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Cannon Mountain Tree Collision Highlights Out-of-Bounds Risks

Michael Fulton

Cannon Mountain Tree Collision Highlights Out-of-Bounds Risks

A 36-year-old snowboarder was seriously injured after colliding with a tree in unpatrolled terrain at Cannon Mountain, requiring rope rescue from steep terrain. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks when venturing outside resort boundaries.

Franconia
Cannon Mountain
New Hampshire
Tuckerman Ravine Avalanche Danger Reaches Considerable Level

Michael Fulton

Tuckerman Ravine Avalanche Danger Reaches Considerable Level

The Mount Washington Avalanche Center has issued a considerable avalanche danger rating for Tuckerman Ravine and surrounding terrain above 3,000 feet, following a skier-triggered avalanche in the Sluice last week. The warning highlights deteriorating conditions driven by wind-loading on an already weak snowpack structure.

Mount Washington
Tuckerman Ravine
New Hampshire
Skier-Triggered Avalanche in Tuckerman Ravine Highlights Winter Risk

Michael Fulton

Skier-Triggered Avalanche in Tuckerman Ravine Highlights Winter Risk

A skier triggered a soft slab avalanche in Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington this month, escaping without injury. The incident serves as a reminder that avalanche risk in New Hampshire's White Mountains extends well beyond the spring touring season.

Mount Washington
White Mountains
Tuckerman Ravine
New Hampshire
Loon Mountain Opens 60% of Terrain in Early December, Claims Historical Record

Michael Fulton

Loon Mountain Opens 60% of Terrain in Early December, Claims Historical Record

Loon Mountain has opened 44 trails across three peaks by mid-December, claiming the most extensive early-season terrain in New Hampshire. The resort attributes the opening to aggressive snowmaking operations supported by favourable temperatures and approximately 10 inches of natural snow.

Loon Mountain
United States
New Hampshire
Pats Peak Hurricane Triple

Michael Fulton

Pats Peak's $5M Upgrade: New Quad and Beginner Area for 2025

Pats Peak in New Hampshire is investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades for the 2025-26 season, including a new quad lift and expanded beginner terrain. But what do these changes really mean for skiers and riders?

Pats Peak
United States
New Hampshire
7 New England Ski Resorts Still Operating in Late Spring

Michael Fulton

7 New England Ski Resorts Still Operating in Late Spring

Despite warmer weather, several New England ski resorts continue to offer skiing and snowboarding opportunities well into spring, with some potentially extending their seasons into May.

Maine
Vermont
Killington
New Hampshire
Sugarloaf