Ski Duo Breaks Speed Record on Mont Blanc, Skiing All 4 Faces and Climbing 24,000 Vertical Feet in Stunning 21 Hours

Record-setting alpinist Benjamin Vรฉdrines, 32, and partner Nicolas Jean recently conquered all four of Mont Blancs incredible faces in an impressive 21 hours. While that accomplishment might be incredible enough, the fact that these two mountaineers conquered the amazing feat in June makes it even more astonishing. Mont Blanc, sitting at an elevation of 15,777 feet, hold snow near its [โ€ฆ]
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The Deadliest Winter Since 2021: A Look at Last Seasonโ€™s Utah Avalanche Center Annual Report

Summer is a time for reflection and building for many parts of the ski industry. Seasons are analyzed, ground is broken on new projects, and new courses are charted for the next winter. The Utah Avalanche Center recently released its annual report, giving the public an inside look about how it thought about the winter in Utah, as well as [โ€ฆ]
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Oregonโ€™s Ski Resorts at Risk as Key Insurer Exits Over Liability Laws

A growing insurance crisis is threatening the future of Oregonโ€™s outdoor recreation industry, with ski resorts sounding the alarm after a major insurer announced it is pulling out of the state. Safehold Special Risk, which has provided coverage for iconic destinations like Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge, is ending its business in Oregon, citing the stateโ€™s unfavorable legal environment [โ€ฆ]
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The Reason You Canโ€™t Build a Snowman in Antarctica

Antarctica is the snowiest and most ice-covered place on Earthโ€”yet paradoxically, itโ€™s also the worldโ€™s largest desert. Less than half a percent of the continent is ice-free, and the Antarctic Ice Sheet contains a staggering 30 million cubic kilometers (7.2 million cubic miles) of ice. This single ice sheet holds about 70% of the planetโ€™s freshwater and 90% of its [โ€ฆ]
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NASA: Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa

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This story first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory and was written by Lindsey Doermann. A powerful storm system brought wintry conditions to Lesotho and South Africa in early June 2025. Snow blanketed higher elevations, while strong winds, cold temperatures, and heavy rains affected lower-elevation and coastal areas. Related: [PHOTOS] Rare Snowfall Blankets Large Parts of South Africa as Cold Front [โ€ฆ]
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Announces $9.4M Infrastructure Investment for 2025-26 Season

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Big White Ski Resort will invest $9.4 million in infrastructure improvements ahead of the 2025 winter season, with upgrades aimed at enhancing sustainability, expanding guest services, and modernizing key lift systems. The resort announced the investment Thursday, June 11, calling it a strategic step in its long-term development plan. The focus for this summer includes expanding power and fiber infrastructure [โ€ฆ]
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Ski Racer Marcel Hirscher Cleared to Returnโ€”Againโ€”with Wildcards, Olympic Hopes, and a Point to Prove

Marcel Hirscher is backโ€”again. The most dominant male skier in Alpine World Cup history has confirmed he will return to competition for the 2025โ€“26 season, fully cleared by doctors and supported by a rare wildcard pathway created by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Related: ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscherโ€™s Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Just six months ago, [โ€ฆ]
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