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June 30, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
The Philosophical Ascent: Hamish McArthur Forges a New Path Beyond Competitive Climbing
For the vast majority of elite athletes, stepping away from the pinnacle of their sport is an almost unthinkable proposition,…
June 19, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Unveils Corbet’s Couloir Via Ferrata: A Summer Alpine Ascent Redefining Teton Adventure
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has announced the highly anticipated opening of the Corbet’s Couloir Via Ferrata on July 18,…
June 17, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
From Girdwood to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: How Alaska Shaped Katie Rowekamp’s Unprecedented Ascent
Katie Rowekamp didn’t just make the Stifel U.S. Ski Team; she did it after just one season of FIS racing,…
June 17, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Erin Ton Claims Broken Top Ascent Record
The high-stakes world of alpine endurance racing witnessed a new milestone recently as elite trail runners Erin Ton and Christopher…
June 16, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Erin Ton, Cameron Hanes, Christopher Fisher, and Taylor Spike Shatter South Sister Mixed-Gender Ascent FKT with Sub-Two-Hour Summit Bid.
A formidable quartet of endurance athletes—Erin Ton, Cameron Hanes, Christopher Fisher, and Taylor Spike—has indelibly etched their names into the…
June 15, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Mattis Stenshagen’s Ascent: The Rise of the Roller Ski Mill and its Impact on Cross-Country Skiing
The transformation of Mattis Stenshagen from an outsider to a World Cup winner and Olympic contender this past winter marks…
June 14, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Zion National Park Halts Angels Landing Ascent Indefinitely Due to Significant Trail Damage
Zion National Park, one of the United States’ most iconic natural wonders, has announced the indefinite closure of the celebrated…
June 04, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Annika Johansson: The Unconventional Ascent to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team
Annika Johansson, one of the newest and most compelling additions to the Stifel U.S. Ski Team, embodies a distinctly unconventional…
May 30, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Eduard Hallberg’s Meteoric Ascent: Charting the Rise of Finland’s Next Alpine Star and the Rebirth of a Skiing Nation
The 2025/26 World Cup season marked a profound shift in the landscape of men’s slalom, as Eduard "Eddie" Hallberg, a…
May 28, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Ellery Manning’s Meteoric Ascent in Snowboarding Culminates in Major Nidecker Partnership
Ellery Manning, the prodigious 19-year-old snowboarder, has unequivocally cemented her status as a formidable force in the freeride landscape, swiftly…
