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Lindsey Vonn Claims Another Downhill Podium & Extends Discipline Lead at World Cup in Tarvisio, Italy

Legendary ski racer Lindsey Vonn has claimed yet another podium on Saturday, January 17, finishing third in the women’s Downhill World Cup in Tarvisio, Italy, while Italy’s Nicol Delago claimed her first-ever World Cup victory and Germany’s Kira Weidle-Winkelmann took second. Related: Lindsey Vonn Qualifies for her 5th Winter Olympics Delago, competing on home snow, delivered a standout performance down […]
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Shocking Day with 5 Dead in 2 Separate Avalanches in Austria’s Salzburg Region

Five people have died in two separate avalanche incidents in Austria, as unstable snow conditions continue to pose a serious danger across the Alps, Salzburg Mountain Rescue said on Saturday, January 17. According to the Salzburg Mountain Rescue, four ski tourers were killed on Saturday afternoon when an avalanche swept through the Finsterkopf area in the Großarl Valley, in the […]
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“I Ski With Him Always”—Giovanni Franzoni Wins Super-G in Wengen, Switzerland, And Dedicates Victory to Matteo Franzoso

Giovanni Franzoni delivered the performance of his life on Friday, January 16, storming to victory in the men’s Super-G in Wengen, Switzerland, and dedicating the emotional win to his late friend and former teammate Matteo Franzoso. Franzoso had died in a tragic training crash in Chile in September. The two had been best friends and roommates on the World Cup […]
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Avalanche Danger in Europe Remains at Elevated Levels, Agencies Urging Caution

Dangerous avalanche conditions continue to persist in the European Alps, with national avalanche institutes warning that the winter idyll remains deceptive and that the risk to skiers, freeriders, and ski tourers is still unacceptably high. In Switzerland, the Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has described the start of the year as “tragic,” urging renewed caution as the avalanche […]
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Australian Snowboarder Belle Brockhoff Announces Retirement Ahead of Olympics

Australian snowboard cross star Belle Brockhoff has announced her retirement from competitive racing, stepping away just weeks before the next Winter Olympics after a long rehabilitation from serious injuries. Related: U.S. Snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis Wins Bronze in Snowboard Cross at 2023 World Championships In a heartfelt open letter addressed to the “Snowboarding Family,” Brockhoff confirmed that ongoing recovery from a […]
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Double U.S. Podium: Mikaela Shiffrin Claims 70th Slalom Victory at Flachau, Austria, While Paula Moltzan Claims 2nd Place

What a day for Team USA at Flachau, Austria, on Tuesday, January 13. U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin skied into a dominant victory in the famous night slalom. Her teammate Paula Moltzan was not far behind in close second, while Austria’s Katharina Truppe claimed third on home territory. “That was exciting! This is insane how many people are here. It’s […]
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12-Year-Old Skier Dies After Getting Wedged in Avalanche Barrier in Austria

A 12-year-old Czech skier has died after being caught in an avalanche at the Sportgastein ski area in Bad Gastein, Austria, on Tuesday afternoon, December 13. The young skier became wedged in an avalanche barrier and could not be saved. The avalanche occurred at around 1:00 p.m. in an off-piste area near the Goldbergbahn, between lift pillars seven and eight. […]
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Atomic Channels the “Herminator” With Retro-Inspired Hermann Maier Skis

Atomic is tapping directly into alpine skiing folklore with the release of the limited-edition X9S Beta Race 10.26, a modern performance ski inspired by the iconic model once raced by Austrian great Hermann Maier. Blending unmistakable retro aesthetics with today’s race-proven construction, the ski is both a tribute to one of the sport’s most formidable competitors and a statement about […]
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4 Skiers Injured After Snowmobile Crashes Into Lift Line at Avoriaz Ski Resort, France

Four people were injured on Sunday, January 11, after a snowmobile lost control and ploughed into skiers queuing for a chairlift at Avoriaz Ski Resort in Haute-Savoie, France. The incident occurred at around 11:00 a.m. at the bottom of the Lac Intrets chairlift during a busy morning with excellent snow and weather conditions drawing large crowds onto the slopes. Related: […]
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Marco Odermatt Extends his Dominance with Giant Slalom Victory in Adelboden, Switzerland, While Team USA’s River Radamus Finishes 7th

Marco Odermatt continued his remarkable dominance with a commanding victory in the men’s Giant Slalom in Adelboden, Switzerland, on Saturday, December 10, claiming his 51st career World Cup victory and a record-setting fifth consecutive Giant Slalom win on the famed Chuenisbärgli run. Related: Marco Odermatt Claims 50th World Cup at Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy The 28-year-old Swiss star finished ahead of […]
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Deadly Weekend in France as 6 Skiers Die in Numerous Separate Avalanche Incidents

At least six people were killed in avalanche accidents across the French Alps this weekend, as dangerous snowpack conditions persisted despite repeated warnings from authorities. Three skiers died on Saturday, followed by three more fatalities on Sunday, January 11, in separate incidents across Savoie and Haute-Savoie. Related: 3 Backcountry Skiers Perish in Avalanche in Spanish Pyrenees The deadly weekend unfolded […]
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Super-G World Cup in Zauchensee, Austria, Canceled Due to Heavy Snow and Wind

The scheduled women’s Super-G World Cup race in Zauchensee, Austria, set for Sunday, December 11, has been canceled due to severe weather conditions, organizers confirmed early Sunday morning. Persistent heavy snowfall overnight and strong winds at higher elevations made it impossible to prepare a safe course for the athletes, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) said, adding that current […]
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European Avalanche Agencies are Warning of Extreme Avalanche Risk

Avalanche danger across broad swaths of the Alps and Pyrenees is expected to spike to dangerous levels on Sunday, December 11, as fresh snowfall and storm conditions combine to leave snowpacks unstable and prone to sliding. Forecasters and national avalanche services across France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and Spain are urging extreme caution for anyone planning to ski, ride, or travel […]
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Double Downhill Podium for Team USA as Lindsey Vonn Claims Victory & Jacqui Wiles 3rd at Zauchensee, Austria

There were some fears for today’s downhill race after training on Friday, January 9, had been canceled as the storm was still moving through the Alps, but, luckily, snowfall eased enough in the eastern Alps for the races at Zauchensee, Austria, to be held. The start, however, had to be moved down to the backup start due to continuing snowfall […]
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Marcel Hirscher Rules Out World Cup Return This Season, Shelves Olympic Dream

After last season’s cruciate ligament injury, speculation has swirled around when—or if—Marcel Hirscher would return to the World Cup circuit, and whether an Olympic bid for the Netherlands remained possible. On January 9, the Dutch-Austrian ski legend put those questions to rest—and the answer will disappoint many fans. Hirscher confirmed via social media that he will not return to World […]
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Show Your Support for Team USA with This New Collection from J.Crew in Partnership With U.S. Ski & Snowboard

J.Crew unveils its highly anticipated collection with U.S. Ski & Snowboard as part of a three-year partnership. Celebrating J.Crew’s longstanding connection to mountain life and après-ski style, the collection comes together with the renowned national organization as its athletes head into their Olympic and Paralympic journeys. Related: [PHOTOS] Unveiling Tea, USA’s 2026 Olympic Ceremony Uniforms by Ralph Lauren Sitting at […]
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Snowmaking Staff Saves Engagement After Ring Falls 118 Feet at Boyne Mountain Resort, MI

What was supposed to be a picture-perfect proposal on one of the Midwest’s most iconic ski attractions turned into near disaster when the engagement ring slipped out of the nervous proposer’s hands and tumbled down 118 feet to disappear in the snow, seemingly lost forever.  Trevor Van Camp had planned the perfect proposal with a surprise weekend getaway to Boyne […]
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Police Calling for Witnesses in Fatal Ski Collision Between Adult and Child at Ischgl-Samnaun at Swiss Austrian Border

Swiss police are calling for witnesses to come forward after a fatal skiing accident occurred in the Samnaun/Ischgl ski area. On Tuesday, January 6, a man and a child had a collision or near-collision in which the man suffered serious injuries. The man died at the scene of the accident. Related: Christina Aguilera to Headline 2026 Top of the Mountain […]
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