May 23, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
High-Alpine Gateways Reopen: Iconic U.S. Mountain Roads Unlock Summer Adventures for Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial commencement of summer, a network of the United States’ most celebrated high-alpine…
May 23, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
NWAC Celebrates 50 Years of Avalanche Forecasting with a Robust Fall Event Season
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has marked its 50th anniversary with a series of successful fall events designed to foster…
May 23, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
Memorial Day Weekend: A Critical Juncture for Ski Equipment Sales and Consumer Opportunity
As the winter season recedes into memory, Memorial Day weekend emerges as a pivotal period for both consumers and the…
May 23, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
30 Professional Mountain Bikers Go "Mario Karting" In The Austria Alps
A unique blend of extreme sport and playful nostalgia unfolded in the Austrian Alps as professional mountain biker Sam Pilgrim…
May 23, 2026
European Ski Resort News
The Slush Cup, North America’s longest-running end-of-season pond skimming event, kicked off in Banff Sunshine Village last weekend.
The annual spectacle, a hallmark of the Canadian ski season’s conclusion, once again drew a vibrant crowd of enthusiasts to…
May 23, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Bardonecchia Appointed Host of 2029 FIS Para World Championships as FIS Council Finalizes Major Event Calendars in Slovenia
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council has officially concluded its Spring Meetings in Portorož, Slovenia, marking a pivotal…
May 23, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Petra Vlhová Embarks on Ambitious Comeback with New Head Coach Mario Rafetzeder Targeting Elite Alpine Skiing Return
After an absence from the Olympic start gate spanning more than two years and two significant knee surgeries, Slovakian alpine…
May 23, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Victoria Carl Selected for German Elite National Ski Team Despite Doping Ban, Eyes World Championships Comeback
The German Ski Federation (DSV) has announced the inclusion of Victoria Carl in its elite national team roster for the…
May 23, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
The Uninvited Invitational 2026: Elevating Women’s Snowboarding to Unprecedented Heights
The Uninvited, a transformative force that originated as an influential video series dedicated to bridging the significant gender gap in…
May 23, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Killington Resort to Conclude 2025/26 Season with Memorial Day Weekend Skiing on Superstar Glacier, Marking an Extended 180-Day Operation.
Killington, Vermont – Killington Resort, famously dubbed the "Beast of the East," has officially announced that the 2025/26 ski and…
