2024-25 World Cup Season Ends Prematurely for Greek-American Ski Racer AJ Ginnis Greek-American ski racer AJ Ginnis has shared that his 2024-25 season has ground to a sudden stop following a knee injury. Alexandros Ioannis ‘AJ’ Ginnis has fractured an osteophyte—an abnormal bone growth in his knee joint—during fitness training. “It’s worse than expected, and I need surgery,” Ginnis revealed to skinews.ch, confirming reports of a knee injury that will require months of […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics Releases its Olympic Flame Journey Plans The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games in 2026 are quickly approaching, and the anticipation continues to grow as the Games recently released its official Olympic Flame Journey Plan. The Olympic Flame has been journeying for every Olympic Games since Berlin 1936, and the tradition continues as the Flame will return to Italy for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. The flame will begin […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
Italian Binding Manufacturer ATK is Changing the Game with the Launch of its New Solid Aluminum ‘HY’ Hybrid Freeride Binding [Dec. 13, 2024 – Fiorano Modenese, Italy] – ATK, renowned for its cutting-edge ski binding technology, has unveiled the Hy, a revolutionary hybrid ski binding that redefines the balance between alpine-level downhill performance and lightweight touring capabilities. Designed for skiers who seamlessly transition between freeride and ski touring, the Hy offers unprecedented responsiveness, precision, and versatility, making it an ideal companion […] Gear Review Martin Kuprianowicz | December 13, 2024 0 Comments
27-Year-Old Freerider Caught in Avalanche at Stubai, Austria On Wednesday, December 11, a 27-year-old local skier was caught in an avalanche at the Stubai Glacier, Austria. The 27-year-old was skiing with a 33-year-old Canadian near the “Wildspitz” mountain station. The pair left the groomed runs and skied eastward into steeper off-piste terrain, where they triggered a loose snow avalanche. Related: Freeride Guide at Hochfügen Ski Resort, Austria, Seriously […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Industry Continues Sustainability Efforts at 2nd Industry Summit The second edition of the Ski Industry Climate Summit, held last week during ISPO Munich, reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to sustainability through collaboration and innovation. Organized by Atomic, the two-day event brought together over 180 industry professionals and sustainability experts from major ski and snowboard brands, suppliers, retailers, and organizations. The 25% increase in attendance compared to the inaugural summit […] Industry News Press Release | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Announces $254 Million of Resort Improvements and Upgrades for 2025 On Monday, alongside its earnings, Vail Resorts announced a $254 million upgrades and improvements capital investment plan for the 2025 calendar year, focusing on enhancing its ski resorts across the United States, Australia, and Switzerland. Related: Vail Resorts to Develop 4th Base Village at West Lionshead, Vail Mountain, CO The plan centers on two multi-year transformation projects at Park City […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Lamborghini Teams Up With CAPiTA and Union Bindings on Limited Edition $2,000 Snowboard CAPiTA Snowboards, Union Binding Company, and Automobili Lamborghini have collaborated to create a limited-edition snowboard and binding set, blending high-performance engineering with winter sports innovation. The CAPiTA Warpspeed | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard and Union Falcor | Automobili Lamborghini Snowboard Binding were unveiled at Mongolia’s Lamborghini Esperienza Neve event. This collaboration aims to enhance the snowboarding experience by combining CAPiTA and […] Industry News Press Release | December 11, 2024 1 Comment
Freeride Guide at Hochfügen Ski Resort, Austria, Seriously Injured by Inbounds Avalanche in Front of Tour Group On Tuesday, a group of Czech skiers was freeriding at Austria’s Hochfügen ski resort when an inbounds avalanche caught two of them, leaving one seriously hurt. According to a press release from the Tyrol Police Department, the five-person group, including two guides, set out around 3:15 p.m. on December 10. They planned to ski the northeast slope below Waidoffen mountain […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 11, 2024 1 Comment
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