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Czech Skier is Awoken From Induced Coma 4 Weeks After Devastating Training Crash

Less than a month after a devastating crash during World Cup downhill training in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Czech alpine skier Tereza Nová has been transported back to the Czechia to continue her recovery. The 27-year-old suffered a severe traumatic brain injury on January 24, leading to an extended stay at the trauma clinic in Murnau, Germany, where she was placed in a […]
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Alex Ferreira Clinches Second Consecutive Halfpipe Small Crystal Globe for the 2024-25 Season with Grit and Determination

In a season defined by high-stakes competition and relentless pursuit of excellence, Alex Ferreira once again proved why he remains one of the most dominant forces in Halfpipe skiing. The 29-year-old American capped off the 2024-25 FIS Freeski World Cup season with a third-place finish at the Snow Rodeo in Calgary, Canada, securing his second consecutive Halfpipe Small Crystal Globe […]
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Police Calls for Witnesses After Snowboarder Hits Ski Instructor from Behind and Flees the Scene in Kühtai, Austria

A 21-year-old ski instructor was injured on Wednesday, February 19, after being struck by a snowboarder who fled the scene in a hit-and-run incident at Kühtai, one of Austria’s highest ski resorts. The incident occurred on the red-marked Slope No. 10, which descends from the mountain station of the Drei-Seen-Bahn chairlift. According to the police report, the ski instructor was […]
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Powder Mountain’s Transformation Under Reed Hastings: A Bold New Chapter for Utah’s Largest Ski Resort

Much has been written and said—sometimes whispered, sometimes aloud—about the changes coming to Powder Mountain, Utah, since the acquisition by Reed Hastings. The founder of DVD-rental turned streaming service Netflix purchased Powder Mountain from the founders of the Summit Series, who had bought the resort in 2013 in hopes of turning it around. They approached Hastings, who had a lodge […]
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Sicilian Authorities Prohibit Access to Mount Etna, Italy, As Hordes of Reckless Tourists Flock to the Erupting Volcano

Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is erupting again, prompting urgent safety measures from local Italian authorities. The eruption has led to spectacular lava flows, attracting large crowds of tourists despite the significant dangers posed by the phenomenon. Officials warn that hydro-magmatic explosions—violent bursts of steam caused by the interaction between lava and snow—pose a serious risk to anyone venturing […]
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Italy’s Federica Brignone Wins Giant Slalom World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, as NZ’s Alice Robinson Claims Silver & USA’s Paula Moltzan Wins Bronze

14 years after first stepping onto the world championship podium, Federica Brignone finally seized the giant slalom gold that had long eluded her. The 34-year-old Italian delivered a dominant performance on Thursday, executing two near-flawless runs to capture her second career world title, finishing 0.90 seconds ahead of New Zealand’s Alice Robinson. For the United States, the day also marked […]
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