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American Guiding Companies Call Off All Mt. Elbrus, Russia Climbing Expeditions for 2022

The U.S. Embassy in Russia has issued a Level 4 – Do Not Travel advisory for the Mt. Elbrus region in Russia, discouraging Americans from climbing or visiting Europe’s tallest peak. American guiding companies, such as Alpenglow Expeditions which frequents Mt. Elbrus, have canceled all expeditions for 2022 because of the current geopolitical climate regarding Russia and its invasion of Ukraine. […]
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Norwegian Ski Federation Bans Russian Athletes From Competing in Upcoming Events

Marit Bjoergen (3) of Norway leads the pack, including Jessie Diggins (4), during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships mass start 30K on Saturday March 4, in Lahti, Finland. (Getty Images/Agence Zoom-Giovanni Auletta)

Norway’s ski federation said Saturday that Russian skiers are not welcome to compete in their country due to “violations of international law and attacks on the Ukrainian people.” The decision directly contradicts International Ski Federation (FIS) policy announced late Friday. Related: FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events On Friday, the FIS […]
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FIS Cancels All Forthcoming 2022 World Cup Events in Russia, Including Ski Cross and Aerial Events

After some confusion during the Qualifying for the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup in Sunny Valley, Russia, the international governing body of Ski and Snowboard racing has canceled all World Cup events that were to be hosted in Russia. This action comes amid a Russian military operation in Ukraine, and most notably affected the Ski Cross World Cup scheduled […]
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[OLYMPICS] 15-Year-Old Russian Skater Cleared to Compete Despite Positive Drug Test

Russian teenage skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, despite testing positive for a banned substance. In a controversial decision, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of the 15-year-old figure skater after she tested positive for a banned heart medication. Related: [OLYMPICS] Medal Ceremony Postponed as 15-Year-Old Russian Skater Caught […]
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5 Climbers Froze to Death in Snowstorm on Europe’s Highest Mountain This Weekend

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Five mountain climbers have died after getting caught in a snowstorm on Europe’s highest mountain, Mount Elbrus in Russia. Fourteen others were rescued from the summit, during high winds, low visibility, and temperatures of -4ºF. Eleven of those rescued were taken to hospital. The ‘non-professional’ group sent out an SOS call at around 5 pm local time on Thursday at an […]
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