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American Guiding Companies Call Off All Mt. Elbrus, Russia Climbing Expeditions for 2022

The U.S. Embassy in Russia has issued a Level 4 – Do Not Travel advisory for the Mt. Elbrus region in Russia, discouraging Americans from climbing or visiting Europe’s tallest peak. American guiding companies, such as Alpenglow Expeditions which frequents Mt. Elbrus, have canceled all expeditions for 2022 because of the current geopolitical climate regarding Russia and its invasion of Ukraine. […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | March 18, 2022
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Town of Vail, CO, Switches Russian Flag Out With Ukrainian Flag

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As Russian forces continue to invade Ukraine, Vail Mountain employees switched out the Russian flag that hung amidst the international banners east of the Vail roundabout with a Ukrainian flag. The removal of the Russian flag happened swiftly and without ceremony. Vail’s Town Manager, Scott Robson, made it clear that hanging Ukraine’s blue and gold colors is an act of […]

Haleigh Hafner | March 15, 2022
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Ukrainian Athlete Forced to Withdraw From Paralympics After Father Captured by Russian Forces

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A Ukrainian athlete has had to withdraw from the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics after her father was captured by Russian forces. Biathlete Anastasiia Laletina was forced to pull out of the middle distance sitting event on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian paralympic committee told Reuters. Related: International Paralympic Committee Reverses Decision, Bans Russia and Belarus From Competing at Paralympics […]

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SnowBrains | March 10, 2022
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International Paralympic Committee Reverses Decision, Bans Russia and Belarus From Competing at Paralympics

The decision to allow Belarussian and Russian athletes to compete as neutrals in the Beijing Paralympic Games has been reversed by the International Paralympic Committee after harsh criticism from several national paralympic committees and world governments. Russia and Belarus are now banned from competing. Related: Norwegian Ski Federation Bans Russian Athletes From Competing in Upcoming Events The IPC’s decision to […]

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SnowBrains | March 4, 2022
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Norwegian Ski Federation Bans Russian Athletes From Competing in Upcoming Events

Marit Bjoergen (3) of Norway leads the pack, including Jessie Diggins (4), during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships mass start 30K on Saturday March 4, in Lahti, Finland. (Getty Images/Agence Zoom-Giovanni Auletta)

Norway’s ski federation said Saturday that Russian skiers are not welcome to compete in their country due to “violations of international law and attacks on the Ukrainian people.” The decision directly contradicts International Ski Federation (FIS) policy announced late Friday. Related: FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events On Friday, the FIS […]

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SnowBrains | February 28, 2022
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FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events

After some confusion during the Qualifying for the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup in Sunny Valley, Russia, the international governing body of Ski and Snowboard racing has canceled all World Cup events that were to be hosted in Russia. This action comes amid a Russian military operation in Ukraine, and most notably affected the Ski Cross World Cup scheduled […]

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Phil Tremblay | February 25, 2022
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[OLYMPICS] 15-Year-Old Russian Skater Cleared to Compete Despite Positive Drug Test

Russian teenage skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, despite testing positive for a banned substance. In a controversial decision, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of the 15-year-old figure skater after she tested positive for a banned heart medication. Related: [OLYMPICS] Medal Ceremony Postponed as 15-Year-Old Russian Skater Caught […]

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SnowBrains | February 15, 2022
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[OLYMPICS] Medal Ceremony Postponed as 15-Year-Old Russian Skater Caught Up in Doping Scandal

15-year-old Russian skater Kamila “Miss Perfect” Valieva was caught up last night in a doping controversy at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The Russian Olympic Committee won the team event on Monday, beating the US and Japan for the first time since 2014. Related: [OLYMPICS] Team USA’s Nathan Chen Takes Gold in Figure Skating With 5-Quadruple Jumps However, Tuesday night’s […]

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SnowBrains | February 10, 2022
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