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Blizzard Launches Limited Edition Black Pearl 88 Skis Illustrated by Malia Reeves

Austrian-Italian ski gear manufacturer Blizzard Tecnica is launching a special, limited edition run of its best-selling ski, the Black Pearl 88. Blizzard tapped Taos, New Mexico-based artist, ski patroller, and Women2Women (W2W) member Malia Reeves to illustrate the top sheet, making this collaboration her second with Blizzard Tecnica. Related: Blizzard Unveils Heartfelt Tribute to Hilaree Nelson with Limited Edition Ski […]
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Snowboarder Injured After Hitting Rocks on Mt. Bachelor, OR

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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers responded Sunday afternoon to assist a 29-year-old snowboarder injured on Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, after falling and striking a rock in Cinder Cone. Related: The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing The man, a recent Central Oregon resident, suffered severe pain to his hip and ribs. Due to the steep and difficult […]
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Hiker Killed After Slipping Over Cliff on “Treacherously Icy” 14,505′ Mt. Whitney, CA

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A hiker was killed after falling from the 99 Switchbacks section of California’s Mt. Whitney Main Trail on Saturday, October 25, prompting a multi-day recovery effort that was repeatedly hampered by severe weather. According to the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue (SAR) teams were alerted to a potential fatality shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday. Three rescuers from […]
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SkiBig3’s Endless Winter: Where Spring Still Feels Like Powder Season

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Skiers love big numbers—especially snowfall totals that make headlines. But a single 24-hour snow report rarely captures what truly defines a great day on the mountain. At the SkiBig3 resorts in Banff National Park, it’s not just about how much snow falls—it’s about the quality and consistency of that snow, season after season. Related: SkiBig3 Announces Opening Dates, Updates, & […]
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How ‘Shredder’ Tremendously Helps Skiers and Snowboarders Prepare for the Season

Every ski season starts the same way. You dig out your gear, wax your skis, call your friends, and start praying for snow. But this year, there’s one thing you can’t forget before your first day back on the mountain: downloading Shredder. Download Shredder By Clicking Here. Shredder is the all-in-one ski app built for people who actually live for […]
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[PHOTOS] The Birkin of Skis: $18,600 Hermès “Off-Piste” Skis Offer Racing Stability and Luxury Craft

Hermès has released a pair of alpine skis combining premium materials, refined artistry, and racing-inspired design. The “Off Piste” skis feature a sycamore wood veneer enhanced by the “Jeu d’adresse” design from artist Evan Hecox. Crafted in France and aimed at skiers over 5’5″ tall of all skill levels, these skis meld aesthetic distinction with performance. Related: The Top 7 […]
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12,183′ Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, Is Now Closed for the Season

Snow closed Trail Ridge Road, CO, on September 14, 2025.

Trail Ridge Road in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park, which has been closed since October 11 due to wintry weather, is now likely closed for the season. Due to the government shutdown, no official announcement has been made, but social media posts report that rangers have been informing people that it is now closed for the season. The road is […]
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[TRAILER] Watch SnowBrains Original Film “300” at Big Bear International Film Festival in March 2026

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SnowBrains is thrilled to announce that its first-ever ski film, 300, will be screening at the Big Bear International Film Festival in Big Bear, California. Located just outside of Los Angeles, Big Bear is the premier ski destination in Southern California, making it the perfect backdrop for this film. Previously known as the Green Jack International Film Festival, the Big Bear International […]
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Ikon Pass Offers the Best of Asia With 9 New Destinations Throughout Japan, China, and South Korea for Winter 2025-26

Ski & Ride Up to 77 Days Total in the Legendary Snow of Asia with Ikon Pass Ikon Pass invites skiers and riders to adventure further into Asia throughout winter 2025-26 as Niseko United and Arai Mountain Resort are joined by Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort, Mt.T, Myoko Suginohara Ski Resort, Furano Ski Resort, APPI Resort, NEKOMA Mountain, and Zao Onsen […]
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Valle Nevado, Chile, Wraps Up 2025 Ski Season After Strong Year in the Andes

Valle Nevado, Chile’s premier Andean ski destination, officially wrapped up its 2025 winter season yesterday, closing out another successful year marked by steady snowfall, record visitation, and continued investment in guest experience. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin Shares Impressions from Chile Summer Training Camp The resort tallied 174 inches of total snowfall this season, including a major storm that dropped five feet […]
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Killington Resort, VT, Approves $22 Million in Infrastructure Improvements

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Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, has approved an additional $22 million for on-mountain improvements, marking its second consecutive year of significant capital infusion under its independent ownership group. This move brings total investment at the resort to $60 million over two years, following the $38 million allocated the previous year, which included […]
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American James Morrison Makes First-Ever Ski Descent Down Mount Everest’s North Face

On October 15, American mountaineer and skier James Morrison, 50, etched his name into history as the first person to ski Mount Everest’s North Face—one of the most forbidding slopes on Earth. Morrison descended from the summit at 29,032 feet via a perilous route linking the Hornbein and Japanese Couloirs, a feat long considered impossible even by elite alpinists. Related: […]
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Invests Millions in Resort Upgrades for 2025-26

Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, is back for the 2025-26 winter season with significant enhancements, including the highly anticipated reopening of Kettle Valley Steakhouse, new dining concepts, and over $4 million invested in lift infrastructure and guest services. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, Announces $9.4M Infrastructure Investment for 2025-26 Season After a five-year pause, Kettle Valley Steakhouse returns […]
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Alterra Mountain Company Announces Kids Ski Free Week December 6-12, 2025, Across 15 North American Ski Destinations

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From December 6 through December 12, 2025, kids will get up to seven free lift tickets at 15 of Alterra Mountain Company’s North American mountain destinations to use during Kids Ski Free Week. Related: Ikon Pass Offering 50% Off Friends & Family Tickets for the 2025-26 Winter Season Participating destinations include: Steamboat, Winter Park Resort and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; […]
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2025-26 Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team Announced

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has officially announced the 49 athletes named to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2025-26 season. Returning to the roster are some of the sport’s most accomplished names, including the winningest alpine skier of all time, two-time Olympic champion and eight-time world champion Mikaela Shiffrin, three-time Olympic medalist and 82-time World Cup winner Lindsey […]
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French Ski Industry Shows Strongest Growth in a Decade Driven by International Tourism

France recorded 54.8 million skier visits during the 2024–25 winter season, a 5.5% increase from the previous year and its strongest result in more than a decade, according to new figures released by Domaines Skiables de France, the French national ski areas association. The impressive growth cements France’s position as the world’s second-largest ski market in terms of annual skier […]
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