed, but everyone was eventually located and safe. The ski area will remain closed, and guests with purchased lift tickets will be refunded.

sports2 years ago

Bluebird Backcountry: Colorado's Liftless Ski Area Permanently Closes

Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado's liftless ski area, has announced its permanent closure due to a lack of fundraising support and the inability to sustain itself financially. Despite attracting over 19,000 visitors, the ski area struggled to find a capital partner and faced challenges being located far from its core customer base. Bluebird Backcountry, known for promoting backcountry learning and adventure, operated for three winters and aimed to provide a controlled safe environment for backcountry skiing. The closure highlights the difficulties faced by liftless ski areas in maintaining financial viability.