There are no state laws or regulations requiring ski areas to close lifts in windy conditions, according to the Department of Public Safety. The decision is left to the ski areas' discretion.

Demand for immediate charters was so strong, “we had to turn a number of charters away last year because we didn’t have the lift,” she said. Carojet operates 41 Boeing 767 medium-widebody and 757-200 ...

There were no state champions but it was still a banner year for Polk County’s girls weightlifters. Three Polk County lifters finished state runner-up, and there were four third-place finishes ...

Skiers should approach the terrain with their timeframe in mind. If one has an hour or two, their time is best spent using the lower mountain lifts. On the other hand, if one has a whole day, they can ...