Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mammoth Mountain, CA – The Mecca of the Eastern Sierra
Mammoth Mountain, California, carries a kind of mythos. Whether it’s the thrill of skiing on an active volcano (its last eruption was 700 years ago), the remote charm of its…
Skier Killed in Soft Slab Avalanche on Denali, AK
A skier was confirmed dead after being caught in a soft slab avalanche from below the Rescue Gully above Camp 14 on Denali, Alaska. The slide occurred on the West…
Mount Baw Baw, Australia, Opens This Weekend for the 2025 Winter Season
Mount Baw Baw, Australia, has announced it will officially open for the 2025 ski season this Saturday, June 14. The news was shared in a video on social media by…
Taicang Alps Phase II Breaks Ground as the Chinese Mega Ski Resort Seeks to Set New Global Records
This week, Chinese conglomerate Fosun broke ground on the second phase of the Taicang Alps Resort, an ambitious project aimed at establishing China as a global benchmark in ski tourism.…
Four U.S. Ski Stars Punch Early Tickets to 2026 Olympics
The Stifel U.S. Ski Team is thrilled to announce the first four athletes to qualify for the 2026 Olympic team: two from the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team and two from…
Valle Nevado, Chile, is Opening This Friday, June 13
Following a historic winter last year, Valle Nevado, Chile, is officially set to open for the 2025 season on June 13, one week earlier than planned. Valle Nevado offers North American…
Why is the Return of Rob Katz to Vail Resorts as CEO Such a Big Deal?
On May 27, 2025, Vail Resorts announced that Rob Katz would be retaking the helm as CEO. Katz was previously CEO of Vail Resorts from February 2006 to November 2021.…
Aviation Report: Pilot Lacked Key Training and Lead Ski Guide Had Elevated Cocaine Levels in Fatal Alaska Helicopter Crash That Killed 5, Including Czech Billionaire
On March 27, 2021, under the bright, deceptive calm of a blue sky, an AStar helicopter carrying six people—three Czech nationals, two American guides, and a pilot—lifted off from Wasilla…
