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Olympic Schedule Decision Forces Ester Ledecká to Choose Between Skiing and Snowboarding

Czech athlete Ester Ledecká, the only Olympian to have won Olympic Gold in different disciplines, Alpine skiing and snowboarding, will be forced to choose between her two disciplines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after officials decided not to adjust the schedule. On February 8, Ledecká is set to compete in two events that are nearly simultaneous and take […]
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Seriously Injured Austrian Mountaineer Pulled in Dramatic 4-Hour Rescue from 82-Foot Crevasse on Glacier Near Chamonix, France

A dramatic high-altitude rescue unfolded in the French Alps on February 22, 2025, after a 47-year-old experienced Austrian mountaineer from the Innsbruck-Land district fell into a deep crevasse during a demanding climb near Chamonix. The accident occurred at around 8 a.m. on the Aiguille de Blaitière, a 11,555-foot (3,522-meter) peak in the Mont Blanc Massif. The man, who was accompanied […]
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International Sports Community Shares Strong Reactions to Mikaela Shiffrin’s Historic 100th World Cup Victory

Mikaela Shiffrin | Photo: LEKI

Mikaela Shiffrin made history once again on February 23, claiming her 100th World Cup victory in Sestriere, Italy—an achievement that solidifies her place among the greatest alpine skiers of all time. The milestone sent ripples through the ski and sports world, with fellow athletes, past champions, and rising stars alike reacting in awe. Related: USA Celebrates Double Podium as Mikaela […]
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Chelsea Handler Marks 50th Birthday With Bikini Ski at Soldier Mountain, ID

Chelsea Handler isn’t one to shy away from making a statement, and her 50th birthday was no exception. This year, the comedian and actor swapped her usual Whistler slopes for Idaho’s Soldier Mountain, celebrating the milestone with her signature tradition: skiing in a bikini. Related: Chelsea Handler Skis in U.S./Canadian for 48th Birthday in Whistler, Canada Handler, who was born […]
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Concerns Raised for Missing Hiker in the French Alps

Pablo Dulac was no stranger to solo hikes—the 26-year-old Parisian had embarked on multi-day treks before, often venturing deep into the wilderness. But this time, something was different. For nearly a week, his family and friends had heard nothing. His phone was silent. On Monday, February 24, his girlfriend, Juliette Leterrier, growing increasingly alarmed, sounded the alarm. “His cell phone […]
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Trapped Under an Avalanche for Nearly an Hour, French Survivor Reflects on Survival

For nearly an hour, Thibault lay buried under 1.2 meters (4 feet) of snow, unable to move, unable to see, fighting for breath. The 38-year-old skier from Megève had been ski touring in Bonneval-sur-Arc, France, on February 14 when a snow slab fractured beneath him, sweeping him away. His survival, against overwhelming odds, was nothing short of miraculous. In an […]
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Norwegian Ski Jumper Suffers Devastating Injuries Shortly After Setting New Record, Will Miss World Championships

Norwegian ski jumper Thea Bjørseth has suffered a serious knee and arm injury, ruling her out of the upcoming Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, which begin on Wednesday, February 26. The 21-year-old, a former Junior World Champion, sustained the injuries during her final jump at the World Cup in Ljubno, Slovenia. She had just set a new hill […]
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