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I’m sitting in the chairlift freezing my back and thinking about having an afterparty early or grabbing a hot chocolate and moving on. A day that’s too cold can cause your equipment to malfunction, your bindings to break, and your phone to stop working. A time when just skiing downhill gave me an ice cream headache. On the bright side, the lift lines aren’t that long, at least on these frosty days.
Today we take a look at the 9 coldest ski lifts in North America (in no particular order). For the sake of discussion, I’ll leave the rankings up for discussion in the comments.DForgot the chairlift? Please drop some of your experiences below or a honorable mention worth adding to the list!
For the full list, the 9 coldest ski lifts in North America
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A winter storm blew a foot of snow off Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sunday night. Enough for avid skiers to get out and earn turns.
Full article: [VIDEO] Over a foot of snow, they’re skiing in Michigan
On Tuesday, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) told the Salt Lake County Council that it is considering charging $25 to $30 per vehicle that uses Little Cottonwood Canyon. Two weeks ago, transportation experts from UDOT and other state transit agencies identified the road as a possible means to alleviate existing traffic congestion and the expected increase in traffic in both Cottonwood Canyons over the next few years. , said it was considering introducing a fee.
Full article: Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, tolls $25-$30 per vehicle

SKI Magazine recently released its 2023 Resort Guide. This guide ranks the top 50 resorts in North America. West is 30, East is 20. This is the industry’s most comprehensive and longest-running ranking. These rankings are unique because they are based on surveys from our readers. There is no better way to appreciate a resort than by looking at its visitors.
Ranking factors include guest services, snow, access, terrain diversity, value, accommodations, nightlife, challenging terrain, family friendliness, local flavor, and après-ski.
Read the full story here: North America’s top 9 resorts and a breakdown from SKI Magazine’s annual resort guide

Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) is one of the most famous resorts in the country, and for good reason. Over 7,300 acres of land, 3,226 feet above sea level, and just 32 miles from Salt Lake City. The resort also averages over 350 inches of “the best snow on the planet,” with a peak elevation of he over 10,000 feet. The town of Park City has great amenities and world-class restaurants. It has excellent family-friendly services and a lively nightlife.
Full article: Learn more about why Park City Mountain Resort, Utah fell so far in this year’s annual resort guide
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