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Watch a moose chase skiers downhill at this Wyoming resort

Run for it!

Wyoming’s serene and snowy hills call to snowboarders and skiers all over the United States. During a typical day on the slopes, visitors can expect to encounter fields of white, massive evergreen trees, and plenty of other tourists enjoying the winter weather. What you probably aren’t expecting to see is a giant moose chasing you downhill.

On Sunday, February 4, a giant moose is exactly what skiers at Teton Village, Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort encountered. As the video below shows, people skiing down the slopes that day saw a moose galloping after them. Skier Kenneth William Rynearson called out to his friends and told them to ski faster to avoid the animal.

According to Alex Momot, another guest on the slopes that day who filmed the moose, everyone “out-ran the moose and nobody was harmed.”

See the chase for yourself here.

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Moose chases skiers down slope, prompting stern warning: ‘Go faster!’

The skier who filmed the encounter stated that he “did not have a moose chasing us down the mountain on my bingo card.”

Skiers in Wyoming were inspired to speed up their descent down a slope at Jackson Hole when a moose began to give chase.

Ken Rynearson, a chiropractor from Traverse City, Michigan, was skiing with friends when the moose surprised them and inspired them to go faster.

Rynearson posted video of the chase on his Facebook page, writing, “I did not have moose chasing us down the mountain on my bingo card.”

Alex Momot also posted video of the encounter from Sunday on his Facebook page.

You can hear Rynearson imploring other skiers to “Go faster!”

Eventually, the moose made a turn onto a different run and—fortunately—left the skiers behind.

Among the comments from Rynearson’s Facebook post:

“That’s crazy and so cool!”

“That’s wild!”

“Now there is something you don’t see everyday!”

Watch: Bear charging across snow nearly collides with skier

A skier at Heavenly Resort in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday captured footage of his near-collision with a large black bear that charged in front of him as he descended the slope.

The accompanying footage originally appeared on TikTok via the user, @Tao7570, who shared the clip with ABC 10 News.

The user also shared the footage as a Facebook reel with the description: “Almost hit a bear skiing down Ridgerun [at] Heavenly. Didn’t realize it was a bear until it was too close.”

As viewers can see, the bear is intent on crossing the ski run and has to navigate through downhill skiers and snowboarders. The bear almost collides with the TikTok user, who keeps his camera phone trained on the fleeing bruin.

At no point did the bear act menacingly toward the skiers as it bounded toward and into the wilderness.

Although South Lake Tahoe is famous for its black bear population, most of the animals have denned up for the winter.

Start planning your winter getaways to these 6 sensational ski resorts

Get ready for the slopes.

In 1914, Colorado’s Howelsen Hill Ski Area officially opened. Now, over 100 years later, the site stands as the oldest continuously operating ski area in North America. The past century has seen ski resorts evolve into increasingly more complex and exciting destinations. In the United States, there are hundreds of ski resorts for winter sports enthusiasts to choose from. The trouble is choosing which ones to visit in your limited vacation time.

Lucky for you, Outdoors Wire has compiled a list of six sensational U.S. ski resorts. Make trip planning easier with this round-up of some of the country’s best skiing spots.

Biking and skiing adventures await at Vermont’s Madbush Falls

You’ll be riding high.

Avid and aspiring mountain bikers will be stoked to hear about Madbush Falls, a new bike and ski-centered basecamp that opened this summer in Vermont’s Green Mountains. The 20-acre property has all a mountain or gravel biker needs, with a world-class trail network, 75-seat restaurant, bar, bike and ski shop, guiding center, and 20-room lodge. Oh, and a waterfall and swimming hole. Come winter, biking gives way to skiing. You might never want to leave.

Madbush is the brainchild of long-time Vermonter Jonny Adler, who dreamed of starting a Vermont biking hub. He wanted to share Vermont’s loamy dirt, warm pastures, ridgelines, gravel roads, and cool shaded woods with other enthusiasts. In November 2021, he closed a deal on the old Madbush Alpine Chalet. While the 1950s-era motel had been vacant for 20 years, the property had potential with a river running through it and a 30-foot waterfall. And it’s only about 40 miles from Burlington.

Aerial view of a biking resort surrounded by forest. — *Photo courtesy of Madbush Falls*

The finished basecamp is a truly Vermont collaboration. The property’s woodwork, metalwork, landscaping, art, and interior design feature Vermont materials and are crafted by Vermonters. The bike trails are community-built and maintained by Mad River Riders, a founding chapter of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association.

A biker biking through a forest. — *Photo courtesy of Madbush Falls*

Guests can bring their own bikes or rent one from the bike shop. Certified guide-instructors from Stowe Mountain Bike Academy can recommend routes ranging from 2.5 to 5.5 hours. Intermediate and advanced riders will find jumps and technical challenges. If you want more variety in your vacation, the Blueberry Lake route lets you combine a ride with a swim, picnic, and SUP.

People swimming and jumping in a pond near a waterfall. — *Photo courtesy of Madbush Falls*

“Here at Madbush Falls, we’ve thought through everything you need to power your riding adventure,” Adler explains in a welcoming message on Madbush’s website. “Above all else, Madbush Falls is a magical place,” he says. “Its energy is real.”

A hotel room with an orange and white bed, wood accents, and a loft with a blue fence railing. — *Photo courtesy of Madbush Falls*

10 outdoorsy things to do in Hokkaido, Japan

Adventure around Hokkaido.

In Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, the bear population is growing faster than the human population. Hokkaido makes up 22% of the country’s land area, but its roughly five million citizens account for less than 5% of Japan’s population. That’s good news if you like to get outside and enjoy uncrowded hiking trails, rivers, and lakes. Hokkaido offers almost any landscape you could want, from flower fields in summer to incredible snowfall in winter. And after an active day, you can relax in one of the island’s 251 onsen, or hot springs areas. You might even see a bear. Get inspired for your Hokkaido adventure with this list of 10 outdoorsy activities to try.

A lake surrounded by trees. — Asahikawa City Park. / *Photo by Teresa Bergen*

7 reasons to spend your next outdoor retreat at California’s Big Bear Lake

Behold Big Bear.

The United States has no shortage of incredible outdoor destinations. When faced with such a wealth of magnificent canyons, lakes, mountains, and forests to explore, some travelers may struggle to choose where they should go next. If this conundrum sounds familiar, this article is for you.

Big Bear Lake, California, needs to be at the top of your travel to-do list. This destination promises hours of fun, especially as the end of the year approaches. Fall and winter turn Big Bear Lake into a wonderland of outdoor adventure. Whether you like to ski, hike, or fish, Big Bear promises to show you a good time. Not convinced to visit yet? Check out these seven outdoor recreation options you can try there.

Join Riversport OKC for these 13 outdoor adventures

It’s time for adventure.

The North Canadian River used to flood Oklahoma City. So, in the 1950s, the Corps of Engineers redirected the flow, leaving a dry ditch.

“We used to joke that we mowed the river two or three times a year,” said Mike Knopp, executive director of Riversport, a nonprofit foundation encouraging people to get active outdoors. “You stayed away from the river. It was right through the heart of town, so it did a lot to divide the community.”

But since a $53.5 million project brought back seven miles of river in 2004, the renamed Oklahoma River has become a major draw for local and international athletes. The enormous Riversport complex is at the heart of this shift. “We wanted to infuse a more active outdoor culture in OKC,” Knopp said. “We don’t have an ocean. We don’t have mountains. So we wanted to try to create these experiences.” On a hot July day, I experienced Riversport. Here are 13 adventures you can try with Riversport OKC.

A wide river in a city. — The Oklahoma River. / *Photo by Teresa Bergen*

132-pound teen from Utah sets new world record for deadlifting

Checking in at just 132 pounds, Slattery set a new record in his weight class by deadlifting 423 pounds.

Drake Slattery, a 16-year-old at American Fork High School (Utah), has set a new world record for deadlifting.

Checking in at just 132 pounds, Slattery set a new record in his weight class by deadlifting 423 pounds at the 2023 United States Powerlifting Nationals on July 10 in Las Vegas.

Slattery told Heather W. Smith at ABC4 Utah that he practices 4-6 times a week, but he also has other interests, including skiing, which is what inspired him to get into weightlifting in the first place.

“”There was just something about it, it was different. It felt special to me… Every time I would accomplish something like a new max or a new something or I was able to rep a weight more than I was able to in the past, it made me feel a sense of accomplishment, and it really helped with my self-esteem and helped me feel a lot better about myself.”

Next up, Slattery will be competing this fall in London, where he’ll attempt to break his own deadlifting record by going for 450 pounds, then he’ll go for the Junior Squat World Record.

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The world’s most picture-perfect places to learn cross-country skiing

Pack your bags, it’s time to ski!

For those of us who would rather glide along peacefully than torpedo down mountains, cross-country skiing provides a way to get some exercise and enjoy the whitest days of winter. It’s a sport that offers an excellent cardio workout while being low-impact on your joints. Skiing also uses both upper and lower body strength and improves your balance. Plus, cross-country skiing will make your wrists, legs, and collarbone feel safer than downhill skiing.

If you’re a beginning cross-country skier, easy, well-marked trails and a few lessons will give you confidence and improve your technique. Independent sorts can pick up tips from a how-to-ski book. But for those seeking hands-on experience, you can’t go wrong by visiting these six ski destinations for beginners. Here are some of the best places to learn how to cross-country ski.

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