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 […]
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Google DeepMind’s GenCast Sets New Standard for Medium-Range Mountain Forecasting

High-stakes decisions in the alpine depend on getting the forecast right. A month’s worth of anticipation can hinge on whether a distant storm sets up over the northern Rockies or takes a hard turn somewhere over the Pacific. At a time when sudden thaws, unusual precipitation patterns, and volatile storm tracks are becoming all too common, the value of pinpointing […]
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Yellowstone National Park’s Winter Season Begins Sunday, December 15

Snowcoach along the Madison River with bison

Yellowstone National Park‘s winter season begins on Sunday, December 15. Annually, from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East, and North entrances by approved commercially guided snowmobiles and snow coaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile access program. Currently, the accumulation of snowfall on roads varies across the park. This means […]
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Major Terrain Expansions Unveiled at Castle Mountain Resort, AB

On November 26, 2024, Castle Mountain Resort in Alberta, Canada, announced it would be opening a new chairlift for the 2025-26 season. Nestled in the South Canadian Rockies, the resort is a long-time favorite of local Alberta skiers. The commencement of this new project marks a new chapter in the nearly 60-year history of this beloved Canadian ski destination. Castle […]
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Next Generation Safety: The Future Of Downhill Ski Protection With D-Air

The next generation of intelligent airbag technology for skiing, trusted by World Cup champions The new D-air® Ski Shield 3X is the latest innovation of the Dainese D-air® airbag system for skiing. It is certified to support up to three activations without needing replacement. The Dainese D-Air Ski 2 is the most advanced wearable airbag system for skiers. D-Air 2 […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Extended Period of Snowy Weather For the PNW, 4+ Feet Expected

After a quiet start with persistent high pressure, things get progressively more interesting as we move deeper into the week. Wednesday night into Thursday marks the start of a more active pattern, with multiple waves of moisture rolling into the Pacific Northwest. Each successive disturbance will tap into increasingly robust moisture, meaning a consistent stream of snowfall for the high […]
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