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Unofficial Networks LLC was established by brothers Tim and John Konrad in Squaw Valley, California, in the fall of 2006. Initially, their website, UnofficialSquaw.com, offered daily updates on mountain conditions along with news, weather forecasts, videos, and entertainment tailored for local skiers and snowboarders. In 2010, they expanded their reach by launching UnofficialNetworks.com, which aimed to capture the global ski scene. This included recruiting local reporters in ski towns throughout North America. Since its inception, the site has garnered nearly 100 million sessions and has been referenced by major publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, and ESPN. The website serves as a destination for users looking to unwind, find entertainment, access information, discover ski locations, and keep up with the latest mountain news. UnofficialNetworks.com strives to deliver the best mountain entertainment online by combining user-generated content, curated pieces, and original articles, ensuring followers receive valuable information in a straightforward and user-friendly manner.

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Arizona Snowbowl Extends Season Through Memorial Day

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

With the help of 7 new inches of snow that fell last week, Arizona Snowbowl has once again extended their season, this time with operations set to run through Memorial Day, May 26. The resort will be open for two more weekends, with operations on Saturday and Sunday of this upcoming weekend (May 17th & 18th) and Friday-Monday of the following weekend (May 23rd-26th). The Arizona Gondola will run from 10am to 4pm on all open days. There will be no beginner terrain available on the mountain.
Suspect Arrested In Colorado Wildfire That Shut Down I-70

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Police in Frisco, Colorado, have arrested a suspect in the Meadow Creek wildfire that occurred on public land between Wildflower Lane, Meadow Drive, Whole Foods, and I-70 on Saturday, May 10. The fire was reported around 5pm on Saturday, growing to about 6.3 acres before firefighters with the Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District were able to get it under control. No injuries or structure damage were reported, though the fire did shut down portion of Eastbound I-70 for a period.
Zion National Park Warns Of Massive Crowds During Memorial Day Weekend

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Zion National Park is preparing tourists for serious crowds during Memorial Day Weekend, warning of long lines and waits throughout the holiday weekend. During Memorial Day weekend in 2024, Zion recorded 92,000 visits, more than over 150 National Park Service sites see in a year. With nearly 5 million people visiting the park in 2024, rangers and staff are preparing for what could be an incredibly busy weekend.
The Last 12 Open Ski Resorts Across The United Sates

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Just because it’s mid-May doesn’t mean you have to put your skis away for the summer. Most resorts across the country have shut down for the season, but there are still 12 ski areas keeping the season going. If you’re looking to ride some lifts and make some turns on snow this week or this weekend, you’d better head to one of these 12 resorts.
Massive Avalanche Roars High Above Everest Base Camp

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Avalanches aren’t an uncommon sight on and around Mount Everest. Many occur in areas free of climbers while others can be seriously deadly. Some are particularly devastating, like the 2015 avalanches that resulted from a powerful earthquake in Nepal. There were no reports of injury or death surrounding this avalanche captured on camera this season at the Everest Base Camp, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t intimidating.
Smokey Bear Skis At Timberline Lodge For National Wildfire Awareness Month

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Smokey Bear visited Timberline Lodge in Oregon to make some turns and spread knowledge about National Wildfire Awareness Month. In many states, May is recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month as the weather warms and wildland fuels, begin to dry out. The month is used to educate and remind the public about preventing wildfires and protecting yourself, your family, and your property from the flames. Throughout 2024, 60% of reported fires were human caused in Oregon.
You Don't Need Skis To Get Big Air Off Cornices

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Cornices, even small ones, can be highly destructive in the right conditions. Cornices build on the downwind side of wind exposed ridges and summits, ranging from small wind lips to massive overhangs of hard snow. In some cases they can break from the terrain without any warning, occasionally pulling back further than expected onto a flat ridge top. When a cornice breaks it can trigger an avalanche or pull people over cliffs or rocky terrain below.
Winter Park Resort Announces Closing Date

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Winter Park Resort in Colorado has officially announced their closing day for this upcoming Sunday, May 18. The Winter Park side of the mountain has been closed since late April, with skiing and snowboarding set to continue on Mary Jane and Parsenn Bowl as late as possible. As of Monday, May 12, 6 of 24 lifts are still open serving 60 of 171 trails. Winter Park has seen 368 inches of total snowfall this season.
What The New Owners of Burke Mountain Plan To Do In The Next 24 Months

4 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Ian Wood

Burke, Vermont — One of the ski resorts that will be interesting to monitor this offseason will be Burke Mountain Resort. For nearly a decade, Burke Mountain Resort was stuck in a federal receivership due to the fallout from the Northeast Kingdom’s EB-5 scandal. This week, it was announced that Bear Den Partners is officially the new owner of Burke Mountain Resort. This news follows four years of work towards putting together a successful bid.
Paragliding Skier Clips Rock On Takeoff

4 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

When the thrill of hauling down a mountain on two planks of wood just isn’t enough, some people choose to turn towards speed flying. Speed flyers use skis to gather speed before lifting off the ground with a paragliding wing. Sometimes the skis are just used to takeoff and land, sometimes the speed flyer will land mid-flight before taking off again. It’s a pretty impressive sport to watch, but like any airborne sport it can be fairly dangerous.