Industry
May 23, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Swiss Authorities Increase Surveillance as Oigschtchummun Glacier Shows Signs of Instability Near Site of Previous Blatten Disaster
The cantonal authorities in Valais have significantly escalated monitoring efforts at the Oigschtchummun Glacier, situated above the hamlet of Fafleralp…
May 23, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The Vanishing Ice of Whistler Blackcomb and the Urgent Pivot Toward Sustainable Industry Practices in Global Wintersports
The indefinite suspension of summer skiing operations on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb marks a definitive turning point in…
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 22, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Internal Revolt Threatens Johan Eliasch as Major Nations Call for Leadership Change at International Ski and Snowboard Federation
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has been plunged into a period of profound institutional instability as seven of…
May 21, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Polish Mountaineer Bartek Ziemski Achieves Historic Solo Ski Descent of Mount Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen
In a landmark achievement for high-altitude mountaineering and extreme skiing, 31-year-old Polish alpinist Bartek Ziemski reached the summit of Mount…
May 20, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Skiing In Italy Is On The Rise With More British Skiers Heading To Its Slopes
The Italian alpine sector is currently experiencing a transformative period of growth, characterized by significant infrastructure investment, a shift toward…
May 19, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Katy Ellis Appointed General Manager of the Ski Club of Great Britain Following Successful Tenure of James Gambrill
The Ski Club of Great Britain has officially announced the appointment of Katy Ellis as its new General Manager, effective…
May 19, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
2026-2027 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Season Unveiled with Crans-Montana World Championships and Sun Valley Finals as Key Highlights
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has formally announced the framework for the 2026-2027 Alpine Ski World Cup season, marking the…
May 18, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Mammoth Mountain Extends 2026 Ski Season Through May as Colorado Resorts Conclude Winter Operations
Mammoth Mountain has officially announced an extension of its 2025-2026 ski and snowboard season, confirming that lifts will continue to…
May 18, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
New NWAC Volunteer and Communications Coordinator Brings Passion for Mission-Driven Work and Outdoor Industry to the Pacific Northwest
The Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) has announced the appointment of its new Volunteer and Communications Coordinator, a role poised to…
