Keystone has officially backed Arapahoe Basin Ski Area’s plans for 400 new parking spaces, more advanced snowmaking, and improved avalanche mitigation. Local leaders believe these enhancements will help boost economic prospects and drive tourism in the region.

Facing a significant reduction in staff due to budget cuts, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center is turning to the public for critical observations to help monitor avalanche dangers across western Montana’s vast backcountry. As more people venture into the winter wilderness, the need for community involvement in avalanche safety has never been greater.