winter
June 25, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
NOAA Forecasts Historically Strong El Niño, Signaling Potentially Epic Winter Across North America for 2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued its latest winter outlook, projecting a historically strong El Niño event…
June 25, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Ski Mountaineering Confirmed for 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics as IOC Solidifies the Sports Permanent Status
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally ratified the inclusion of ski mountaineering, popularly known as SkiMo, in the official…
June 24, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
A Slow Start to the Southern Hemisphere Winter in New Zealand
The much-anticipated commencement of the Southern Hemisphere winter ski season in New Zealand has been significantly hampered by a confluence…
June 23, 2026
Freestyle Skiing and X-Games
Aspen Snowmass and X Games Announce Multi-Year Extension to Host MoonPay X Games League Through 2029 Winter Season
The long-standing partnership between the premier destination of Aspen Snowmass and the global authority in action sports, X Games, has…
June 23, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Opportunity Knocks: U.S. Collegiate Skiers Invited to Pursue 2027 Winter World University Games in China
The announcement that the 2027 Winter World University Games will unfold in China from January 10 to 25, 2027, has…
June 22, 2026
Ski Training and Physical Health
Strategies for Preseason Alpine Conditioning and Injury Prevention in Seasonal Winter Sports
As the autumn equinox passes and temperatures begin to descend across the Northern Hemisphere, the window for physical preparation for…
June 21, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Record Low Snowfall Cripples US Ski Season as Colorado Experiences Worst Winter in Recorded History
The United States ski industry is grappling with the aftermath of a historically catastrophic winter, as newly released data confirms…
June 21, 2026
Freestyle Skiing and X-Games
X Games Sells Two New York Teams (Summer + Winter) in Eight-Figure Deal, Establishing a Full-Time Presence in the Tri-State Region
The landscape of professional action sports has reached a significant milestone with the announcement that the MoonPay X Games League…
June 21, 2026
Mountain Safety and Avalanche Science
The Pacific Northwest’s Winter 2025-2026 Snowpack Outlook: Navigating Weak La Niña Signals and Emerging Predictors
The upcoming winter in the Pacific Northwest, spanning 2025-2026, presents a complex meteorological puzzle, with early forecasts indicating a potentially…
June 21, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
The 2025-2026 Snow Season and the Future of Western Water Resources: A Comprehensive Analysis of a Record-Breaking Warm Winter
The 2025-2026 snow season across the Western United States has concluded as one of the most volatile and climatically challenging…
