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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 19, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
A Grueling Season of Pain and Resilience: Mathias Aas Rolid Reflects on a Near-Catastrophic Injury and a Renewed Drive
The lingering pain was not what Mathias Aas Rolid anticipated. What began as a minor tumble in November was supposed…
May 18, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Florida King Mackerel Fishing Competition Witnesses Terrifying Near-Miss Collision
A fishing competition off the coast of Florida recently became the scene of a heart-stopping near-miss, captured on video, where…
May 09, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
A Weak La Niña Signal Fades, Portending a Near-Average Pacific Northwest Snowpack for 2025-2026
The winter of 2024-2025 served as a stark reminder that a weak La Niña, long anticipated to deliver the deep,…
April 14, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Hiker Airlifted from Moab After 80-Foot Fall Near Pritchett Arch
On April 10, 2026, a harrowing rescue unfolded in the rugged backcountry near Moab, Utah, when a visitor suffered critical…
April 14, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
S&S Couloir at Jackson Hole: Skier Henry Allen Conquers Near-Vertical Wallride, Redefining Extreme Inbounds Terrain
The hallowed slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are synonymous with challenging descents, yet beyond the celebrated Corbet’s Couloir lies…
April 09, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Grand Teton National Park Plans 196-Acre Prescribed Fire Near Mormon Row
Grand Teton National Park is poised to implement a 196-acre prescribed fire operation in the vicinity of the iconic Mormon…
April 07, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Sierra Avalanche Center Details California’s Deadliest Avalanche Near Castle Peak, Claiming Nine Lives
The Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) has released its comprehensive official report detailing the catastrophic avalanche incident near Castle Peak on…
April 05, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Niklas Dyrhaug Confirms Breakup, Ending a Near-Decade-Long Relationship
Former cross-country skiing World Champion Niklas Dyrhaug has confirmed the end of his long-term relationship with Frida Martinsen. The 38-year-old…
April 04, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Several Hikers Caught In Flash Flooding Near Utah State Park
On Wednesday, April 1st, a group of hikers found themselves in a perilous situation when they were caught in a…
