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Temperature Inversion Saves 2 Dutch Skiers from Freezing to Death After Spending the Night Stranded in Off-Piste Terrain Near Val d’Isère, France

Two Dutch skiers were forced to spend the night without shelter in the off-piste area Gorges du Malpasset, near the Val d’Isère ski area in Savoie, France, on Wednesday, January 15. The skiers had gotten stuck in difficult terrain and called search and rescue around 1 a.m. but were not rescued until approximately 6:45 a.m., as it took a while […]
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Lindsey Vonn Suffers Fall in Training at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, but Confirms She’s Good to Race This Weekend

Lindsey Vonn, who this season returned to competitive ski racing after nearly six years of retirement, reassured fans she’s “good” following a fall during the Downhill Training on the Olympia delle Tofane course in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, on Thursday, January 16. Vonn’s protective airbag deployed under her suit during the crash, helping soften the impact. She skied to the finish area […]
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Vail Resorts Offers Credits to Visitors Affected by Ski Patrol Strike at Park City Mountain, UT

On Wednesday, January 15, Vail Resorts announced credits for guests who skied or snowboarded at Park City Mountain, Utah, with a pass or lift ticket during the patrol strike. Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) went on strike from December 27 to January 8, resulting in limited terrain opening during the peak holiday season. “We deeply value the trust and […]
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Four Seasons to Elevate Historic Park Gstaad Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, into World-Class Alpine Destination

The iconic Park Gstaad Hotel in Gstaad, Switzerland, a hallmark of luxury and alpine heritage since 1910, is poised for a transformative chapter under the management of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Following a comprehensive renovation, the property is set to reopen as “The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel” in May 2026, solidifying Gstaad’s status as a premier destination […]
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Double-Swiss Podium at Night Slalom World Cup in Flachau, Austria, While Paula Moltzan Claims 6th Place

  For the last six years, the victor at the Night Slalom in Flachau, Austria, was one of two ski racers: Mikaela Shiffrin or Petra Vlhova. With both skiers currently not competing due to injuries, the title was up for grabs. While local favorite Katharina Liensberger went into the second run as the favorite, it was ultimately arch-nemesis Switzerland that […]
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Snowboarder Falls from Chairlift at Copper Mountain, CO, Marking State’s 4th Chairlift Incident This Season

An 18-year-old snowboarder fell from the American Flyer chairlift at Copper Mountain on January 6, marking the fourth such incident in Colorado this ski season. The snowboarder fell between towers 25 and 26 of the lift while preparing to unload. Fortunately, no significant injuries were reported, according to the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board. The snowboarder reportedly raised the chairlift’s […]
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