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Audi Italy Director Fabrizio Longo Dies in Tragic 700-Foot Via Ferrata Fall

Fabrizio Longo, the director of Audi Italy, tragically passed away on Saturday, August 31, after a 700-foot fall from a 10,000-foot mountain in Italy. The 62-year-old executive, known for his passion for mountaineering, was climbing the Cima Payer in the Adamello mountain range when the accident occurred. Despite his expertise, Longo fell near the 10,023′ summit while navigating a Via […]
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How to Volunteer at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

Volunteering at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics offers a front-row seat to an incredible array of sports, including alpine skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, ski-jumping, and bobsled. The Games will feature sports across various disciplines, attracting athletes from over 90 countries. Typically, the Winter Olympics host about 2,800 athletes, all competing at the highest level in their respective sports. These athletes […]
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Italian Ski Resort Fires Up Snow Guns to Keep Guests Cool Amid Summer Heat

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Located at higher elevations, ski areas typically have cooler temperatures than the surrounding lowlands due to decreased atmospheric pressure. Generally, for every 1,000 feet gained in elevation, a drop in temperature of 3.6°F can be expected, although weather conditions and humidity can change this lapse rate. For this reason, mountainous areas can offer relief for those looking to cool off […]
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Bodies of 2 Missing Climbers Discovered Dangling From Rock Face

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Two Austrian mountaineers were found dead in the Italian Alps after being reported missing earlier this week. Their bodies were discovered dangling from their climbing ropes at an altitude of approximately 2,000 meters (about 6,600 feet) on Cima di Riofreddo in the Julian Alps. The Italian emergency rescue service Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico Friuli Venezia Giulia (CNSAS) confirmed the tragic […]
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Massive Landslide Destroys Ski Slope at Foppolo/Carona Brembo Ski Area in Italy

A massive landslide struck the ski slopes of the Foppolo/Carona (Brembo Ski) ski area in Italy in the early afternoon of May 31, prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. The landslide occurred on the slope leading downhill from Montebello towards the Cross-Valgussera Pass, causing significant damage and raising safety concerns. Thankfully, nobody was killed or injured. Related: Australia’s Worst […]
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World Cup Speed Skier Jean Daniel Pession and His Girlfriend Killed in Tragic Accident While Backcountry Skiing in Italy

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Italian World Cup speed skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend, Elisa Arlian, have been killed while backcountry skiing in Italy’s Aosta Valley. The Italian Winter Sports Federation announced the news yesterday in an official statement. Related: World Champion Mountaineer Amongst 3 Dead in Italian Avalanche The fatal incident occurred while they were touring above Champoluc in the Aosta Valley […]
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