Beat the Heatwave: The 2025 Winter Season is Underway at Valle Nevado, Chile

DEEP snow at Valle Nevado.

As summer temperatures soar across the United States, Valle Nevado in Chile offers a unique and refreshing escape: deep powder, high-alpine adventure, and world-class skiing just as the Northern Hemisphere swelters. For American skiers and snowboarders, the 2025 season at Valle Nevado is the perfect opportunity to trade heatwaves for fresh tracks, all while taking advantage of exclusive passholder benefits […]
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Deer Valley, UT, Developer Secures $600 Million Loan for New Four Seasons Luxury Alpine Village

Extell Development Company, a New York-based, full-service national real estate developer, today announced the closing of a $600 million construction loan for Four Seasons Resort and Residences Deer Valley, located within Deer Valley East Village, the first new luxury alpine village to be developed in North America in over forty years. Financed by JVP Management, an investment firm headquartered in […]
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Everest Earthquake Survivor Summits All 446 Mountains in England and Wales in 45 Day Self-Powered Journey

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Alex Staniforth, a Kendal, UK-based adventurer and mental health advocate, has become the first person to summit all 446 mountains in England and Wales in a single, continuous, self-powered journey. Staniforth completed the feat in just 45 days, running up every summit and cycling between them, covering more than 1,900 miles (3,000 kilometers) and ascending over 328,000 feet (100,000 meters)—an […]
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A Closer Look Behind the Innovative Backfill Technology That Powered the Teton Pass, WY, Road Repair After a Devastating Landslide

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When a massive landslide took out a section of Wyoming Highway 22 on June 8, 2024, it didn’t just damage pavement—it cut off a lifeline. Known as the Teton Pass “Big Fill Slide,” the collapse destroyed a key stretch of road that connects eastern Idaho’s Teton Valley with Jackson Hole, Wyoming—a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The sudden failure, triggered by extreme weather […]
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NOAA July 2025 Updated Outlook: Drier West, Wetter East, and Monsoon Possibilities

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its 30-day outlook for July 2025 yesterday, offering a detailed forecast for temperature and precipitation patterns across the United States. This forecast is based on the latest model guidance, ocean temperatures, and surface moisture conditions, providing a comprehensive view of the month ahead. Related: NOAA July 2025 Outlook: Western U.S. to be […]
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[PHOTOS] Rare Snow Turns Argentina’s Atlantic Beaches White for First Time Since 2013

Rare snowfall hits Argentina's beaches.

Rare snow transformed Argentina’s Atlantic coast into a winter wonderland on Monday, as an intense polar cold front swept across the country, blanketing beaches and resort towns in Buenos Aires Province. Residents of coastal communities such as Miramar, Monte Hermoso, Mar del Plata, Costa del Este, and San Eduardo del Mar awoke to find their sandy shores and streets hidden […]
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Deer Valley, Utah, Provides Updates on its Massive New Infrastructure That’s Set to More than Double its Snowmaking Capabilities

Construction is underway for one of North America's most advanced snowmaking systems. Photo Credit: Deer Valley

Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, is undergoing a massive transformation. This includes upgrades to existing facilities, expansion of the skiable terrain, and the new Deer Valley East Village to name just a few of the projects that encompass the “Expanded Excellence” plan. One of the biggest undertakings of the transformation is the major upgrade to the snowmaking infrastructure. […]
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FIS and IOC Tighten Ski Jumping Rules Ahead of 2026 Olympics After Numerous Industry Scandals

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As the ski jumping world looks ahead to the 2026 Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, the issues around cheating and unfair advantages resurface. Earlier this year at the 2025 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Trondheim, Norway, a serious cheating scandal occurred, involving the Norwegian ski jumping team and their ski suits. The controversy was centered around the intentional manipulation of […]
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Norwegian Ski Racer Weds Longtime Girlfriend in Fairytale Wedding in Salzburg, Austria

Last weekend, Norwegian ski racer Henrik Kristoffersen married his longtime girlfriend and mother of his son, Tonje Barkenes, in a joyful three-day celebration in Salzburg, Austria. Kristoffersen, 30, tied the knot with Barkenes, also 30, in their adopted home Salzburg, where they were joined by family and friends under sunny skies for a wedding filled with laughter, heartfelt vows, and […]
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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

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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

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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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