German Olympic Cross-Country Skiing Champion Faces Doping Investigation Over Military-Issued Medication

Victoria Carl, a two-time Olympic medalist in cross-country skiing, is under investigation after testing positive for clenbuterol, a banned anabolic substance. The positive test, confirmed by Germany’s ski federation, was collected during an out-of-competition doping control while Carl was competing in the Winter Military World Games earlier this year. Carl, who won gold in the team sprint and silver in […]
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Did You Know There Used to Be an Unconventional Ski Area in the Suburbs of Atlanta, GA?

For a few years in the late 1970s, Atlanta, Georgia, offered an unexpected twist for thrill-seekers: the Vinings Ridge Ski Area. Far from the powdery peaks of traditional ski resorts, Vinings Ridge operated on a synthetic surface due to the warm climate, making it a unique, year-round attraction. Related: The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet […]
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Deer Valley’s $500M Expansion Adds 3,700 Acres, 17 Lifts, and One of the Largest Gondolas in U.S. Ski History

In August 2023, Deer Valley Resort embarked on the Expanded Excellence initiative, a capital improvement project set to raise the Deer Valley experience across all parts of the resort, including the new East Village. Deer Valley is a skiers-only destination located in Park City, Utah, known for its luxury, service, food, amenities, and world-class skiing. Expanded Excellence will bring the […]
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Registration Now Required for Annual Skiing Tradition in Breckenridge’s Fourth of July Bowl

Peak 10 Fourth of July Bowl on July 4, 2023. | Photo: SnowBrains

With the Fourth of July approaching, skiers and snowboarders are preparing for the annual pilgrimage to Breckenridge’s Fourth of July Bowl, where the tradition of Colorado summer skiing continues. However, this year, The Peak 10 Classic, a longstanding free event on Independence Day, introduces a significant change: a required registration system, reports Summit Daily. “Change is inevitable – especially when […]
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Farmers’ Almanac Fall 2025 Outlook: When and Where to Expect the First Snow

Farmers' Almanac Fall 2025 Outlook

Fall officially begins on Monday, September 22, 2025, 2:19 p.m. EDT, with the arrival of the vernal equinox. After a scorching summer for many areas, cooler temperatures are a welcome relief. So, when will fall deliver those chilly days? Is there snow in the forecast? Here’s the Farmers’ Almanac Extended Fall Outlook 2025 for the United States. Visit the website for […]
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European Alps Shatter Heat Record in June as Freezing Line Climbs to Nearly 17,200 Feet

Europe’s high-alpine zones just experienced something that’s never happened this early in the year: temperatures above freezing at nearly 5,250 meters (17,200 feet). In a record-shattering heat event, the “thermal zero”—the elevation where temperatures in Celsius drop below freezing—climbed to its highest ever recorded level for the month of June. On June 28, a Swiss weather station in Payerne measured the […]
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Yosemite National Park, CA, Announces Reopening of Tuolumne Meadows Campground Following Major Rehabilitation Project

Tuolumne Meadows campground. | Photo: NPS

California’s ​Yosemite National Park is proud to announce the reopening of the Tuolumne Meadows Campground on August 1, following the completion of a transformative three-year, $26 million rehabilitation project funded through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA). Related: Senator Mike Lee Withdraws Plan for Public Land Sale After Public Backlash Yosemite will also open Porcupine Flat and Bridalveil Creek campgrounds […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

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 over the next week and beyond, hopefully setting them up for a successful winter.  More resorts are opening as the […]
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Idaho Supreme Court Overturns Ruling on Ski Death Case, Introduces “Standard of Care” for Resort Actions

Skiing and snowboarding are deeply rooted in Idaho’s culture and economy, with the state’s Ski Area Liability Law historically offering legal clarity on the risks of the sport. The law acknowledges that skiing carries inherent risks, such as collisions with trees or sudden changes in snow conditions, and generally limits a resort’s liability unless clear negligence is proven. Skiers are expected to take […]
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Utah Senator Mike Lee Withdraws Plan for Public Land Sale After Public Backlash

Republican Senator Mike Lee announced on Sunday, June 29, that he had dropped the planned sale of public lands across 11 Western states, including Colorado, Utah, and California from the FY25 Budget Reconciliation bill. Initially, the Utah senator had proposed to direct the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to sell between 2.2 and 3.3 million acres […]
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Solitude Mountain, UT, Controversial New Parking Lot Proposal Destroys 11 Acres of Forest

Solitude Mountain Resort, located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, proposed a plan to wipe out around 11.4 acres of forested land to create a new parking lot large enough to fit 593 cars. This proposal came with significant backlash, with many citing traffic issues, environmental concerns, and logistical problems as to why the proposal should not get approved. In an […]
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American Airlines Expands Access to Top Ski Destinations for Winter 2025-26

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American Airlines is set to make the nation’s top ski destinations more accessible than ever, unveiling a slate of new and expanded routes for the 2025-26 season. The carrier’s latest network expansion, announced June 26, introduces direct flights to Sun Valley, Idaho, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, alongside enhanced service to Aspen, Colorado, and several other winter destinations. Related: Alaska […]
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Human Remains Found in Blatten, Switzerland, Following Massive Glacier Collapse Last Month

Blatten Aftermath following glacier slip

[UPDATED Friday, June 27, at 6:07 pm European Central Time] Human remains were discovered Friday in the debris field above the village of Blatten, more than three weeks after a devastating glacier collapse buried large parts of the valley in rock, ice and mud. According to a press release from the Valais Cantonal Police, the remains were recovered during a […]
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Colorado’s Mountain Rail Project Advances Toward Denver to Steamboat Springs Connection

Winter Park Express Ski Train

The Colorado Mountain Rail project is gathering steam, with state officials confirming that daily passenger rail service between Denver and Granby is on track to launch in November 2026, reports Ski-Hi News. The project, spearheaded by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), represents the first phase of a broader plan to reconnect Denver with Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley—a […]
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