Human Remains Found in Blatten, Switzerland, Following Massive Glacier Collapse Last Month

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[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

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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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4 Arrested After Drag Racing Supercars in Grand Teton National Park, WY

Four people were arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly drag racing luxury sports cars on Teton Park Road in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. The incident, which unfolded around 5 p.m., prompted a coordinated response from 12 National Park Service rangers and resulted in the impounding of at least two vehicles. Related: National Park Service No Longer Pursuing Legal Action Against […]
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Swiss Skier Lara Gut-Behrami to Retire After 2026 Olympic Season

Two-time overall World Cup champion Lara Gut-Behrami has announced she will be retiring after the 2025-26 Olympic season. The 34-year-old Swiss skier revealed her plans at a sponsor’s event in Zurich this week, confirming that the upcoming Winter Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo will mark her final competitive appearance. Related: The 11 Wealthiest Skiers and Snowboarders in the World Gut-Behrami’s decision […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: 15 Inches of Snow For New Zealand This Weekend

This forecast was written at 10:30 a.m. PST on Thursday, June 26, 2025. A compact but productive late-week southerly pulse will blanket the South Island with 4″–15″ of new snow through Saturday night, with the deepest totals in the Mackenzie Basin, a healthy refresher around Queenstown–Wanaka, and only wind-raked leftovers for the North Island. Freezing levels fall quickly Friday night, […]
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Public Urged to Help Protect 58 Million Acres of National Forest as Trump Administration Moves to Repeal Roadless Rule

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More than 50 million acres of protected U.S. forestlands could face new threats as the Trump administration moves to eliminate longstanding environmental safeguards. On June 23, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that the administration intends to rescind the Forest Service Roadless Rule, a federal policy that has safeguarded vast swaths of national forestland from new road construction, logging, […]
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2 Survivors Wearing Life Jackets Escape Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy That Killed 6

Six people are confirmed dead, two remain missing, and two others were hospitalized after a boat capsized in rough waters on Lake Tahoe Saturday evening, with authorities confirming the only survivors were wearing life jackets. Emergency crews responded around 5 p.m. on June 21 after the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received reports of an overturned boat carrying 10 people […]
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Could Trump’s Tariffs Derail Travel Plans? U.S.–Canada Tourism Faces Uncertain Summer Ahead of July 15 Deadline

Summer has officially begun, meaning many people will be traveling and going on vacations. Tourism generates billions of dollars annually in the United States and is vital to communities and small businesses. This is when these businesses are gearing up for their busy season. It is a short and crucial time when these businesses make enough money to make it […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Another 20″ of Snow Poised to Deepen South America’s Stellar Season

This forecast was created at noon PST on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. A one-two punch of mid-week and weekend storms will blanket the central and southern Andes with fresh snow, topping out near 20” at Corralco and 16” at Portillo by Monday. The first wave, late Wednesday into Thursday, puts down a supportive, slightly denser base, while a colder surge […]
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19 People and Dog Rescued After Being Trapped for Hours in Austrian Cable Car Damaged During Storm

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19 people and a dog were rescued unharmed Monday evening after spending more than four hours trapped in a gondola suspended high above the ground during a summer storm in western Austria. The passengers were riding the Karrenseilbahn, a popular cable car in the state of Vorarlberg, when severe winds struck the area around 3:00 p.m. local time, pushing two […]
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[PHOTOS] Crews Clear 3 Foot Drifts as Summer Snow Hits 10,947′ Beartooth Pass, WY/MT

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A rare June snowstorm brought up to 14 inches of snow and drifts exceeding three feet to the high country along U.S. 212 over Beartooth Pass this past weekend, forcing a temporary closure of the scenic highway and sending Yellowstone National Park crews scrambling to clear roads. Despite the calendar reading late June, winter conditions persisted, with whiteout visibility and […]
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Australia’s Highest Chairlift Debuts at Perisher Resort This Week

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After more than a decade of planning and anticipation, the Mt. Perisher 6 Chairlift will open to the public on Friday, June 27, ushering in a new chapter for Australia’s largest ski resort. The $26 million (AUD) project, developed in partnership with renowned lift manufacturer Doppelmayr, promises to transform the guest experience on Mt Perisher with faster, smoother, and more […]
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Trump Administration Rescinds Roadless Rule, Raising Questions for Backcountry Skiing and Forest Access

The Trump administration has rescinded the 2001 Roadless Rule, a move that could reshape how 58.5 million acres of national forestland are accessed, managed and developed—with direct implications for the ski industry and backcountry users. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will lift the two-decade-old protections, describing the rule as overly restrictive and outdated. The Roadless Rule […]
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French Alpinist Vivian Bruchez Becomes First to Climb and Ski All 82 of the Alps’ 4,000-Meter Peaks

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French mountain guide and ski mountaineer Vivian Bruchez has become the first person to climb and ski all 82 summits over 4,000 meters (13,00 feet) in the Alps—a feat that has taken more than two decades, dozens of partners, and an unwavering commitment to both athleticism and alpine ethics. On June 20, Bruchez summited Pointe Marguerite (4,065 meters, 13,337 feet) […]
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