Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

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Forecast for July 20-29, 2025 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most snow over the next week and beyond.  The forecast comes from OpenSnow’s Top Forecasts for […]
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German Alpinist Makes History by Becoming First Person to Paraglide Off Pakistan’s “Killer Mountain” Nanga Parbat

David Göttler, an accomplished German alpinist, has made history by summiting the formidable Himalayan peak Nanga Parbat (26,660 feet) and descending it via a paraglider. Göttler and team climbed the peak via its challenging Rupal Face in alpine style. This marks the first recorded climb and paraglider descent of Nanga Parbat. Using the Schell Route, a route pioneered by Austrian […]
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Ill-Equipped Korean Hikers Rescued from Italian Via Ferrata After Spending Night Stranded Without Gear

A pair of South Korean hikers were rescued at dawn Friday, July 18, after becoming stranded overnight on a high alpine route in the Italian Dolomites, without proper equipment and carrying heavy packs. The pair spent the night stuck on ledge of a via ferrata, a climbing route with fixed cables, ladders, and bridges that help hikers safely navigate steep […]
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Lost Plane Wreckage Located in Snowy Mountains, Australia, With No Sign of Missing Pilot

Last Updated: Thursday, 17 July 2025 10:32 P.M. EST According to the NSW Police Force, a missing plane reported on Tuesday, which was travelling from Victoria to the NSW South Coast of Australia, has been located. The plane was piloted by David Stephens and reported missing at approximately 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Emergency services were notified of a […]
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Noah Elliott, U.S. Paralympic Snowboarder, Wins First ESPY for “Best Athlete With a Disability”

Noah Elliott, a U.S. Paralympic snowboarder, won the ESPY for “Best Athlete With a  Disability” on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California. The award show, hosted by ESPN, honors the best athletes and moments in sports and is Elliott’s first ESPY win. It was also his first time being nominated. Elliott, who had his left leg amputated after a battle with […]
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Leelanau Conservancy Seeks to Revitalize Michigan’s Abandoned Sugar Loaf Ski Area for Public Access

Sugar Loaf, one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic landscapes, is poised for a remarkable rebirth. The Leelanau Conservancy aims to raise $1.6 million by the end of the year to transform the long-dormant site into a world-class public scenic area, permanently protected and open to all. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to restore a place that holds deep meaning for so many,” […]
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Keystone Resort, CO, Bike Patrol Files Petition to Initiate Union Election

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On Wednesday, a majority of bike patrollers at Keystone Resort in Colorado filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to hold an election for union representation in affiliation with the United Mountain Workers (UMW, CWA Local 7781). The Keystone Professional Bike Patrol Association (KPBPA) is joining a growing movement of unionized outdoor industry workers to adapt to […]
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Extreme Sportsman Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident in Italy’s Porto Sant’Elpidio

Austrian extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, 56, died in a paragliding accident on Thursday in the Italian village of Porto Sant’Elpidio on the Adriatic coast. According to Sky Austria, Baumgartner reportedly lost control of a motor paraglider due to a sudden onset of illness and crashed into a hotel pool. Baumgartner’s paraglider crashed into a wooden structure next to a swimming […]
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[UPDATED: July 18] NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter

Where will it snow this winter? The NOAA just released its early forecast for winter 2025-26. Credit: SnowBrains

[UPDATED July 18] – Although there are still a couple of ski areas open, that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking ahead to next winter. Yesterday, NOAA updated its long-lead seasonal outlooks, which include the winter 2025-26 season. We thought we’d take a quick look to see what might be in store for the U.S. next year. Last season, our team […]
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NOAA August 2025 Outlook: Above-Normal Temperatures Forecast Across Much of the U.S.

Yesterday, the NOAA released its monthly outlook for August 2025. Below is a summary for those unfamiliar with meteorological terminology, and the full discussion further down for those who are. Related: NOAA Winter 2025-26 Outlook: Long-Lead Seasonal Outlook Gives Sneak Peek of Next Winter tl;dr: For August 2025, above-normal temperatures are favored across much of the U.S., especially in the […]
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Dixie National Forest, UT, Reviews Brian Head Ski Area Plan to Triple in Size

This past season, Brian Head Resort located in southern Utah experienced its longest season in 60 years, with a record-setting 178 skiable days. In 2023, Brian Head released its Master Development Plan, which included 850 new acres of skiable terrain and 1,800 acres for a 2,000-acre ski-in, ski-out community, potentially making it the seventh-largest ski resort in the state. This year, Brian […]
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Tsunami Warning in Alaska Downgraded After a 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Region

Residents living in coastal communities in southern Alaska were ordered to move to higher ground due to a tsunami threat after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Wednesday at 12:37 p.m. locl time. Officials quickly downgraded and then canceled the tsunami warning for the region. There were no reports of significant damage. “We have seen other earthquakes in the area […]
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Smart Ass Fuel Mule Reinvents Refueling for Snowsports and Boating Enthusiasts

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In mountain towns around the Lake Tahoe region, where snowpack and shorelines define recreation through the seasons, efficient fueling can determine whether a day is spent on the lake or the slopes. The Smart Ass Fuel Mule is revolutionizing how active families and professionals fuel boats, snowmobiles, and even small aircraft, providing a practical solution to the logistical challenges of […]
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[PHOTOS] Avalanche Pass Trail in the Adirondacks, NY, Closed Due to Mud and Rockslides

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has closed a section of the Avalanche Pass Trail in Keene, Essex County, New York, after heavy rain triggered multiple mud and rockslides. The closure affects the stretch between the Lake Arnold Trail intersection and the southern end of Avalanche Lake. Hikers should avoid the area until further notice while DEC […]
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Italian Extreme Sports Icon Dies in 200-Meter Fall in Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy

Extreme sports icon Andreas Tonelli—a 48-year-old mountain biker and adventure sports guide from South Tyrol, Italy—has died after falling around 200 meters (656 feet) during a solo outing in Vallelunga, near Gröden/Val Gardena, Italy. Tonelli, who had amassed over 120,000 followers on social media through his high-altitude cycling and mountaineering content, was reported missing on Tuesday evening, July 15, when […]
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