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Ski Duo Breaks Speed Record on Mont Blanc, Skiing All 4 Faces and Climbing 24,000 Vertical Feet in Stunning 21 Hours

Record-setting alpinist Benjamin Vรฉdrines, 32, and partner Nicolas Jean recently conquered all four of Mont Blancs incredible faces in an impressive 21 hours. While that accomplishment might be incredible enough, the fact that these two mountaineers conquered the amazing feat in June makes it even more astonishing. Mont Blanc, sitting at an elevation of 15,777 feet, hold snow near its […]

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Avatar photo Joseph Kaufmann | June 19, 2025
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New Hope for Kanin-Sella Nevea Cross-Border Resort as Slovenian Government Commits โ‚ฌ30 Million

Kanin Sella Nevea

After nearly two years of closure, the Kanin-Sella Nevea ski resort straddling the Slovenian-Italian border could soon reopen, as the Slovenian government has pledged up to โ‚ฌ30 million for the construction of a new cable car from Bovec to the mountainโ€™s summit. According to Slovenian newspaper Primorske Novice, the cabinet formally endorsed a letter of intent on June 12, contingent […]

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Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2025
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Remains of British Hiker Found High in the Italian Dolomites 6 Months After Going Missing

The body of British Hiker Aziz Ziriat has been found in the Passo di Conca area deep in the Italian Dolomites near the town of Tione Di Trento. Ziriat, 36, went missing January 1 with friend and hiking companion Sam Harris, 35, both from London, England. The pair had been traveling from hut to hut (or rifugi as they are […]

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Avatar photo Joseph Kaufmann | June 5, 2025
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[VIDEO] Skiers Narrowly Avoid Disaster as Plane Lands on Glacier During Alpine Race

A video went viral this weekend of a plane narrowly missing a group of skiers on Monte Rosaโ€™s Colle Sesia glacier, Italy, during the Mezzalama Trophy race. The Swiss-registered Piper PA-18 touched down on the Colle Sesia glacier at 13,878 feet (4,230 meters) just before noon on April 26, as hundreds of ski mountaineers ascended toward Capanna Margherita, one of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 28, 2025
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Italy’s Madonna di Campiglio Ski Area to Cap Daily Visitors in Effort to Curb Overtourism

Madonna di Campiglio

In a first for Italy, the renowned Madonna di Campiglio Ski Area will introduce a cap on daily skier entries starting next winter season. The decision aims to improve slope safety, enhance guest experience, and tackle the mounting challenges of overtourism during peak holiday periods. Related: Avalanche Risk at Maximum as Seasonโ€™s Biggest Snow Storm Shuts Down European Ski Areas […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 18, 2025
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Courmayeur Ski Resort, Italy, Dedicates Ski Run to Federica Brignone, Honoring Her Extraordinary Career and Dominant World Cup Season

This past Sunday, Courmayeur ski resort in Italy’s Aosta Valley officially renamed one of its iconic ski runs to honor Italyโ€™s most decorated female alpine skier. Slope 14 will now bear the name of Federica Brignone, a tribute to her exceptional achievements and lifelong connection to the Aosta Valley. Related:ย Pushing the Age Limit: Lindsey Vonnโ€™s Historic Podium at Age 40 […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 31, 2025
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Courmayeur, Italy, Report: The Secret Zone Chutes

Report from March 7, 2025 On my last full day in Courmayeur, Italy, I decided on a secret zone I’d found the week before. It hosts north-facing terrain and holds recrystallized powder (I hoped). The trip out there wasn’t bad but the skin took me longer than anticipated. It takes about 1.5 hours to the top. I had a plethora […]

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Miles Clark | March 11, 2025
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La Thuile, Italy, Report: 37,500 Skiable Acres, 94-Miles of Trails, 4,728 Vertical Feet, 39 Ski Lifts, 2 Countries

Report from March 7, 2025 On Friday of last week, we skied La Thuile ski resort in La Thuile, Italy. La Thuile, Italy, is part of the Espace San Bernardo ski area, which connects to La Rosiรจre ski area in France.ย  Related: Ski Resorts Where You Can Ski or Board in 2 Countries in 1 Day The first thing we […]

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Miles Clark | March 10, 2025
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