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April 10, 2026
European Ski Resort News
Young Skier Rescued Off-Piste in Lech Faces Potential Bill for Negligence
On April 10th, 2026, a dramatic rescue operation unfolded in the Austrian ski resort of Lech, highlighting the inherent dangers…
April 09, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Tragedy Strikes Hemsedal: Former Elite Cross-Country Skier Guro Jordheim Among Avalanche Victims
A devastating avalanche in Hemsedal on Easter Monday claimed the lives of two individuals, including 29-year-old Norwegian Guro Jordheim, a…
April 05, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Norwegian Skier Benjamin Forthun Achieves Astonishing 367-Foot Hydroplaning Ski Across Glacial Lake
In a display of extraordinary skill and daring, Norwegian professional skier Benjamin Forthun has successfully hydroplaned an astounding 367 feet…
April 04, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
German Cross-Country Skier Victoria Carl Receives 18-Month Ban Following Doping Violation, Sets Sights on 2027 World Championships
The German cross-country skiing community, and indeed the international sporting world, has been closely following the case of Victoria Carl,…
April 03, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
GoPro Rewards Alert Skiers Who Rescued Skier Trapped Upside Down In Deep Snow
Olympic Valley, CA – In a dramatic display of quick thinking and selfless action, two skiers, Carson Schmidt and Erik…
April 03, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Langrenn Skier Jørgen Schjælberg Narrowly Avoids Humiliation at Egebergrennet Against Biathlon Competitor
The long-standing rivalry between cross-country skiers and biathletes has been reignited with renewed intensity, particularly following Einar Hedegart’s impressive performances…
April 02, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
British Cross-Country Skier Gabriel Gledhill Secures Permanent Residency in Norway After UDI Reverses Deportation Order
British cross-country skier Gabriel Gledhill has been granted permanent residency in Norway, a dramatic turnaround after the Directorate of Immigration…
April 02, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
Tragic Avalanche Claims Life of Heli-Skier in Alaska’s Chugach Range
Chronology of a Tragic Event in the Chugach The incident unfolded on Friday afternoon, March 28th, at approximately 2:00 p.m.…
March 31, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Keg Barrels Down French Ski Slope, Injuring Skier
A startling incident occurred on the renowned slopes of Val d’Isère, France, when a runaway keg barrel careened down a…
March 30, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Skier Falls Through Crevasse During Search for Safe Route
Glaciers, magnificent yet perilous, present a constant array of dangers to those who traverse their icy expanses. These dynamic frozen…