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“I Almost Died.” French Alpine Skier Cyprien Sarrazin Makes First Public Appearance Since Brutal Fall

French alpine skier Cyprien Sarrazin has spoken publicly for the first time since his devastating crash in December, admitting he is uncertain about his future in competitive skiing. The French ski racer made his first public appearance this week at a press conference in Marseille on Monday, March 3. “I almost died,” Sarrazin said during the press conference, reflecting on […]
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Owl’s Head, QC, Report: What Happens When a Lift Breaks at a (Partially) Upside Down Ski Resort?

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Report from Saturday, March 1, 2025 For East Coast skiers, ski resorts across the region offer a wide variety of scenic experiences. Some ski areas, such as Blue Hills, MA, offer panoramic views of large metropolitan cities. Others such as Wildcat, NH, give the backdrop of the iconic Mt. Washington. You also have Big Snow, NJ, the only indoor ski […]
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Today is the Last Chance to Lock in Epic Australia Pass Prices Before Thursday’s Price Increase—Now With Access to Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland

Skiers and snowboarders have until the end of today, March 5, to lock in the current price of the 2025 Epic Australia Pass, with prices set to increase from Thursday, March 6. The pass, currently priced at AUD 1,079 for adults, AUD 619 for children, and AUD 839 for seniors, offers unlimited access to Perisher, Falls Creek, and Hotham in […]
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Bridger Bowl, MT, Report: Where Skiing Community Still Thrives

     Report from Sunday, February 23, through Sunday, March 2, 2025 Just 25 minutes from downtown Bozeman and 30 minutes from the Montana State campus, this 2000-acre ski resort has an inescapable feel of community. Known for its expert terrain, “cold smoke” snow dumps, and one-of-a-kind beacon-mandatory chairlift, only Bridger Bowl’s community aspect was more impressive in my time spent […]
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Leave Mountain Collective Pass After 2024-25 Season

Arapahoe Basin will exit the Mountain Collective pass after the 2024-25 season, “a widely expected move” following last year’s acquisition by Alterra Mountain Company, as reported by The Storm Skiing Journal. The departure leaves Aspen as the only remaining Mountain Collective destination in Colorado, though it includes four ski areas. The decision comes as no surprise after Alterra removed Mammoth, […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 80 | Anna DeMonte – Ski Mountaineer & Mont Blanc Women’s Ski FKT Record Holder

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This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Anna DeMonte is a ski mountaineering athlete who, in June 2024, captured the Women’s Ski Fastest Known Time (FKT) on 15,766′ Mont Blanc in Chamonix, France. 9,000′ vertical backcountry days are normal for her, and recently, she has been averaging over 25,000′ of human-powered vertical a week. The […]
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2025-26 Epic Pass Launches at Lowest Price of the Year; Switzerland’s Verbier 4 Vallées is Now Even More Epic with Expanded Access for Pass Holders

Epic Pass launches at $1,051 with unlimited, unrestricted access to world-class mountains like Vail Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain and more Epic Day Passes (1-7 days) start as low as $47–$100 per day Access to Verbier 4 Vallées expands to more Passes, including Epic Local Pass Vail Resorts’ $2.5B+ investments in its mountain resorts continue to drive incredible […]
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Lake Placid, NY, Trip Report: Fully Embracing an Idyllic Town Nestled in the Heart of the Adirondacks

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When trying to decide on a destination ski trip, there are countless factors to weigh when deciding what trip is right for you. Location, price, activities, accommodations, the ski resort itself, dining—the list goes on and on. For skiers and riders on the East Coast looking for a complete winter escape with great skiing, your options quickly narrow down to […]
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[PHOTOS] Rare Snow Blankets the Canary Islands Off the Coast of Africa

The Canary Islands, typically known for their subtropical climate, experienced a rare snow this week as white blanketed higher elevations following severe flooding. Related: 85-Year Weather Record Broken as Snow Hits South Africa Just days after torrential rains caused flash floods that swept through towns on Gran Canaria, the Teide National Park in Tenerife saw its iconic volcano, Mount Teide, […]
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Norwegian Snowboarder Dies After Plummeting Into Crevasse at Saas-Fee, Switzerland

A 52-year-old Norwegian snowboarder died on Sunday afternoon after falling into a crevasse while riding off-piste in the Swiss ski resort of Saas-Fee, according to a statement from the Valais Cantonal Police. The accident occurred on Sunday, March 2, around 2:30 p.m. when two snowboarders ventured outside the marked slopes. One of them fell several meters into a deep crevasse, […]
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