Ski Racer Marcel Hirscher Cleared to ReturnโAgainโwith Wildcards, Olympic Hopes, and a Point to Prove Marcel Hirscher is backโagain. The most dominant male skier in Alpine World Cup history has confirmed he will return to competition for the 2025โ26 season, fully cleared by doctors and supported by a rare wildcard pathway created by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Related: ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscherโs Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Just six months ago, [โฆ] Competition Julia Schneemann | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
The Best Time to Ski and Snowboard in Australia and New Zealand Whenโs the best time to ski in Australia or New Zealand? With recent snowfall pictures from Down Under flooding social media, itโs a question many skiers are asking. In fact, just today, an Instagram user asked SnowBrains whether the last week of August and first week of September are too late for decent snow in New Zealand. A good starting [โฆ] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
New Hope for Kanin-Sella Nevea Cross-Border Resort as Slovenian Government Commits โฌ30 Million After nearly two years of closure, the Kanin-Sella Nevea ski resort straddling the Slovenian-Italian border could soon reopen, as the Slovenian government has pledged up to โฌ30 million for the construction of a new cable car from Bovec to the mountainโs summit. According to Slovenian newspaper Primorske Novice, the cabinet formally endorsed a letter of intent on June 12, contingent [โฆ] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Landslide Tears Through Village Near Cortina dโAmpezzo in Italian Dolomites A massive landslide unleashed by violent overnight storms tore through the alpine village of Borca di Cadore in Italyโs Veneto region early Monday, burying homes and vehicles under tons of mud, rock, and debris. Located just south of Cortina dโAmpezzo in the Dolomites, the village was hit shortly after midnight during a thunderstorm that dumped heavy rainfall across the region. [โฆ] Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
Millions of Acres of Public Land at Stake if Reconciliation Bill Gets Passed, Prompting Backlash Across Western States A controversial new proposal from Senate Republicans has sparked fierce opposition after revealing plans to force the sale of up to 3.3 million acres of federally owned public land across 11 Western states, including Colorado, Utah, and California. Introduced as part of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committeeโs FY25 Budget Reconciliation bill, the plan would direct the Bureau of [โฆ] Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
Group of 3 Hikers Killed by Lightning Strike While Hiking in Austriaโs Vorarlberg Region A tragic accident unfolded in Austriaโs Verwall Alps on Sunday when three experienced hikers were fatally struck by lightning during their descent from the Hoher Riffler, a 3,168-meter (10,394-foot) peak in the heart of the popular Vorarlberg ski region. The victimsโa 62-year-old man, his 60-year-old brother, and the brotherโs 60-year-old wifeโhad begun their descent around 12:30 p.m. when weather conditions [โฆ] Hiking Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
U.S. Ski Racer Mikaela Shiffrin Receives Honorary Degree from Dartmouth College, NH On Sunday, June 15, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, awarded American alpine ski legend Mikaela Shiffrin an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters during its commencement ceremony, recognizing not only her record-breaking career but also her advocacy for mental health and her resilience in the face of personal loss. Shiffrin, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and the most decorated skier in World [โฆ] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
An Analysis of Avalanche Risk by Major Ski Country For most skiers and snowboarders, the risk of dying in an avalanche is very low. Yet there are those who suffer from nivisphobiaโthe fear of avalanchesโand cite it as the reason they avoid the mountains altogether. A healthy respect for avalanche risk can save your life in the backcountry. But how rational is a genuine fear of avalanches when viewed [โฆ] Brains Julia Schneemann | June 15, 2025 0 Comments