Forest OKs new lifts, runs at ski resort
Plans for a new ski lift and new ski runs on Big Mountain received the green light Wednesday in a U.S. Forest Service decision.
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Kalispell having near-record warmth this winter
February in Kalispell was warmer than normal with scant snowfall that didn’t stick around, continuing a trend that has made this winter one of the warmest on record for the city.
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PHOTOS: 2020 Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade
The annual Whitefish Winter Carnival Grand Parade took place Saturday, Feb. 8, in downtown Whitefish. The theme for the 2020 Carnival was “Roaring 20s.” Thousands of spectators lined Central Avenue to watch the parade of colorful floats and Carnival characters.
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Resort touts deepest snow in state
January has delivered the goods to Northwest Montana’s mountains.
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Forecasters: Snow and bitter cold on the way
Conditions across Northwest Montana will go from bad to worse as a significant winter weather system moves into the region today.
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20 casings found at scene of Kalispell drive-by
Police found more than 20 bullet casings at the scene of a suspected drive-by shooting in Kalispell last week that injured one and left multiple residences riddled with bullet holes, according to new documents filed Thursday in Flathead County District Court.
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Forest signs off on Whitefish trail project
Construction of an extensive trail system that connects Whitefish with the upper reaches of the Whitefish Range has received final approval from the U.S. Forest Service.
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C-Falls trail project moves forward
A proposal to construct an extensive trail network on U.S. Forest Service land adjacent to Columbia Falls is moving forward.
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Ski area takes steps to ease powder-day parking crunch
Powder hounds at Whitefish Mountain Resort will be encouraged to carpool or take public transportation this winter to help relieve parking congestion on busy holidays and weekends.
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Mount Jackson offers big views, fun climbing
Glacier National Park holds more than 150 named mountain peaks, but only six climb above 10,000 feet in elevation. Many a mountaineer has sought to bag each of these high points, and Mount Jackson is often one of the first to be checked off the list due to its central …
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Mount Jackson offers big views, fun climbing
Glacier National Park holds more than 150 named mountain peaks, but only six climb above 10,000 feet in elevation. Many a mountaineer has sought to bag each of these high points, and Mount Jackson is often one of the first to be checked off the list due to its central …
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Grass fire burns 31 acres, multiple outbuildings
Bone-dry fuels and a light wind fed a rapidly moving grass fire Tuesday evening that charred 31 acres and burned structures off KM Ranch Road south of Whitefish.
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Grass fire burns 31 acres, multiple outbuildings
Bone-dry fuels and a light wind fed a rapidly moving grass fire Tuesday evening that charred 31 acres and burned structures off KM Ranch Road south of Whitefish.
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Snowboarder in closed area triggers large avalanche on Big Mountain
A “dangerously large” avalanche was trigger by a snowboarder in a closed area within the boundaries of Whitefish Mountain Resort on Thursday.
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Snowboarder in closed area triggers large avalanche on Big Mountain
A “dangerously large” avalanche was trigger by a snowboarder in a closed area within the boundaries of Whitefish Mountain Resort on Thursday.
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Heater being used to thaw pipes blamed for structure fire
A heater being used to thaw frozen pipes is likely to blame for a structure fire in Evergreen on Tuesday afternoon.
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Heater being used to thaw pipes blamed for structure fire
A heater being used to thaw frozen pipes is likely to blame for a structure fire in Evergreen on Tuesday afternoon.
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Ski program introduces kids to the slopes
The 3 degree temperature matched the age of the eager skiers who gathered at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Wednesday morning for their weekly lesson with the Ski and Ride School’s Buckaroos program. The frigid weather wasn’t of much concern for the little ones. Plenty of hot laps and high fives …
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Ski program introduces kids to the slopes
The 3 degree temperature matched the age of the eager skiers who gathered at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Wednesday morning for their weekly lesson with the Ski and Ride School’s Buckaroos program. The frigid weather wasn’t of much concern for the little ones. Plenty of hot laps and high fives …
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Another arctic punch on the way
As the saying goes, March will roar in like a lion as another arctic front bears down on the region, this time bringing the coldest temperatures of the season.
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Another arctic punch on the way
As the saying goes, March will roar in like a lion as another arctic front bears down on the region, this time bringing the coldest temperatures of the season.
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3 decades of surfing Big Mountain
Stumptown Snowboards owner Joe Tabor proudly displays his first snowboard on the back wall of the store in downtown Whitefish. He handcrafted the solid-wood, arrowhead-shaped behemoth as a young boy in a school shop class in 1982. Stickers are plastered on the nose of the board where a rope is …
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3 decades of surfing Big Mountain
Stumptown Snowboards owner Joe Tabor proudly displays his first snowboard on the back wall of the store in downtown Whitefish. He handcrafted the solid-wood, arrowhead-shaped behemoth as a young boy in a school shop class in 1982. Stickers are plastered on the nose of the board where a rope is …
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American to service Kalispell with new flights
American Airlines, the world’s largest airline company, will offer three new daily flights next summer servicing Glacier Park International Airport.
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American to service Kalispell with new flights
American Airlines, the world’s largest airline company, will offer three new daily flights next summer servicing Glacier Park International Airport.
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Northwest Montana ski areas ready for Old Man Winter
Montana skiers and snowboarders are gearing up for another great season on the slopes with opening day at resorts across the region within sight.
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Northwest Montana ski areas ready for Old Man Winter
Montana skiers and snowboarders are gearing up for another great season on the slopes with opening day at resorts across the region within sight.
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Air quality alerts issued across state
Residents in every Montana county were dealing with air quality impacts due to wildfire smoke on Sunday, and according to health officials there’s no relief in sight.
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Air quality alerts issued across state
Residents in every Montana county were dealing with air quality impacts due to wildfire smoke on Sunday, and according to health officials there’s no relief in sight.
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Air quality alerts issued across state
Residents in every Montana county were dealing with air quality impacts due to wildfire smoke on Sunday, and according to health officials there’s no relief in sight.
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Glacier confirms structure losses
Numerous privately owned cabins and National Park Service structures burned to the ground after the lightning-caused Howe Ridge Fire made a run Sunday night, Glacier National Park officials confirmed Tuesday.
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Glacier confirms structure losses
Numerous privately owned cabins and National Park Service structures burned to the ground after the lightning-caused Howe Ridge Fire made a run Sunday night, Glacier National Park officials confirmed Tuesday.
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Caribou Fire timber salvage OK'd
Another timber salvage project has been approved on the Kootenai National Forest.
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Caribou Fire timber salvage OK'd
Another timber salvage project has been approved on the Kootenai National Forest.
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Heat wave to bring near-record high temps
The hottest temperatures of the summer are on tap for this week.
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Heat wave to bring near-record high temps
The hottest temperatures of the summer are on tap for this week.
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July saw just 3 days of rain
The Flathead Valley received just three days of measurable rain in July, finishing the month well below average in total precipitation.
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July saw just 3 days of rain
The Flathead Valley received just three days of measurable rain in July, finishing the month well below average in total precipitation.
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Kalispell Fourth of July Parade
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street in downtown Kalispell to watch the annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s theme was “Funky Fourth.” More than 80 entries participated in the long line of floats.
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Kalispell Fourth of July Parade
Hundreds of spectators lined Main Street in downtown Kalispell to watch the annual Fourth of July parade. This year’s theme was “Funky Fourth.” More than 80 entries participated in the long line of floats.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Flathead River hits minor flood stage
Rivers in Northwest Montana are running full, but meteorologists say major flooding shouldn’t be of much concern for the next week or two.
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Flathead River hits minor flood stage
Rivers in Northwest Montana are running full, but meteorologists say major flooding shouldn’t be of much concern for the next week or two.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Police investigate suspicious fire at local business
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out at a Kalispell business early Thursday morning.
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Police investigate suspicious fire at local business
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out at a Kalispell business early Thursday morning.
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Man who died saving daughter from ocean lauded as 'true hero'
The Whitefish man who drowned Tuesday after rescuing his daughter from the ocean off the coast of Maui will be remembered as a loving father who died a hero, his colleagues say.
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Man who died saving daughter from ocean lauded as 'true hero'
The Whitefish man who drowned Tuesday after rescuing his daughter from the ocean off the coast of Maui will be remembered as a loving father who died a hero, his colleagues say.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO
Deep snowpack means spring flooding likely
Hydrologists are beginning to warn residents about the likelihood of spring flooding with Northwest Montana’s snowpack approaching record levels.
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Deep snowpack means spring flooding likely
Hydrologists are beginning to warn residents about the likelihood of spring flooding with Northwest Montana’s snowpack approaching record levels.
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Brrr: Kalispell sets record low
Temperatures plummeted across Montana early Tuesday morning, with some areas experiencing record-breaking lows.
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Brrr: Kalispell sets record low
Temperatures plummeted across Montana early Tuesday morning, with some areas experiencing record-breaking lows.
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Winter storm dumps a foot of snow on Flathead
Blowing and drifting snow with reduced visibility plagued Northwest Montana travelers Sunday morning as a major winter storm swept through the region.
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Winter storm dumps a foot of snow on Flathead
Blowing and drifting snow with reduced visibility plagued Northwest Montana travelers Sunday morning as a major winter storm swept through the region.
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Whitefish boasts deepest snow in Rockies
Ullr has been generous to skiers and snowboarders in Northwest Montana so far this winter.
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Whitefish boasts deepest snow in Rockies
Ullr has been generous to skiers and snowboarders in Northwest Montana so far this winter.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
'Crippling' winter storm forecast to ramp up Friday
2017 is set to go out with a blast. A major winter storm on track to hit Northwest Montana today through Saturday could dump up to 20 inches of snow in valley locations and nearly 4 feet in the mountains.
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'Crippling' winter storm forecast to ramp up Friday
2017 is set to go out with a blast. A major winter storm on track to hit Northwest Montana today through Saturday could dump up to 20 inches of snow in valley locations and nearly 4 feet in the mountains.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
2 injured in rollover west of Kalispell
Two women from Libby were sent to the hospital after crashing on an icy highway west of Kalispell Monday morning.
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Three-vehicle crash blocks busy intersection
A three-vehicle accident was responsible for shutting down traffic at a busy intersection in Kalispell during the Monday morning commute.
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2 injured in rollover west of Kalispell
Two women from Libby were sent to the hospital after crashing on an icy highway west of Kalispell Monday morning.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Three-vehicle crash blocks busy intersection
A three-vehicle accident was responsible for shutting down traffic at a busy intersection in Kalispell during the Monday morning commute.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
La Niña to fuel 'abundant snow' in Rockies
Here’s one forecast that’s sure to make local skiers and snowmobilers giddy for the upcoming winter.
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La Niña to fuel 'abundant snow' in Rockies
Here’s one forecast that’s sure to make local skiers and snowmobilers giddy for the upcoming winter.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Evacuation issued near Libby fire
Some residents near Libby were asked to leave their homes by noon Thursday so fire crews could perform burn operations associated with the West Fork Fire burning 7 miles west of town.
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Evacuation issued near Libby fire
Some residents near Libby were asked to leave their homes by noon Thursday so fire crews could perform burn operations associated with the West Fork Fire burning 7 miles west of town.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
510 homes threatened by wildfire near Plains
Six major wildfires burning along the Highway 200 corridor near Plains and Thompson Falls has grown to more than 13,310 acres and is threatening hundreds of homes.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
510 homes threatened by wildfire near Plains
Six major wildfires burning along the Highway 200 corridor near Plains and Thompson Falls has grown to more than 13,310 acres and is threatening hundreds of homes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish neighbors help stomp out fire
Crews with the Whitefish Fire Department were dispatched to two separate fires after a windstorm hit the area Thursday evening. Both fires were due to down power lines.
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Whitefish neighbors help stomp out fire
Crews with the Whitefish Fire Department were dispatched to two separate fires after a windstorm hit the area Thursday evening. Both fires were due to down power lines.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Helicopters douse quick-moving fire
A quick-moving grass fire west of Kalispell burned 4 acres on Wednesday afternoon before crews contained the blaze that threatened a couple nearby homes.
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Helicopters douse quick-moving fire
A quick-moving grass fire west of Kalispell burned 4 acres on Wednesday afternoon before crews contained the blaze that threatened a couple nearby homes.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
No serious injuries in four-vehicle crash on U.S. 2
A four-vehicle crash Saturday at a notoriously dangerous area on U.S. 2 near Columbia Falls ended with four people in the hospital.
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No serious injuries in four-vehicle crash on U.S. 2
A four-vehicle crash Saturday at a notoriously dangerous area on U.S. 2 near Columbia Falls ended with four people in the hospital.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Work begins on new South Kalispell elementary school
Soil has officially been turned at the site of the first new elementary school to be built in Kalispell in 30 years.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Work begins on new South Kalispell elementary school
Soil has officially been turned at the site of the first new elementary school to be built in Kalispell in 30 years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Raging river hampers search for missing man
Authorities have focused in on a search area for a missing Nebraska man who fell into the Lower Flathead River near Polson on June 2.
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Raging river hampers search for missing man
Authorities have focused in on a search area for a missing Nebraska man who fell into the Lower Flathead River near Polson on June 2.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers bids for water main project
Discussion on the replacement of aging water mains will be the highlight of a short agenda for Whitefish City Council on Monday evening.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish considers bids for water main project
Discussion on the replacement of aging water mains will be the highlight of a short agenda for Whitefish City Council on Monday evening.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Tester makes pitch for Quist's campaign
Sen. Jon Tester let out a loud cheer with a fist pump as he entered the packed ballroom upstairs at the Museum at Central School on Saturday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Tester makes pitch for Quist's campaign
Sen. Jon Tester let out a loud cheer with a fist pump as he entered the packed ballroom upstairs at the Museum at Central School on Saturday.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Tourism grant puts grandstand fundraising over the top
A sizable state grant has helped put fundraising over the top for new grandstands at the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball fields in Columbia Falls.
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Tourism grant puts grandstand fundraising over the top
A sizable state grant has helped put fundraising over the top for new grandstands at the Sapa-Johnsrud baseball fields in Columbia Falls.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Feet of new snow ups avalanche danger
The Flathead Avalanche Center issued a special avalanche warning Friday after nearly 2 feet of new snow accumulated in the mountains of Northwest Montana.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Feet of new snow ups avalanche danger
The Flathead Avalanche Center issued a special avalanche warning Friday after nearly 2 feet of new snow accumulated in the mountains of Northwest Montana.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
More than 50 inches of water in mountain snowpack
The higher elevations of Northwest Montana can expect another round of winter-like weather this week, adding to a mountain snowpack that remains well above average for this time of year.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
More than 50 inches of water in mountain snowpack
The higher elevations of Northwest Montana can expect another round of winter-like weather this week, adding to a mountain snowpack that remains well above average for this time of year.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Bears emerging from hibernation
Grizzly and black bears have begun emerging from dens, and with the warm weather and longer days of spring, more bears will likely be emerging in the coming weeks, state wildlife officials warn.
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Bears emerging from hibernation
Grizzly and black bears have begun emerging from dens, and with the warm weather and longer days of spring, more bears will likely be emerging in the coming weeks, state wildlife officials warn.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS AGO
Flathead braces for blizzard
Blizzard conditions with near-zero visibility are expected to persist through Monday as an extreme winter storm bears down on the Flathead Valley.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Extreme snowstorm targets the Flathead; 24-30 inches possible
Weather experts are predicting an extreme snowfall event for northwest Montana on Sunday and Monday unlike any the region has seen in decades.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Extreme snowstorm targets the Flathead; 24-30 inches possible
Weather experts are predicting an extreme snowfall event for northwest Montana on Sunday and Monday unlike any the region has seen in decades.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Slick road a factor in bus crash
Upward of 35 students escaped relatively unscathed after a school bus tipped over Wednesday on a snow-packed KM Ranch Road near Whitefish.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Whitefish Mountain opens with blue sky, cold smoke
The thermometer hovered around zero Wednesday morning, opening day at Whitefish Mountain Resort, as Garret Caffrey and his friends Cameron Akers and Emmanuel Khodyrev claimed their spot at the front of the Chair 1 lift line.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Lawsuit over skier's death settled
Whitefish Mountain Resort has settled a federal lawsuit involving the 2010 death of a skier who fell into a tree well.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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