Happy Ending After Frantic 3-Hour Search for Lost 5-Year Old Skier at Ski Verena 2000, Italy The frantic search for a missing five-year-old in the Ski Verena 2000 resort in the Asiago Plateau of Italy ended with a happy reunion Saturday evening, March 1, when rescuers found the child cold but otherwise unharmed after hours alone in the snow. The little boy, identified only as “Pietro,” had been skiing with his father near on the Civello […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 2, 2025 0 Comments
Germany’s Emma Aicher Claims First-Ever Career Victory at Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, While USA’s Lauren Macuga Finishes in Close 2nd After a surprise podium finish in bib 27 on Friday, February 28, Germany’s Emma Aicher proved her breakthrough performance was no fluke by claiming her first-ever World Cup victory on Saturday, March 1. The 21-year-old German, who had secured her maiden podium just a day earlier, stunned the field again by edging out the USA’s Lauren Macuga by just 0.03 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
Breezy Johnson Back on Podium at Downhill in Kvitfjell, Norway, as Conny Hütter Wins & Emma Aicher Claims 1st Career Podium Breezy Johnson entered the downhill race in Kvitfjell, Norway, on Friday, February 28, with high expectations resting on the freshly crowned Downhill World Champion’s shoulders. The American had also won Thursday’s downhill training, and she did not disappoint, securing her eighth career World Cup podium with a third-place finish. Austria’s Cornelia “Conny” Hütter took the victory, while Germany’s Emma Aicher […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | March 1, 2025 0 Comments
Olympic Schedule Decision Forces Ester Ledecká to Choose Between Skiing and Snowboarding Czech athlete Ester Ledecká, the only Olympian to have won Olympic Gold in different disciplines, Alpine skiing and snowboarding, will be forced to choose between her two disciplines at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics after officials decided not to adjust the schedule. On February 8, Ledecká is set to compete in two events that are nearly simultaneous and take […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2025 0 Comments
Seriously Injured Austrian Mountaineer Pulled in Dramatic 4-Hour Rescue from 82-Foot Crevasse on Glacier Near Chamonix, France A dramatic high-altitude rescue unfolded in the French Alps on February 22, 2025, after a 47-year-old experienced Austrian mountaineer from the Innsbruck-Land district fell into a deep crevasse during a demanding climb near Chamonix. The accident occurred at around 8 a.m. on the Aiguille de Blaitière, a 11,555-foot (3,522-meter) peak in the Mont Blanc Massif. The man, who was accompanied […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2025 0 Comments
International Sports Community Shares Strong Reactions to Mikaela Shiffrin’s Historic 100th World Cup Victory Mikaela Shiffrin made history once again on February 23, claiming her 100th World Cup victory in Sestriere, Italy—an achievement that solidifies her place among the greatest alpine skiers of all time. The milestone sent ripples through the ski and sports world, with fellow athletes, past champions, and rising stars alike reacting in awe. Related: USA Celebrates Double Podium as Mikaela […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 27, 2025 0 Comments
Chelsea Handler Marks 50th Birthday With Bikini Ski at Soldier Mountain, ID Chelsea Handler isn’t one to shy away from making a statement, and her 50th birthday was no exception. This year, the comedian and actor swapped her usual Whistler slopes for Idaho’s Soldier Mountain, celebrating the milestone with her signature tradition: skiing in a bikini. Related: Chelsea Handler Skis in U.S./Canadian for 48th Birthday in Whistler, Canada Handler, who was born […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Concerns Raised for Missing Hiker in the French Alps Pablo Dulac was no stranger to solo hikes—the 26-year-old Parisian had embarked on multi-day treks before, often venturing deep into the wilderness. But this time, something was different. For nearly a week, his family and friends had heard nothing. His phone was silent. On Monday, February 24, his girlfriend, Juliette Leterrier, growing increasingly alarmed, sounded the alarm. “His cell phone […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
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