Alps

Unraveling the Alpine Rockfall Phenomenon: Permafrost’s Complex Role in Mountain Instability

The recent surge in dramatic rockfalls across the Alps, from catastrophic events like the Marmolada ice collapse to the burial…

GB Snowsport Unveils Exciting New Talent for 2026/27 Alpine Season Amidst Era of Transition

The landscape of British alpine skiing is set for a dynamic evolution with the announcement of the Tenzing GB Snowsport…

A Miracle in the Austrian Alps: Paraglider Survives Mid-Air Collision with Small Plane

Salzburg, Austria – May 26, 2026 – In a harrowing incident that defied the odds, a 44-year-old Austrian woman, an…

British Woman Dies in Spain Following Tragic Fall

A British woman has tragically died in Spain, prompting an investigation by local authorities and renewed calls for hikers to…

A Doctor’s Petition for Enhanced Alpine Responsibility Code Enforcement Gains Significant Traction

June 1, 2026 – A grassroots movement advocating for stricter enforcement of slope safety regulations at Whistler Blackcomb and other…

Mammoth Mountain Extends Spring Skiing as VIP SKI Opens 2027/28 Bookings Amidst Swiss Hotel Pricing Concerns

Mammoth Lakes, CA – June 1, 2026 – Mammoth Mountain, a jewel of California’s Sierra Nevada, has announced an extended…

Oigschtchummun Glacier Shows Alarming Instability Near Site of Devastating Blatten Collapse

May 23rd, 2026 Last modified on May 26th, 2026 Almost a year to the day after the catastrophic collapse of…

Ben’s Bus Pioneers Carbon Neutrality in Ski Transfers by Funding African Solar Projects

May 22nd, 2026, Last modified on May 26th, 2026 In a significant move towards environmental responsibility within the winter tourism…

Seven Nations Challenge FIS President Johan Eliasch’s Leadership Amidst Financial and Governance Concerns Ahead of Crucial Elections

The International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS) is embroiled in a significant power struggle as seven member nations have formally…

Unprecedented Spring Heatwave Forces Glacier Ski Resorts to Adapt, Highlighting Climate Change Impacts

Geneva, Switzerland – May 29, 2026 – An unprecedented spring heatwave, currently gripping the European Alps, is forcing significant operational…