altitude

Meet The Yosemite Toad: California’s Rare High-Altitude Amphibian

The Yosemite Toad ( Anaxyrus canorus ), a unique resident of California’s majestic Sierra Nevada, faces a precarious future. This…

Austrian Paraglider Survives High Altitude Mid-Air Collision with Motorized Aircraft in Salzburg Region

The alpine skies over the Piesendorf area in Salzburg became the scene of a harrowing aviation incident on Saturday, May…

Late Season Spring Storm Delivers Significant Snowfall to Alpine Glaciers and High-Altitude Resorts

The European Alps are currently experiencing a robust late-season meteorological event as a powerful spring storm traverses the mountain range,…

Norwegian Cross-Country Ski Team Reintroduces Altitude Training with Eye on 2030 Olympics

The Norwegian national cross-country ski team, after a period of opting out of altitude training, has officially reversed this decision,…

Alps Endure Unseasonably Cool Spring with Select High-Altitude Resorts Remaining Open

April 20th, 2026 – The European Alps are experiencing a notably cooler spring than typically observed for this time of…

Spring Skiing in the Alps and Scandinavia Offers Resilient Conditions as High Altitude Resorts Extend the 2026 Season

The 2025/2026 European ski season has entered its final phase, characterized by a stark contrast between the closure of lower-altitude…

Spring Skiing Update 2026: High-Altitude Alpine Resorts Thrive Amidst Cooler April Temperatures and Shifting Seasonal Conditions

The European Alps are currently experiencing a period of unseasonably cool weather for late April, providing a significant boost to…

The Alpine Ski Season Nears Its Close: Key Resorts Shutting Down, While High-Altitude Havens and Glacier Skiing Offer Extended Opportunities

April 16th, 2026 – As the traditional curtain falls on the 2025/26 ski season across much of the Alps this…

The Altitude Comedy Festival: A Snow-Capped Spectacle of Laughter and Skill in Mayrhofen

8th April 2026 | Jane Peel, Mayrhofen, Austria The crisp mountain air of Mayrhofen, Austria, was once again filled with…

Mayrhofen Hosts the 2026 Altitude Comedy Festival as the Premier Intersection of Winter Sports and International Stand-up

The 2026 Altitude Comedy Festival concluded its five-day residency in Mayrhofen, Austria, on April 8, marking another successful fusion of…