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Swiss Authorities Appeal for Help as Another Unconscious Skier Succumbs to Injuries in Saas-Fee, Switzerland

Authorities are seeking witnesses after a skier was found unconscious on a slope in the Saas-Fee ski area in Switzerland on Wednesday, January 29. At approximately 12:00 p.m., bystanders discovered a motionless skier on the “Ritzi” slope, located below the Morenia station. Emergency responders were immediately alerted, prompting a swift response from ski patrol, the Valais cantonal rescue organization, and […]
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Courchevel, France, FIS World Cup Night Slalom: Zrinka Ljutic Does it Again as Mikaela Shiffrin Returns

After 60 days away from competition following a severe abdominal injury sustained at the Stifel Killington Cup in November, Mikaela Shiffrin returned to World Cup racing under the lights in Courchevel, France, on January 30. Though her quest for an elusive 100th World Cup victory will have to wait, the five-time overall champion made a crucial step in her comeback, […]
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Police Searching for Witnesses as Argentine Skier Dies After Being Found Unconscious on the Slopes in Zermatt, Switzerland

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An Argentine skier died Wednesday, January 29, after being found unconscious on a marked ski run in Zermatt, Switzerland, the cantonal police of Wallis/Valais reports. Around 3 p.m., third parties discovered the 25-year-old man lying unresponsive on Piste 9, a groomed slope between Blauherd and Tuftern in the resort’s extensive ski area. They immediately alerted rescue teams, according to a statement […]
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Snowboarder Dies in Avalanche in Arosa-Lenzerheide Ski Area, Switzerland

A snowboarder was killed in an avalanche on Wednesday, January 29, at Arosa-Lenzerheide ski area in the Swiss Alps. Arosa-Lenzerheide is located in the south side of the Alps in the canton Graubünden which has been facing heightened avalanche danger following days of heavy snowfall. The Swiss Avalanche Institute (SLF) announced a Level 4 warning for Wednesday. Related: Tragedy in […]
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Deadly Day in the French Alps: 2 Avalanches Claim the Lives of 5 Skiers

Two deadly avalanches struck the French Alps on Wednesday, January 29, killing five people after several days of strong snowfall. The tragedies occurred in separate locations: one in the Vallorcine area near Chamonix in the Haute-Savoie and the other in Val Cenis in the Savoie region, where a group of Norwegian ski tourers was caught in a deadly avalanche. The […]
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Norway Dominates FIS World Cup Giant Slalom in Schladming, Austria, While USA’s River Radmus Places 12th

Alexander Steen Olsen of Norway claimed his second Audi FIS Ski World Cup title of the season and the third of his career with a victory on a shortened Giant Slalom course at Schladming, Austria, on Tuesday night, January 28. Heavy rainfall and snowfall earlier in the day forced organizers to apply large amounts of salt to maintain course conditions. […]
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Heroic Snow Groomer Driver Rescues Sisters as Avalanche Hits Cross-Country Ski Trail near St. Moritz, Switzerland

Two cross-country skiers were caught in an avalanche on Sunday afternoon, January 26, near St. Moritz, Switzerland. The rare incident ocured on the cross-country trail near Isola along Lake Sils which is situated just below the Corvatsch ski area. Corvatsch is one of several ski areas in the Engadin Ski Area which joined the IKON pass this season. The incident […]
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[PHOTOS] Incredible Skills Showcased at 2025 Snow Sculpture World Championships at Breckenridge, CO

The 2025 International Snow Sculpture Championships concluded yesterday, January 25, showcasing the artistic and technical skill of 12 teams from around the world. The event, held annually in the historic downtown of Breckenridge, Colorado, transforms massive 25-ton blocks of snow into intricate sculptures using only hand tools. Over five days, teams dedicated approximately 94 hours to carving their designs, creating […]
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Oh Canada!—James Crawford Wins Hahnenkamm Downhill & Cameron Alexander Comes 3rd in Kitzbühel, Austria

A Canadian storm swept across the famous Hahnenkamm slope of Kitzbühel, Austria, on Saturday, January 25, as James Crawford and teammate Cameron Alexander delivered a one-two punch in the men’s downhill, upending a stacked field of European contenders on one of skiing’s most legendary stages. Related: Gold for Canada’s James Crawford in Super-G at 2023 World Championships in Courchevel, France […]
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Czech Skier in Medically Induced Coma After World Cup Downhill Training Crash in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Czech alpine skier Tereza Nova, 26, is in a medically induced coma after a severe crash during World Cup downhill training on Friday, January 24, the Czech Ski Federation confirmed Saturday, January 25. “Tereza Nova has been placed in an induced coma following her fall during downhill training yesterday (Friday) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. She underwent surgery to reduce brain swelling at the […]
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Australia’s Scotty James Shatters Shaun White’s Record by Winning 4th Consecutive X-Games Halfpipe Crown

Australian snowboarder Scotty James etched his name in the history books on Thursday, January 23, as he claimed a record-breaking fourth consecutive X Games superpipe title at Aspen’s Buttermilk Mountain, Colorado. The two-time Olympic medalist’s victory not only cemented his dominance in the sport but also saw him surpass snowboarding legend Shaun White’s three-title streak from the late 2000s. Related: […]
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Double-Italian Downhill Podium at World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, While USA’s Breezy Johnson Claims 4th

The world’s speed women gathered today, January 25, at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for the Downhill. It was an overcast day, but visibility was good, and the course was firm. The top two podium spots went to Italy today, with Federica Brignone in first and teammate Sofia Goggia in second. Rounding out the podium was Switzerland’s Corinne Suter, who came back from […]
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2 Dead in Piper PA-18 Crash in Méribel, France, After Mid-Air Collision with Paragliders

Tragedy struck the ski resort town of Méribel-les-Allues, Savoie, France, on Tuesday, January 21, when a Piper PA-18 Super Cub collided mid-air with two tandem paragliders before crashing into the roof of a chalet on Route de la Renarde. The accident, which occurred at 4:55 p.m., claimed the lives of the plane’s two passengers, a 58-year-old pilot and his 26-year-old […]
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Reality TV Star and Jewelry Designer Lynn Ban Passes Away After Skiing Accident

Lynn Ban, a renowned jewelry designer and reality TV personality, tragically passed away on Monday, January 20, following complications from a skiing accident she suffered over the holidays. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve in Aspen, Colorado, when Ban caught a ski tip, fell face-first, and sustained a brain injury that ultimately proved fatal. Her son Sebastian shared the news […]
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[VIDEO] The GOAT Returns: Mikaela Shiffrin Announces Post-Crash Comeback Plans

U.S. ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin finally announced her return to competitive ski racing following her injury during the Giant Slalom race at Killington, Vermont, in November.  Shiffrin had caught an edge during her second Giant Slalom run and went flying in a forward roll into the B-nets. She suffered a puncture to her abdomen, which she and her team believe […]
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Exposure Death of 33-Year-Old Alpinist on Austria’s Grossglockner Sparks Police Investigation

A 33-year-old Austrian woman tragically lost her life during a high-altitude ascent of the Grossglockner, Austria’s tallest peak at 3,798 meters (12,461 feet), over the weekend. Accompanied by her 36-year-old partner, the pair set off on Saturday, January 18, early in the morning from Kals, aiming to summit via the Stüdlgrat and descend through the Kleinglockner and Adlersruhe. Despite being […]
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