April 11, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Maine’s Spring Skiing Scene: Only Three Resorts Remain Open as Season Nears its End
As the calendar turns to April, the vibrant skiing and snowboarding season in Maine, known for its approximately 20 operating…
April 11, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Tragedy in the Tyrolean Alps as German Snowboarder Becomes Latest Victim in a Record Breaking Season of Avalanche Fatalities
The alpine community is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old snowboarder from Berlin who was killed in a massive avalanche…
April 11, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Cardigan Middle School Ski Team Achieves Historic Double Sweep at Class A Championship, Propelling Athletes to National and International Stages
In an astonishing display of skill and determination, the Cardigan Middle School ski team delivered an unprecedented performance at the…
April 11, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Marit Ishol Skogan Retires from Biathlon at 27, Ending Promising Career Amidst Challenges
The Norwegian biathlon scene is abuzz with the unexpected retirement of Marit Ishol Skogan, who announced her decision to hang…
April 11, 2026
Freestyle Skiing and X-Games
NEW Partnership Promotes recognition for high school action sports athletes nationwide
The landscape of secondary education athletics is undergoing a significant transformation as the X Games, the preeminent global brand in…
April 11, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Natural Selection Tour 2026 Kicks Off in Revelstoke, Uniting Elite Snowboarders for Backcountry Showdown.
Today officially marks the commencement of the Natural Selection Tour 2026, with legendary snowboarder and event founder Travis Rice giving…
April 11, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Mt. Bachelor Calls it a Season: April 19 Set as Final Day
Mt. Bachelor, a cornerstone of winter sports in the Pacific Northwest and a revered training ground for athletes like Teton…
April 11, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Welcomes New Volunteer and Communications Coordinator to Strengthen Backcountry Safety Outreach
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
April 11, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
The Surprising Truth from a Master Bootfitter: Why Off-the-Shelf Footbeds Might Be Your Best Bet for Skiing Comfort and Performance.
Published on March 4, 2026, a veteran bootfitter, having meticulously crafted over a thousand pairs of custom footbeds, reveals a…
April 11, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Zeb Powell’s Mammoth Snowboard Challenges Pro Riders to Conquer the Unconventional
The world of professional snowboarding is often defined by innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a board, and…