April 18, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Delila Quinn’s Resilient Return to the Freeride World Tour: A Masterclass in Redefining Success
The journey to the pinnacle of professional sports is rarely a linear ascent, and for Delila Quinn, a 22-year-old freeride…
April 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Honoring a Legacy of Avalanche Forecasting in the Pacific Northwest
The 2025-26 season marks a momentous occasion for the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC): 50 years of dedicated service to the…
April 17, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
SKI Magazine’s Record-Breaking Test Year Unveils Top 2027 Skis Amidst Challenging Low-Snow Conditions.
Despite a winter marked by notably lean snowpacks across the Western United States, the 2025-2026 season proved to be an…
April 17, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Snowboard Pioneer Paul Alden, Architect of Competitive Snowboarding in North America, Dies at 89
Paul Alden, a foundational figure whose behind-the-scenes efforts were instrumental in transforming competitive snowboarding from a fringe activity into a…
April 17, 2026
European Ski Resort News
Austria’s Winter Tourism Surges with 5.5% Growth in Overnight Stays Fueled by International Demand
Preliminary overnight stay statistics released by Statistics Austria for February 2026 and the cumulative winter season reveal a robust and…
April 17, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
The End of an Era: Alpine Ski Racing Bids Farewell to a Storied Class of World Cup Veterans in 2026
The 2026 season of the men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup has drawn to a close, marked by a poignant wave…
April 17, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Skarverennet Forced to Relocate Start and Finish Due to Severe Weather Conditions
The highly anticipated Skarverennet, a popular and star-studded long-distance ski race, has been compelled to implement significant changes to its…
April 17, 2026
Freestyle Skiing and X-Games
Historic Action Sports Milestone as MoonPay X Games League Prepares for Inaugural Coed Draft in Los Angeles
The landscape of professional action sports is set to undergo a fundamental transformation this Thursday, March 12, as the MoonPay…
April 17, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Vanderhoof Man Recovers After Defensive Grizzly Bear Attack on Rural Property, Prompting Renewed Calls for Wildlife Awareness
A routine Monday evening walk on a rural farm property in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, escalated into a harrowing fight for…
April 17, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
Winter 2025-26 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña and Neutral ENSO Conditions in the Pacific Northwest
The winter of 2024-25 offered a stark reminder that a weak La Niña does not automatically guarantee the deep, mid-winter…