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10-Year-Old Awarded Carnegie Medal for 16-Foot Ski Lift Rescue

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One boy’s quick thinking saved the life of a friend. And now, he’s being recognized for his heroics. At a September 16 ceremony, 10-year-old Virginia Beach native Major Metzger was awarded the Carnegie Medal for saving his friend from falling off a chairlift at Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort. Presented by Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, the Carnegie Medal is the highest honor for […]
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American Ski Guide from Utah Dies in Fall Near Osorno Volcano, Chile

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Renowned American mountain guide Todd Passey, an internationally decorated IFMGA-certified guide based in Utah, has died following a fatal fall while skiing near Osorno Volcano in southern Chile’s Los Lagos region. According to initial reporting from Chilean news station T13 and radio network Cooperativa, the accident occurred at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, as a guided group […]
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Record-Setting Speed Climber Jake Whisenant Dies After a Fall in the Sierra Nevada, CA

Jacob Whisenant, a well-known speed climber from Mammoth Lakes, California, died on Sunday, August 2, after a climbing accident in Sequoia National Park. While the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release specific information, the death was ruled an accident, caused by blunt-force trauma as a result of a fall. His body was recovered and transferred to the Sheriff’s […]
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Tragedy Strikes on the Matterhorn as 2 Mountaineers Fall to Their Deaths During High-Altitude Descent

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[Updated July 20 with identity of deceased] A weekend climb on one of the world’s most famous peaks has ended in heartbreak. Two mountaineers lost their lives on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after suffering a fatal fall while descending the iconic Matterhorn near Zermatt, Switzerland. Related: Shrinking Winters Push Small Bavarian Ski Resort of Kranzberg to the Brink of Permanent […]
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Martin Kuprianowicz |
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Tragedy in the Karakoram: Legendary French Steep Skier Guillaume Pierrel Dies in Avalanche on K6

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The global mountaineering and steep skiing communities are mourning the loss of Guillaume “Gee” Pierrel, who died following a devastating avalanche on K6 (7,282 m) in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range Wednesday morning, June 24. According to preliminary reports from local Hushe Valley authorities, the 43-year-old French mountain guide and extreme skier was caught by a sudden slide of snow and rock during […]
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Nepali Guide Survives 6 Days Alone in Everest’s Death Zone, Then Crawls Out Alive

Going missing high on Mount Everest is usually a death sentence. However, Nepali mountain guide Dawa “Hillary” Sherpa defied the odds, surviving six days alone in the Death Zone after disappearing during a summit descent. Presumed dead and mourned by his family, Sherpa was eventually found alive in the Khumbu Icefall, completing what may rank among the greatest survival stories in […]
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Fewer Skiers, Fewer Avalanches — But Colorado’s Trauma Deaths Held Steady

Colorado’s snow-starved 2025-26 season produced fewer skier visits, limited avalanche activity, and reduced traffic in the backcountry. Despite this, the number of trauma-related deaths at resorts across the state remained stubbornly high. Of the 13 total deaths that occurred in-bounds at Colorado ski resorts, 9 of them were trauma-related, according to a Colorado Sun report by Jason Blevins. All 9 trauma-related […]
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Skier Convicted of Manslaughter Following Fatal 2022 Collision with British Child

In a ruling handed down by the Bonneville judicial court in Haute-Savoie, France, a 43-year-old volunteer firefighter has been convicted of manslaughter following a high-speed collision that claimed the life of a five-year-old British girl. The court sentenced the man to a 12-month suspended term and ordered a payment of €165,000 in damages to the bereaved family, according to updated […]
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Martin Kuprianowicz |
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Community Rallies Around Alyeska, AK, Ski Coach Following Serious Accident at Resort Pond Skim

A popular springtime tradition at Alyeska Resort turned tragic this past Saturday when a participant sustained serious injuries during the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup. According to reporting from Alaska’s News Source, 29-year-old William Ingrim is currently hospitalized following a high-speed crash during the event’s signature pond skim. Video footage from the Alyeska Resort Spring Carnival shows Ingrim descending the slope […]
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[VIDEO] Avalanche Survivor Shares Harrowing Account of Norway Slide That Caught 13

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Hannah Hughes | Epic Adventure Travel (@adventurewithhannah) A survivor who was carried roughly 600 feet (200 meters) down a mountain during a recent avalanche in northern Norway has shared a video outlining her account of what happened and emphasizing a desire to help others learn from the harrowing experience. […]
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New Details Emerge After Backcountry Avalanche Outside Brighton Resort, UT, Boundary

Looking down a slope near Brighton Ski Resort that recently avalanched, carrying two skiers with it.

Previously unanswered questions regarding the skier-triggered slide just beyond the ropes of Brighton Resort on Saturday, January 4, are now coming clear as the two involved skiers have stepped forward. The avalanche occurred in Hidden Canyon, a backcountry area easily accessible from the northern slopes of Brighton Resort. It ran roughly 600 feet, with a width and depth of 200 […]
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Breckenridge Collision Case Could Redefine Ski Resort Liability in Colorado

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Whether skiing or snowboarding, every mountain visitor seeks the joy and good times of their sport. Yet, we must acknowledge the inherent risks involved with riding downhill, whether stemming from terrain or man-made hazards. While we riders understand risk, the resorts that provide these great experiences worry about liability. Related: Ever Read The Fine Print On A Ski Area Waiver? […]
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Baby Survives 160-Foot Fall Down Mountain at Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Ski Resort, Austria

A 10-week-old baby sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the Austrian Alps after their baby carriage rolled down a mountain slope around 12.55 p.m. on July 14. According to Austrian police, the incident occurred while the 23-year-old mother was hiking with the baby and the father in the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis area of the Tyrolean Alps. The mother stopped to open a gate when the stroller […]
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Czech Ski Association Launches Fundraiser for Injured Ski Racer Tereza Nová

The Czech Ski Association has launched a fundraiser to support Czech ski racer Tereza Nová. Nová suffered a catastrophic crash on January 24, 2025, during race training on the Kandahar slope in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The 27-year-old sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to the BG Unfallklinik in Murnau, Germany, where she spent nearly a month after being put in an […]
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Should Chairlift Safety Bars be a Legal Requirement in the United States?

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For the last several decades, there has been an ongoing debate across the United States on whether safety bars and lowering them should be a legal requirement on chairlifts. The 2024-25 season saw several incidents make national headlines, involving various resorts across the United States. While some of these incidents were due to a mechanical issue, some of these incidents […]
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Norwegian Freeskier Bernt Marius Rørstad Makes Salomon International Team After Tragically Losing Right Foot in Speed Racing Accident

Many athletes have been injured throughout their careers. Being a professional athlete means playing through the pain and hurt, often even if you are injured. These athletes will seek the best care and medical treatment they can receive to get back on the “field” as soon as possible. Some injuries may be a torn ligament or broken bone, and some […]
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