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Lindsey Vonn Places 10th in Downhill Training Just 2 Days Ahead of FIS Alpine World Cup in St. Anton, Austria

Lindsey Vonn appears to be in top fighting shape as the U.S. athlete has shown strong form during Downhill training runs in St. Anton, Austria. Ahead of the FIS Downhill races, several timed training runs are held. On Thursday, January 9, Lindsey Vonn came 10th during the Downhill training in St. Anton. Yesterday’s training was canceled, but Thursday’s results show […]
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Body of 1 Missing British Hiker Found as Search for Friend Resumes in Trentino, Italy

The search for two British mountaineers missing in the Adamello group of the Italian Dolomites since New Year’s Day has yielded a heartbreaking discovery. Rescuers located the lifeless body of Samuel Harris, 35, on Wednesday morning, January 8, near the Conca Pass, at an altitude of 2,600 meters (8,530 feet). Efforts to locate his hiking partner, 36-year-old Aziz Ziriat, are […]
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Albert Popov Claims First Victory for Bulgaria in 45 Years While USA’s Ben Ritchie Claims Career Best 8th at FIS World Cup Slalom in Madonna di Campiglio, Italy

In an electrifying night slalom under the lights on Wednesday, Bulgaria’s Albert Popov made history by securing his first-ever FIS World Cup victory. The 24-year-old not only claimed his nation’s second World Cup win in history but also ended a 45-year drought since compatriot Petar Popangelov’s triumph on the same date in 1979. Popov’s combined time of 1:45.22 minutes was powered […]
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Skier Dies in Klosters, Switzerland, After Hitting Information Board

In the afternoon of Saturday, January 4, tragedy occurred at the Parsenn Gotschna ski area in Klosters, Switzerland, when a 24-year-old skier from Germany lost his life following a high-speed collision. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. near the Kreuzweglift Valley station on the descent toward Schifferbahn. According to the police report, the accident involved a collision between two […]
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Teenager Succumbs to Injuries Sustained While Skiing into Snow Groomer’s Winch Rope in the Dark in Lenk, Switzerland

A devastating accident at the Betelberg ski area in Lenk, Switzerland, has claimed the life of a 17-year-old skier. The young woman succumbed to her injuries a week after colliding with the winch rope of a snow groomer on December 29, 2024. The accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on a marked slope as the skier made her way toward Lenk. […]
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Zrinkja Ljutic Claims Second Consecutive Slalom Victory at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia

Zrinka Ljutic of Croatia delivered another smashing performance in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, to claim her second World Cup victory in just seven days, reinforcing her place as one of the brightest talents in alpine skiing. The 20-year-old triumphed in Sunday’s slalom, edging out Switzerland’s Wendy Holdener by a mere 0.16 seconds in a dramatic duel that captivated fans at the […]
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Tragic Accident Kills Young Dutch Skier in Front of His Brother in Stubai Glacier Ski Area, Austria

A tragic accident occurred on January 3 in the Stubaier Gletscher ski area, Austria, that claimed the life of a young man when he hit a rock. A 23-year-old Dutch skier lost his life after venturing into an unsecured area of the resort with his brother and a friend. The incident unfolded around midday when the group left the designated […]
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Sweden’s Sara Hector Dominates Giant Slalom at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, While 18-Year-Old Lara Colturi Claims 2nd Career World Cup Podium

Sweden’s Sara Hector dominated the Giant Slalom race at Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, on Saturday, January 4. The Swedish ski racer led Run 1 by 1.13 seconds ahead of 18-year-old Lara Colturi. Hector managed to extend her lead on Run 2, winning the race by almost a second-and-a-half ahead of Colturi and claiming her seventh career victory and second victory of […]
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French Team Doctor Shares Update on Cyprien Sarrazin’s Return to Skiing

French team doctor Dr. Stéphane Bulle shared an update on the condition of French ski racer Cyprien Sarrazin in a teleconference call. Bulle confirmed that Sarrazin is embarking on a lengthy journey toward recovery after his devastating crash during a Downhill training session at Bormio, Italy, on December 27. The 30-year-old suffered a violent fall on Bormio’s Stelvio course, a […]
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The Cost of Convenience: Parking Spot at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Lists for a Cool $76,000

In the luxurious alpine setting of Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, where world-class skiing and outdoor recreation meet, even a parking space commands a premium. A parking stall at Glacier Lodge, located steps away from the Blackcomb Gondola, recently hit the market for an eye-watering CAD 110,000 (approximately USD 76,380). While this may seem extraordinary to some, it’s not unprecedented—last year, […]
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[VIDEO] 50 Guests Evacuated by Helicopter from Malfunctioning Gondola at Swiss Resort

An unexpected power failure at the Swiss ski resort of Veysonnaz brought a sudden end to the ski day of approximately 50 skiers and boarders on Saturday, December 28. The Veysonnaz-Thyon gondola, which connects skiers to some of the most sought-after slopes in the region, ground to a halt, requiring the evacuation of several dozen passengers by helicopter. Veysonnaz together […]
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Mikaela Shiffrin Provides Update on Her Recovery After Sustaining Puncture Wound at Killington, VT

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin has provided an update on her YouTube channel “Moving Right Along” about her recovery following her crash during the Giant Slalom in Killington, Vermont. The 29-year-old caught an edge on her second run of the Giant Slalom race that sent her flying in a forward roll into the B-nets. During the tumble, the ski racer […]
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[VIDEO] Navigation Fail Sees American Driver Stuck in the Middle of Cross-Country Trails in Austria

An American tourist in a German rental car caused some raised eyebrows among cross-country skiers in Seefeld, Austria. Seefeld is a popular cross-country destination and regularly hosts international cross-country events, including the Nordic events of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, and the 1985 and 2019 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships. However, on December 28, 2024, Seefeld’s […]
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[PHOTOS] Unknown Driver Flips Car onto Ski Slope at Kronplatz, Italy, & Flees the Scene

On Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, the Kronplatz Ski Area in Italy, renowned for its picturesque slopes and status as a key destination for World Cup skiing, became the site of an unexpected and bizarre event. An off-road vehicle, a Land Rover with a test license plate, was discovered overturned on the “Korer Express” slope, leaving local authorities and witnesses […]
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Update on French Ski Racer Cyprien Sarrazin 1 Week After His Horrific Crash

French ski racer Cyprien Sarrazin is facing a long road to recovery following a terrifying crash during a Downhill training session at Bormio, Italy, on December 27, 2024. Sarrazin, 30, suffered a violent fall on the Stelvio slope, a notoriously challenging downhill course in Bormio. The accident occurred after he launched off a jump in the lower section of the […]
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Japanese Ski Resorts in Hokkaido Start 2024-25 Season with Best Early-Season Snowfall in 68 Years

Japan’s ski season is off to a remarkable start, with several resorts reporting exceptional early-season snowfall. Niseko United, Japan’s largest ski resort on the island of Hokkaido, reports record snowfalls for December. Niseko is experiencing its best start to winter since 1956, with the nearby town of Kutchan recording a snow depth of 145 centimeters (57 inches) on December 30. […]
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Police Seek Witnesses After Collision in Innsbruck Ski Area Patscherkofel, Austria, Where Youths Jump on Injured Skier, Fracturing Her Arm and Fingers

A 24-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after a collision with two young skiers on Patscherkofel’s red-marked family slope, according to a statement from Tyrolean police. The incident occurred on Slope No.. 6 at Patscherkofel on December 29 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Patscherkofel is part of the Olympia Ski World Innsbruck Ski Area, consisting of 12 separate ski areas on the […]
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Jessie Diggins Claims First-Ever Classic Cross-Country Skiing Victory in Toblach, Italy

Jessie Diggins etched another milestone into her storied career on Sunday in Toblach, Italy, with a stunning victory in the women’s 15-kilometer mass start classic race. The win marks her first-ever victory in classic cross-country skiing and her second consecutive victory in the Tour de Ski, putting the American cross-country skier firmly in the lead for the overall tour. Related: […]
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