Sainte Foy Trentaise, France, Report: A 2,500-Acre Underground Freeride Paradise Report from Friday the 13th of February, 2026 Sainte-Foy Tarentaise is a small ski resort. At least by European standards. It’s only about 2,500 acres, roughly the same size as Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Our new French friend Eric told us we had to go to Sainte-Foy. So we did. What we found was an unknown freeride paradise. Just four chairlifts. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 16, 2026 0 Comments
2 Snowboarders Killed in Avalanche on Stubai Glacier, Austria Two 37-year-old Austrian snowboarders were killed by an avalanche on Sunday, February 15, in the freeride area of the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol, Austria. The tragedy unfolded near Neustift in the Stubai Valley, where a large-scale search operation was launched Sunday evening after the two men failed to return from a planned snowboard tour. Shortly before 6 p.m., a woman […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 16, 2026 0 Comments
Avalanche Derails Train in Switzerland, Leaving 5 Injured An avalanche near Goppenstein in southern Switzerland derailed a regional passenger train on Monday, February 16, marking the second avalanche at Goppenstein in five days, after an avalanche hit a road tunnel on February 12, which cut off the Lötschental from the rest of Switzerland for the day until crews had cleared the access road. Related: Evacuation Ordered for Swiss […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2026 0 Comments
17th Annual Skijoring Event 2026 at Silverton, CO President’s Day Weekend delivered much-needed snow to eager thrill seekers in Silverton, Colorado. My commute was outstanding, as per usual for the infamous Red Mountain Pass. Amazingly, the preceding day, nearly a foot of snow fell on the surrounding San Juan Mountains, then making way to bluebird Colorado skies. The stage was set for an adrenaline-packed weekend of skijoring in […] Trip Report J.T. Pulfer ll | February 16, 2026 0 Comments
Evacuation Ordered for Swiss Mountain Village Amid Elevated Avalanche Danger The cantonal police of Wallis/Valais has issued an evacuation order for multiple neighborhoods in the mountain village La Fouly in the Swiss canton of Wallis/Valais following heavy snowfall, strong winds, and additional precipitation forecast in the coming hours. Related: Entire Swiss Mountain Village Evacuated as Serious Landslide Risk Looms The evacuation affects: Buildings located in blue and red avalanche hazard […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2026 0 Comments
The Last Starting Gate: Ski Racer AJ Ginnis to Close Career With Final Olympic Start Greek-American alpine skier AJ Ginnis will push out of the Olympic start gate one final time tomorrow, February not to chase a result, but to close the chapter on a career defined by resilience, reinvention, and history-making moments for Greece. Related: Flying Kangaroos, Swirling Greeks, and a U.S. Trophy Bonanza—FIS World Cup Weekend Recap In an emotional message shared on […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
Massive Avalanche Hits Val Veny, Courmayeur, Italy: Two Confirmed Dead, One in Critical Condition A massive avalanche struck the Ves Canal in Val Veny, above Courmayeur, on Sunday, February 15, at around 11 a.m., overwhelming a group of off-piste skiers on one of the most popular freeride routes at the foot of Mont Blanc. The final toll is two dead and one critically injured. One victim, a 31-year-old from Chamonix, France, was found lifeless […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Canada’s Mikäel “the King” Kingsbury Claims Gold in Dual Moguls In what was some of the most thrilling action at Livigno this week, the men battled it out for Olympic glory in the inaugural dual moguls on Sunday, February 15. Taking home the gold medal was Mikäel Kingsbury—dubbed “the King”—making it his second Olympic gold after winning the men’s moguls in 2018 in PyeongChang. It is his second medal at […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
Strong Avalanche Risk Persists Across French Alps and Pyrenees Météo-France has issued a stark warning for mountain-goers this week, placing the Northern Alps and Pyrenees on orange avalanche alert and highlighting a strong avalanche risk (red) for many areas of the Northern Alps, Southern Alps, and Pyrenees. The warning comes just days after three skiers perished in an avalanche in Val d’Isère in the Savoie department. Related: 2 British […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Up to 3 Feet of Snow for the Rockies This Week This SnowBrains Forecast was created at 02:45 p.m. PST on Sunday, February 15, 2026. An active week is ahead for the Northern Rockies, highlighted by a strong Monday night into Tuesday system and followed by colder, higher-quality snow showers through Friday. Snow levels run high at times on Monday before crashing on Tuesday, and that sets up improving powder quality […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] La Tigre Brignone Obliterates the Giant Slalom Field to Claim 2nd Olympic Gold Under bluebird skies on the Tofane di Olimpia in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, the women’s Olympic Giant Slalom unfolded into one of the most extraordinary races of the season—defined by a close field that even saw a three-way-tie until Italy’s Federica Brignone broke the field wide open with a dominant run. Brignone claimed her second gold in the Olympics with two […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
Les Arcs, France, Report: House Hucking + 3,760′ Tree Runs In Deep Powder Snow Report from Valentine’s Day, 2026 I was very excited to ski Les Arcs while here in France. Yesterday, I finally got the chance and pounced. We were staying in Bourg Saint-Maurice, and they have a funicular right in town that climbs directly from the village up into the ski resort. The funicular ride alone was a great experience. Once at […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Qualifiers See 3 Team USA Riders Advance to Finals The men’s snowboard slopestyle qualification round held in Livigno, Italy, wrapped up on Sunday, February 15, with riders vying for a spot in the final at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The event saw 29 riders drop into the beautiful slopestyle course, with only the top twelve finishers moving on. The event was originally scheduled for Monday, February 16, […] Olympics Quinn Brophy | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 3-5 Feet of Snow for Utah This Week This forecast was created at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Utah is lining up a windy, multi-day storm cycle from Monday night through Saturday, with storm totals ranging from 20″-60″ and the Cottonwoods favored for the deepest turns. Sunday and Monday stay mostly dry, but winds ramp steadily ahead of the first wave and set the stage for […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2-5 Feet of Snow Will Slam Colorado This Week This forecast was created at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. A long, windy storm cycle brings Colorado’s best powder setup of the next 10 days, with snow building from Monday night through Saturday morning. The steadiest stretch runs Tuesday through Thursday, followed by a smaller follow-up wave Friday through early Saturday. Snow levels stay low enough for all […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 18 Inches of Snow for New Mexico This Week This forecast was created at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Wind and snow return to New Mexico late Monday night, and a storm train runs Tuesday through Saturday with the best totals in the northern mountains. Snow levels drop quickly once precipitation starts, and snow quality improves as colder air filters in through the second half of the […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet of High-Quality Powder for Jackson Hole, WY, This Week This forecast is brought to you by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and was created at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Two storms should deliver 10″-16″ of new snow at Jackson Hole from Monday night through Thursday night, with snow quality improving sharply after the warm first wave. Sunday and Monday stay mostly dry with a mild, breezy feel, […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1 Foot of Snow for the Midwest and Northeast This Week This forecast was created at 8:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Light snow early in the week sets the stage, and storm potential ramps up late in the week, with a wide range of outcomes for northern New England. Through Thursday, most ski areas in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and southern Quebec see periodic refreshers with temperatures cold enough […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 15, 2026 0 Comments
Mt. Buller, Australia, Releases Discounted Lift Tickets Every Time an Aussie Medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics have arrived, and national pride in many countries is at an all-time high. The Olympic Games bring out the best in sports as athletes compete not just for personal but national glory. One ski resort in Australia is leaning into this idea by giving its guests a little extra motivation to get into the Olympic spirit. Related: […] Olympics Brett Currie | February 14, 2026 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn: “The Ride Was Worth the Fall” After Successful 4th Surgery in Italy One week after her devastating crash at the downhill at the Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Lindsey Vonn shared an update from her hospital bed in Italy: surgery was successful, and she will soon return home to the United States. “Surgery went well today! Thankfully I will be able to finally go back to the US,” Vonn wrote. She added […] Olympics Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2026 0 Comments
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