Milano Cortina 2026 Unveils Olympic and Paralympic Medals in Venice, Italy

With only 205 days to go until the Winter Games start, organizers of the 2026 Olympics at Milan-Cortina, Italy, unveiled the official Olympic and Paralympic medals on Tuesday, July 15. The medals are designed with inclusivity and symbolic weight in mind. Presented in Venice, the capital of Veneto—one of the host regions of the Games—the medals were introduced by Italian […]
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Norwegian Olympic Medalist Killed by Freak Lightning Strike

Norwegian ski cross and alpine athlete and Olympic medalist Audun Grønvold has died days after being struck by lightning while on holiday in Hardangervidda National Park. According to a social media post shared by his wife, Kristin Tandberg Haugsjå, the 49-year-old was struck by lightning on Saturday, July 12, while holidaying at their mountain hut in the Norwegian Hardangervidda National […]
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Lake Placid, NY, to Host FIS Ski Jumping World Cup December 12-14

The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces tickets are on sale for the International Ski and Snowboard (FIS) Ski Jumping World Cup returning to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex on December 12-14. The event will bring together the world’s top male and female ski jumpers for three days of competition on the HS 128 large […]
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[PHOTOS] Ski Patrol Successfully Triggers Size 2 Slab Avalanche at Ōhau Snow Fields, New Zealand

The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) is New Zealand’s official backcountry avalanche forecasting network. NZAA provides public avalanche advisories for 13 regions across the country. These forecasts, explicitly written for recreational users of the backcountry, make up one component of traveling safely in ‘avalanche terrain’, along with carrying the appropriate rescue equipment and getting the proper training. On July 15, […]
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Deer Valley, UT, Invites Community to be Part of Historic Expansion Event by Watching Live Chairlift Construction

Deer Valley Resort welcomes the Park City, Utah, community to a rare opportunity to watch chairlift construction live this Saturday July 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on top of Deer Valley’s Bald Mountain. Visitors can go on the scenic Overlook Trail, which has a view of the new Park Peak, giving them a prime viewing point for both […]
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22-Year-Old Trail Runner Dies After Slipping on Snow-Covered Trail in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria

A 22-year-old Belgian trail runner was found dead late last Wednesday night after slipping on steep terrain near the summit of the Geißstein in Austria’s Pinzgau mountains near Saalbach-Hinterglemm. Austrian authorities initially reported him as a 27-year-old, but Brugge/Bruges police (Belgium) have confirmed the hiker was, in fact, 22 years old—not 27 as stated by Salzburg Mountain Rescue and Salzburg […]
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Understanding The Challenges Women Face in Split Boarding

Split boarding has gained popularity over the last decade, with an increasing number of people venturing out to explore the backcountry. However, the numbers comparing men and women who participate in split boarding have not grown equally within the sport.  Men grossly outnumber women in the backcountry and in split boarding, which prompts the question: why?  Are there obstacles, challenges, […]
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Jackson Hole, WY, Single-Family Home Prices Hit Record $10.7 Million, Deepening Affordability Crisis in Ski Towns

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Jackson Hole’s real estate market continues to soar into rarefied air, with the average listing price for a single-family home reaching $10.7 million as of April 1, according to the Jackson Hole Report released by the Viehman Group. Sales volume rose 16% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year, but the average and median sale prices actually […]
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Bode Miller Inducted Into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Cementing His Legacy as America’s Most Decorated Male Alpine Skier

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Six-time Olympic medalist and alpine ski racing icon Bode Miller was officially inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame on Saturday, joining an elite 2025 class that includes Serena Williams and Nike co-founder Phil Knight. The honor recognizes Miller’s historic career as the most successful American male alpine skier of all time. Miller’s Olympic journey spanned five […]
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Taos Ski Valley, NM, Begins Replacement of Lift 7, Launches New Fund to Support Local Youth

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Summer construction is underway at Taos Ski Valley as the resort replaces its aging Lift 7 with a new Leitner-Poma fixed-grip triple chairlift. The upgrade is part of a broader infrastructure improvement effort aimed at enhancing the mountain experience ahead of the 2025-26 ski season. Related: Severe Floods Wash Away Home and Kill Father and 2 Children in New Mexico […]
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Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, Announces Long Term Plan to Upgrade 4 Chairlifts

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Proposed lift replacements and infrastructure upgrades aim to enhance guest experience and long-term mountain sustainability, pending federal approvals Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, recently announced its intention to move forward, pending requisite approvals from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with a series of proposed infrastructure upgrades on Bald Mountain to elevate the guest experience and steward […]
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Could Gondolas Shape the Future of Park City, UT? Town Weighs Aerial Transit to Ease Traffic and Connect Resorts

Since the late 1990s, discussions have been taking place about the need for an aerial transit system to ease traffic in downtown Park City, Utah, but the concepts have yet to make it to reality. Over the last few years, the need for an improved transit system has gained traction and attention. These conversations are being spearheaded by the Park […]
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Wimbledon Winner Jannik Sinner Used to be a National Champion Skier

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Jannik Sinner, the 23-year-old Italian tennis star and former skier who excelled in Italy’s junior ski racing circuit, won his first Wimbledon men’s singles title yesterday, overcoming two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a gripping four-set final, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The victory, his fourth Grand Slam title, cemented his place as the world’s No. 1-ranked tennis player Related: Tennis […]
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