Mikaela Shiffrin Returns to Super-G in Val di Fassa, Italy, as Overall Crystal Globe Battle Tightens

When the women’s Super-G starts tomorrow in Val di Fassa, Italy, one unexpected ski racer will be stepping into the start gate: Mikaela Shiffrin in bib 31. The American superstar has rarely raced Super-G in the past two seasons, but with the overall World Cup title still mathematically open, her decision to start in the discipline strongly suggests a strategic […]
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Laura Pirovano Does It Again: Italian Wins Back-to-Back Downhills in Val di Fassa by 0.01 Seconds

After yesterday’s surprise World Cup victory by Laura Pirovano, the Italian ski racer backed it up with another win in the downhill in Val di Fassa, Italy.The 28-year-old had never stood on a World Cup podium until Friday, March 6, when she claimed not only her first podium but in fact the victory on her 125th World Cup start. Today, […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: 16 Inches And Counting at Monarch

Report From March 6-7 Monarch Mountain, Colorado, saw heavy snowfall throughout the day and into the night on Friday, March 6.  Only a couple of inches appeared on the snow-stake as I headed up Monarch Pass on Friday.   Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Friday Storm Drop 10-15 Inches at Favored Colorado Resorts Another couple of inches fell before the lifts started spinning, […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Mostly Dry European Alps Through Friday, Weekend Storm Potential

Mostly dry weather holds across the European Alps through Friday evening, with only minor refreshers for a few western resorts before a broader but much less certain storm signal arrives over the weekend and early next week. Confidence is strongest from Saturday, March 7, through Friday evening, March 13, when the range stays in a weak pattern and most terrain […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Quiet Start Then 4-8 Inches for the Northeast Late This Week

A windy, springlike stretch dominates through midweek, then the Northeast picks up two modest rounds of snow from Thursday into Saturday. The first half of the period is more about soft snow, limited overnight refreeze, and occasional lift-impacting wind than new accumulation, especially this weekend. Confidence is highest from Thursday afternoon, March 12, through Saturday afternoon, March 14, when several […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts in North America for the Next 10 Days

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Forecast for March 7-16, 2026 It’s always snowing somewhere, and for skiers and riders, that’s where the magic happens. Fresh snow is what turns ordinary runs into powder days, and every skier knows the thrill of waking up to see a few extra inches (or feet) on the mountain report. Whether you’re chasing the deepest conditions or just living vicariously through […]
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Idaho’s Soldier Mountain Ends Ski Season Early After Difficult Winter

The difficult winter across parts of the United States has claimed its first casualty. Soldier Mountain, Idaho, announced it will end all winter operations for the remainder of the season, citing persistent weather issues and unsafe mountain conditions. The small community ski area in the Soldier Mountains of Idaho, about 10 miles north of Fairfield, said the decision came after […]
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Breezy Johnson 3rd in Downhill as Emma Aicher Narrows Gap on Lindsey Vonn With 2nd Place at Val di Fassa, Italy

Today, March 6, saw the first of two downhill races in Val di Fassa, Italy, with the women’s speed field tackling the La VolatA course in a race that reshaped the battle for the season-long Downhill Crystal Globe. The victory went to Laura Pirovano—the first of her career—while Emma Aicher was in close second, just 0.01 seconds behind the Italian. […]
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Chamonix Guide Legend Ross Hewitt Shares Narrow Escape from Avalanche on Monte Bianco Skyway, Italy, That Left Him with Shattered Pelvis

For nearly thirty years, Ross Hewitt has been the personification of longevity in the world’s most unforgiving terrain. A Scottish-born, Chamonix-based mountain guide and former subsea construction engineer, the 49-year-old built a career on stacking the odds and treating steep skiing as a meticulous art of risk management. But in late January 2026, the probability he often spoke of finally […]
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Indy Pass Responds as 3 Midwest Resorts Jump to Ikon: “We Hate Seeing Corporations Grab More”

The battle between independent skiing and corporate consolidation reached a boiling point this morning as three major Midwest destinations—Lutsen Mountains (MN), Granite Peak (WI), and Snowriver Mountain Resort (MI)—officially exited the Indy Pass to join the Ikon Pass for the 2026-27 season. The move, announced by Alterra Mountain Company as part of Ikon’s spring launch, was met with a sharp […]
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Tamarack Resort, ID, Launches 2026-27 All Season Pass with Exclusive Ikon Session Pass Benefit at Lowest Price of the Year

A skier shreds the powder at Tamarack Resort. | Photo: John Webster via Tamarack Resort

TAMARACK, Idaho, Feb. 27, 2026 — Tamarack Resort today announced the launch of its 2026-27 All Season Pass, offering Idaho families and outdoor enthusiasts the lowest pass price of the entire year. Beginning today, Adult All Season Passes are available for $499—a savings of $400 compared to purchasing later—and a Family All Season Pass is available for $999, offering savings […]
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The Ultimate Skier’s Basecamp? Own This 6-Story Japanese Castle Near Hokkaido for $64k

Forget the tiny slope-side condos and crowded Niseko hotels. If you’ve ever dreamed of living like a Shogun while chasing Japan’s legendary “Japow,” your throne has arrived. A massive, six-story reinforced steel and concrete castle in Akabira, Central Hokkaido, has hit the market for a staggering 10,000,000 Yen—approximately $64,000 USD. Related: New Study Finds Climate Change Increased Snowfall in Northern […]
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The “Pass Wars” Have Begun—Breaking Down Prices for the 2026-27 Ikon, Epic, and Other Competing Mega Passes

The “Pass Wars” for the 2026-27 ski season have officially ignited following Alterra Mountain Company’s announcement that the Ikon Pass will go on sale March 12, 2026. With a starting price of $1,349, the Ikon Pass remains the most expensive flagship product on the market, continuing a decade-long trend of premium pricing aimed at high-frequency destination skiers. Related: 2026-27 Ikon […]
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Unprecedented Double Cancellation: Freeride World Tour Scraps Fieberbrunn Pro as Avalanche Ravages Wildseeloder Face

Extreme skiing in Wildseeloder Mountain, Fieberbrunn, Austria

View this post on Instagram For the first time in the tour’s history, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) has been forced to cancel two consecutive pro events, as the tour announced today that the Fieberbrunn Pro will not take place due to unstable snow conditions and avalanche activity on the Wildseeloder face. The decision comes just days after the relocated […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Friday Storm Drops 10-15 Inches at Favored Colorado Resorts

Colorado’s best skiing weather is packed into Friday’s storm before a longer stretch of drier and warmer weather takes over. Confidence is highest from Friday morning through early Saturday, when widespread snow and colder air are well aligned, and then the forecast trends toward spring surfaces, milder afternoons, and only lower-confidence refresh chances later next week. Friday brings a statewide […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Mostly Dry Pattern for California Into Mid-March

California skiing stays largely weather-free through next week, with the most reliable part of the forecast running from Friday morning, March 6, through early Friday, March 13. Every major solution is aligned on a dry Sierra pattern through that stretch, so the main day-to-day changes are wind and temperature rather than snowfall. Expect a breezy start around exposed Tahoe ridges, […]
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Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Skiing the Best Powder in North America

Report from Tuesday, March 3, 2026 This season has been rough for the West with milder temperatures, lack of snow, and poor conditions. However, that changed this week with Utah’s weather forecasts predicting up to two feet of snow from two different storms. On Monday afternoon, the whole drive up to Powder Mountain from Salt Lake City International Airport was […]
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Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured

An avalanche swept away a group of 13 ski tourists Wednesday morning, March 4, near Trollfjordvatnet in northern Norway, leaving one person with minor injuries and briefly burying two members of the group for about 15 minutes, according to the Norwegian Avalanche Association (Varsom). Related: The Shocking Demise of Norway’s Folgefonna Summer Ski Area The incident occurred near Trollfjordvatnet, a […]
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