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Fatal Avalanche Strikes at Jikepulin, China, Days After Freeride World Tour Qualifying Event

A fatal avalanche occurred at Jikepulin Ski Resort in the Altai Mountains of Northwest China, near the Mongolian and Kazakhstani borders. China Daily reported that the incident happened outside of a designated ski trail early in the afternoon and resulted in one person buried and killed. Professional rescue teams were quickly dispatched and recovered the victim less than three hours […]
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In China’s Far Altay Mountains, Hemu Village Rises as a Freeride Destination Amidst a Booming Ski Industry

China’s ski industry is thriving. Driven by national policy, heavy investment, and a surge of new participants following the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the country is experiencing sustained, rapid growth across nearly every metric tied to winter sports. Related: Himalaya 500: A Project to Ski 500 Lines in the Planet’s Highest Mountain Range Industry reports from the 2024-25 season show skier […]
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China’s Indoor Ski Center Boom Levels Up as the Largest Indoor Ski Center Huafa Snow World Opens on September 29

In China’s world of superlatives, it can be hard to keep track, but once again a Chinese indoor ski center is claiming the title of ‘largest in the world.’ Huafa Ice & Snow World in Shenzhen will officially open on September 29, and will be the largest indoor ski center in the world with a staggering 100,000 square meters (1.08 […]
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Nepalese Climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja Becomes First Person in History to Summit Mountains Over 8,000 Meters 50 Times

Nepalese climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja—also known as Nimsdai—made history on July 3 by becoming the first person to successfully summit mountains over 8,000 meters (24,000 feet) a staggering 50 times. Purja is well known for his record-setting in the mountains and notable first ascents throughout his climbing career. A native of Nepal, Purja initially served in the Nepalese Gurkha combat […]
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Changbai Mountain Resort Quietly Becomes China’s Next Big Winter Destination

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Tucked into China’s snow-covered northeast, Changbai Mountain Wanda International Resort is emerging as one of the country’s most ambitious winter tourism hubs, blending high-end design, year-round attractions, and massive scale to meet the growing demand for mountain recreation. Located in Jilin Province at the western base of the Changbai Mountains, the resort spans 21 square kilometers (8.1 square miles) and […]
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Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ, Signs Collaboration Deal with Chinese Ski Region

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The future of ski tourism is continuing to evolve, as Cardrona Alpine Resort—New Zealand’s biggest ski resort—recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Chongli District Ice and Snow Association, a top Chinese ski resort region. RealNZ, the Queenstown tourism company that owns the Cardrona Alpine Resort, plans to cooperate with the Chongli District Ice and Snow Association on […]
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China Claims the Most Ski Resorts in the World—But Do the Numbers Stack Up?

China has recently staked its claim as the country with the most ski resorts in the world. According to the National Sports General Administration’s December 2023 figures, the nation boasts 935 ski resorts. However, the more conservative “2023-24 China Ski Industry White Book,” authored by industry expert Benny Wu, places that number at 719. While impressive, the discrepancy invites a […]
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Phase II of China’s Taicang Alps Resort Aims to Create the Largest Indoor Ski Area in the World

Much of the East Coast and especially the Northeast just received its first major heat wave of the summer making it unbearable to go outside for most people. The extreme heat brings thoughts and memories of the snow and hitting the slopes during the winter for skiers. The thoughts on climate change and the warming trends that have been happening […]
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[OLYMPICS] Men’s Super-G Race Recap: USA’s Ryan Cochran-Siegle Captures First Men’s Skiing Medal Since Sochi

Ryan Cochran-Siegle is an Olympic Medallist. The 29-year-old from Vermont started 14th in the Men’s Super-G on February 8th and came to the bottom 0.04s behind Austrian super-star Matthias Mayer. Stefan Rogentin from Switzerland kicked off the second men’s alpine event of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing. Rogentin took top honors in the training of the men’s Downhill but ended […]
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[OLYMPICS] Mikaela Shiffrin Out of Olympic Giant Slalom After First Run

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medallist Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic Giant Slalom campaign in Beijing was over as quickly as it began. The 26-year-old superstar from Colorado seemed to be on impeccable form in the leadup to the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, with Giant Slalom World Cup wins in Soelden, Austria, and Courchevel, France earlier this season. Shiffrin started the Beijing Giant Slalom […]
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US President Joe Biden Considering Diplomatic Boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China

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United States President Joe Biden announced yesterday that his administration is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. Related: Mikaela Shiffrin on Beijing 2022 Olympics: Morality, Boycotting, and Doing her Job A diplomatic boycott would mean that only athletes and backroom staff would travel to China. No US officials would attend the games. When asked about […]
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Beijing Announces COVID Plans for 2022 Winter Olympics

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With COVID conditions fluctuating globally, many events are still taking the issue and precautions seriously to prevent more outbreaks. One important global event that is taking drastic measures is the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Recently, Beijing announced its COVID precautions for the Games. Contrary to this year’s Summer Olympics, Beijing is allowing spectators in 2022. Unfortunately, the tickets […]
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China Indefinitely Bans All Extreme Sports Events in Wake of Death of 21 Ultra Runners

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China has banned indefinitely extreme sports events, including ultramarathon, trail marathons, and wingsuit flying, in the wake of the deaths of twenty-one ultra runners last month. Last Saturday, the runners were killed when extreme weather hit during their ultra-marathon in the mountainous section of a 62-mile (100km) race. Hail, freezing rain, and high winds bombarded runners during the high-altitude section of […]
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