New Zealand Celebrates Matariki—Māori New Year
Tomorrow, June 20, New Zealand celebrates Matariki Day, a public holiday since June 2022. Matariki is the Māori name for a cluster of seven stars that appears in the early…
NASA: Winter Arrives Early in Lesotho and South Africa
This story first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory and was written by Lindsey Doermann. A powerful storm system brought wintry conditions to Lesotho and South Africa in early June 2025.…
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Announces $9.4M Infrastructure Investment for 2025-26 Season
Big White Ski Resort will invest $9.4 million in infrastructure improvements ahead of the 2025 winter season, with upgrades aimed at enhancing sustainability, expanding guest services, and modernizing key lift…
Ski Racer Marcel Hirscher Cleared to Return—Again—with Wildcards, Olympic Hopes, and a Point to Prove
Marcel Hirscher is back—again. The most dominant male skier in Alpine World Cup history has confirmed he will return to competition for the 2025–26 season, fully cleared by doctors and…
Historic Beaver Village Lodge Demolished in Winter Park, CO, to Make Way for New Development
The historic Beaver Village Lodge, a longtime landmark at the eastern entrance to Winter Park, was demolished last week after standing for more than eight decades. Demolition began June 11…
Petition in Place to Honor Late Professional Rider Joel Alamo with Trail Naming at Trestle Bike Park, CO
The mountain biking community is coming together to honor the life and legacy of Joel Alamo—a celebrated BMX and mountain biker whose influence extended far beyond the trail. Known not…
“I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather”—Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer?
We are well into June and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that…
Jay Peak Resort, VT, Reopens Slopes for Summer Skiing and Music Festival
Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, will open its slopes for skiing and snowboarding this Saturday, June 21, in a rare seasonal crossover event that merges snow sports, live music, and community…