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EU Commission Raids Headquarters of 3 Major Austrian Ski Brands in Alleged Price-Fixing Probe

The European Commission has raided the headquarters of three of Austria’s biggest ski manufacturers—Atomic, Fischer, and Blizzard—over suspicions of illegal price fixing in the European winter sports equipment market. The coordinated operation, carried out just days before the Alpine Ski World Cup opener in Sölden, Austria, on October 25, struck at the heart of Austria’s ski industry. Investigators from the […]
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Blizzard Revamps Zero G Collection, Introduces Women’s-Specific Models

WEST LEBANON, NH (Feb 19, 2025)–Blizzard is proud to introduce the redesigned Zero G collection of touring skis, delivering even more control and security in the backcountry. With input from patrollers, athletes, and freeride-oriented backcountry skiers, the construction of new models leans on innovative uses of wood, minimizing the use of carbon fiber to ensure consistent, reliable performance through every […]
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Kirkwood Mountain, CA, Shuts Down Operation Due to Blizzard Conditions

Kirkwood Mountain, California, is another ski resort in the Sierra Nevada that has shut down operations due to extreme weather conditions. June Mountain, California, also shut down on Thursday, February 13, due to extreme weather and safety concerns. On its website, the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center stated that very dangerous avalanche conditions exist today. Large natural avalanches are likely at […]
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Blizzard Introduces New Frontside Collection: STORMBIRD

Balancing performance and accessibility, Stormbird empowers frontside skiers to unlock their full potential. WEST LEBANON, NH (JAN 27, 2024): Blizzard is proud to introduce Stormbird, an all-new collection of system skis designed to balance performance and approachability for beginner to advanced frontside/all-mountain skiers. Ranging in waist widths from 82 ($899) to 72 ($499), the collection is intentionally designed to bridge […]
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8-Year-Old Girl Survives 7-Hour Outdoor Ordeal in Colorado Blizzard After Family’s Car Got Stuck in Snow

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On Friday, November 8, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Regional Communications Center received reports of a missing 8-year-old girl in the area of Soap Weed Rd and Mid Jones Rd in eastern El Paso County. The child had become lost after her family’s vehicle got stuck in the snow, prompting the family to search for […]
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Blizzard Announces Recipients of $60k in Grants from the Hilaree Nelson Fund

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Blizzard is thrilled to announce the recipients of grants from the Hilaree Nelson fund, developed through sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson limited edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” The limited release raised $60,000 to be donated to causes important to Nelson: empowering women in the outdoor space and addressing climate change.   “It is such […]
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Blizzard Releases New Black Pearl Collection, Reinforcing the Ski’s Legacy as ‘The Boss’

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Blizzard is proud to introduce a brand-new collection of their iconic women’s all-mountain skis, the Black Pearl. One of the best-selling skis of all time, the Black Pearl has become known as a reliable, balanced ski that has transformed how women approach the mountain. While the construction and tech have been revamped with this collection, the spirit remains the same–still […]
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Blizzard Accepting Grant Applications For up to $60,000 Raised From Hilaree Nelson Ski and Book

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Blizzard is thrilled to announce the raising of $60,000 from the sales of the special release Hilaree Nelson Limited Edition ski and children’s book, “Leader of the Pack.” This remarkable achievement reflects the community’s strong support and enthusiasm for honoring Hilaree’s legacy of inspiration, empowerment, and advocacy. With this achievement comes an initiative to distribute these funds to non-profits or […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Early Week Cold Front Kicks Off an Active Pattern For Colorado

NWS Estimated Snow Totals. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary The abnormally warm and windy pattern in Colorado comes to an end on Tuesday when a cold front sweeps across the state from the northwest. Snow showers start popping up over the mountains Monday morning, almost a full 24 hours in advance of the cold front. With relatively warm temperatures, snow should […]
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Blizzard Unleashes New Collection of No Ordinary Skis – Anomaly

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An all-mountain ski by definition but an Anomaly by experience Blizzard is proud to introduce a brand-new collection of all-mountain skis crafted for skiers who defy the ordinary, Anomaly. Recognizing the ambiguity of the “all-mountain” category and the evolving needs of skiers who want a ski that marries downhill performance with multi-terrain versatility, Anomaly provides the foundation for skiers to […]
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Blizzard Unveils a Heartfelt Tribute to Hilaree Nelson With Limited-Edition Ski and Children’s Book

The project’s artwork and book were created by women from Blizzard’s Women2Women Group Yesterday, Blizzard announced the special release of a limited-edition Sheeva 10 and a children’s book, Leader of the Pack, in honor of fallen ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson. A Blizzard athlete and icon that inspired a generation, this release is an homage to her legacy, created by the very […]
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[VIDEO] Rangers Rescue 20-30 Cars as Blizzard Conditions Hit 14,115′ Pike’s Peak, CO, in June

Ranger Stephen ‘Pete’ Peterson captured these intense blizzard conditions at the summit of Pike’s Peak in Colorado as he worked to get visitors stuck in the sudden storm to safety. Related: Mount Washington, NH, Sees Snowiest June on Record With More Snow on the Forecast Heavy snow and winds up to 50mph caused icy roads and zero visibility. Stephen and his […]
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Blizzard Launches All-New Freeride Collection | Rustler and Sheeva Models Are Completely Redesigned and Built to PRESS SEND

New Athlete-driven Rustler and Sheeva models are completely redesigned and built to PRESS SEND Blizzard proudly introduces the next generation of their best-selling freeride skis, Rustler and Sheeva, fully re-engineered to pop, drop or float off anything and everything thrown their way. There’s no shortage of Austrian-grade innovation in these skis, from new molds to new construction technologies. But ask anyone […]
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Recycle Your Ski Boot: Sustainability Initiative by Blizzard-Tecnica

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Blizzard-Tecnica, a division of the Italian Tecnica Group S.P.A., launched a revolutionary ski boot recycling initiative in Europe in autumn 2021 called “RecycleYourBoots,” short ‘RYB’. More than just a lip-service promise to recycle, the division of the Italian ski and boot manufacturer actually devised an entire end-to-end project from collection, transport, and breaking down of materials to reusing the recycled […]
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