A pregnant woman, her partner, and their three dogs were rescued from deep within the Juniper Prairie Wilderness last Friday after the couple began showing signs of heat exhaustion on …

Spanning across 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone National Park is one of North America’s premier wildlife destinations, home to an impressive range of mammals. Among the park’s many draws, few capture …

With the ski season coming to an end, now is a great time to be reminded that uphill skiing at closed resorts isn’t always allowed. Yes, some ski areas allow …

Don’t know if this crew is booked of high flying tramp skiers are working the NBA playoff but if they aren’t its a shame. They’re called the Skyriders and they fully …

Enjoy this heart pumping footage from Lewis Buchanan who travelled to the Nevis Range in Scotland and sent it down the famous wooden planks of Top Chief in what he …

A California Senate bill that could eventually lead to the return of grizzly bears to the state faces a hearing in the Appropriations Committee on Thursday, May 14th. Senate Bill …

When thinking of skiing in May, most people look toward the west, with high altitude and heavy snowfall allowing the seasons to go late. Several New England ski areas tend …

If you’ve ever wondered what’s directly beneath your feet, YouTube channel Across the Globe has done the digging for you. Their new video takes a look at the deepest cave, …

I’m going to complain a little today. The temperature here in the Tetons is approaching 85 degrees today as I write this…and it’s only the middle of May. So I’m …

Interesting bit of mountain operations from Riksgränsen Ski Resort in Sweden where they “storm proof” their chairlifts during severe wind events. Located 120 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Riksgränsen …

Peering down the snowy lower reaches of the ski area, a tangle of runscrisscrossed with tracks through fresh snow,my friend turned to me and asked a pressing question. At least …

Snow is falling down to 1,000m in places as the temperatures drop sharply. By the end of the week there could be up to 40cm of snow in the Northern …

Olympic Valley, California — After around 15 years of endless debate and scrutiny, Palisades Tahoe has received the critical vote to grow its base village. Today, the Placer County Board …

After a warm and often challenging winter, Palisades Tahoe, California, has announced when it plans to wrap up the ski season: May 24. “With over a week left in the …

Every year, millions of visitors pass through America’s national parks in a hurry. They’re often chasing itineraries built from social media posts, rushing between viewpoints, and treating some of the …

Boulder County, Colorado, is launching a community-informed pilot program that would assign specific days or times for different trail users, hikers, bikers, and equestrians, rather than allowing all activities simultaneously …

At this point in the season, most of us are probably over watching ski content. After all, the digital age has inundated us with clip after clip. As much as …

A hiker on Wittenberg Mountain in New York’s Catskills required a ranger response on April 27th after suffering an allergic reaction to tree nuts found in their trail mix. According …

Alta Ski Area, Utah, has been named this year’s overall winner of the National Ski Area Association’s Golden Eagle Awards, which honors resorts for their sustainability programs and works to …

Park City, Utah — It’s going to be an interesting couple of weeks for the Park City Planning Commission, as it plans to debate a hotly contested pair of lift …

Yellowstone National Park‘s 2.2 million acres are a hotspot for incredible wildlife opportunities, with a wide range of mammals from small weasels to enormous bison (largest land mammal in the …

Whistler, British Columbia — Finding quality snow to rip through seems like a challenge in recent years. While visitation at US ski resorts was below average this past winter, skiers have …

Sheboygan County, Wisconsin — Wake surfing may be a growing water activity, but it’s despised by some who frequent bodies of water. Many Wisconsin towns have passed legislation that bans …

Palisades Tahoe is finally throwing in the towel on the 2025/2026 ski season and will wrap up operations on Sunday, May 24th. “With over a week left in the season, …

When people talk about empty stretches of American wilderness, Alaska and the Mountain West tend to dominate the conversation. But northern Maine quietly holds a claim that deserves far more …

DENVER, CO — America’s best skiers and snowboarders will be wearing North Face gear for the next two Olympic cycles as U.S. Ski & Snowboard just announced an eight-year partnership with …

Brundage Mountain is stepping up to help families in Valley and Adams County, Idaho. The ski area announced on Monday, May 11, that they’d be opening a new daycare facility …

Cheaper prices, wonderful scenery, fabulous food and a certain laidback & less frantic feel are the aspects that draw skiers and snowboarders to the Italian mountains. Generally it doesn’t have …

Everywhere I turn, I hear that a long hoped for prophecy has finally come true:  Telemark skiing is back.  “With a script seemingly from the ivory halls of Hollywood itself, …

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard team’s wardrobe is getting an update.  The North Face has partnered with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to become the team’s official outerwear sponsor in an …

With events in the Gulf causing spiralling prices and travel turmoil leading to media reports of cancelled flights and likely price hikes the last thing most of us are thinking …

Calgary, Alberta — Amazing news from from our friends up north as Resorts of the Canadian Rockies (RCR) just announced they will be installing four brand new Leitner Poma chairlifts …

Beautiful bit of scaling work conducted by a Washington State Department of Transportation worker on a roadside cliff near Diablo Lake. WSDOT is working to stabilize a slope alongside State …

Juneau, Alaska — The saga continues for Eaglecrest Ski Area. If you are considering snowfall, it was actually a pretty good season for the Alaska ski area. Juneau saw a …

Over the next few years, four new chairlifts are coming to three British Columbia ski resorts under the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies umbrella. The new lifts are set to …

North Bay, Ontario — An Ontario city has decided against continuing to subsidize a popular ski hill and has instead bought it. BayToday.ca reported last month that the City of …

South Africa’s KAP sani2c is a pretty unique mountain bike race, running over 3 days and around 165 miles (270km) from the Drakensberg mountains to the sea at Scottburgh. It …

A black bear in Falcon, Colorado, fell into a basement window well and decided it would be a great place to take a nap last week, forcing Colorado Parks and …

At Park City Mountain, Utah, the iconic Cabriolet cabins that once transported skiers from a parking lot to the slopes are now on sale with the asking price starting at …

Ski season is hanging on by a thread in the East, and most of the West has already put their summer wax on and hung up their boots for the …

Attention LEGO-maniacs, the legendary plastic brick company just pedaled into the world of cycling with their new Icons Road Bike ($129.99) and its a 1,015-piece masterpiece of modern carbon-fiber replica …

Sudbury, Ontario — Things weren’t looking good in 2024 for the Lively Ski Hill. With only 715 skier visits during the warm 2023-24 ski season, the city was considering finding …

New England — If you follow the weather, you may have heard that an El Niño pattern will likely be in play for the 2026-27 season. This typically means New England …

Eastern Oregon — Spout Springs Ski Area has had a strange history. Situated in Northeastern Oregon, Spout Springs operated from the late 1940s to 2016. The ski area features 13 …

Believe it or not, ski season still isn’t over in Summit County, Colorado. Arapahoe Basin has announced that they’ll be staying open for yet another surprise, bonus weekend.  Despite the …

Locals are fundraising for a man injured in a chairlift accident at Mt. Hood Skibowl, Oregon, late last month.  According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 caller reported …

The previous winter in 2024/25 the death toll was 70, with the annual average being around around 100. A decade ago in the season of 2015/16 the figure was 151. …

The 2026-2027 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will be the 61st World Cup season in Alpine Skiing for both Men and Women. 43 races across 21 venues for the men …

The glacier area of Zermatt/Cervinia is now the only ski area in the Alps that aims to be open 365 days a year. Cervinia made its announcement earlier as a …

Love this tribute video from Warren Miller Entertainment to all the moms out there that still get after it. Many of us where brought up skiing beside our moms (or …

Over two million visitors come to Bryce Canyon National Park each year to experience the geological wonders offered by the world’s largest concentration of Hoodoos. Hoodoos are irregular rock columns …

Utah is a decently well populated state, with around 3.5 million people living throughout. But take a look at a map of the state’s population density and you’ll see that …

As the summer creeps closer in the United States many skiers and snowboarders may be looking to book a trip south and hit the slopes of Chile or another South …

This ski season was a slog, or maybe it wasn’t. The East Coasters among us lucked out, as did those in Banff, Alberta, where, thanks to record snowfall, June and …

The sun beamed brightly overhead. South-facing slopes were barren and brown. Like so many other western ski resorts this season, Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, was still waiting for a consistent …

Two skiers were swept over a small cliff band by an avalanche in Colorado’s backcountry earlier this week, according to a report shared on the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s website, …

If you get a little choked up watching this warrior of a woman take her last professional run as ski racer you are not alone. Sarah Schelper decided to memorialize the event by …

Yellowstone National Park‘s 2.2 million acres provide visitors with unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem. The park is home to a vast range of mammals from small …

Gabbagool, New Jersey — Looking for a good sledding hill, backcountry ski spot, or abandoned exploration in New Jersey? Situated north of the Delaware River, which George Washington made famous, …

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released this week shows drought conditions holding stubbornly across much of the country, with some regions seeing modest improvement while others continue to deteriorate. …

America’s national parks are among the country’s greatest treasures, offering an accessible glimpse into undisturbed ecosystems and wildlife in their natural habitats. With 63 official national parks and 433 total …

Nobody likes to encounter crowds while skiing or snowboarding, whether it’s traffic getting to the mountain, long chairlift lines, or overcrowded ski runs. There are a lot of different types …

Las Vegas ski area Lee Canyon started off the 2025/26 season stronger than most places. By opening day, Lee Canyon had a better snowpack than much of the western US, …

French Alps — The family of a victim from a 2022 skier collision in the French Alps finally has some closure. The Connexion reports that a man has been found …

We hope we have something for everyone in this rather random PlanetSKI round-up of what is on offer in the mountains in the summer months. There’s the predictable, and the …

Representatives from independent ski areas gathered in Jackson, New Hampshire, last week for an event hosted by skiing’s independent multi-pass, the Indy Pass. The conference saw a turnout of more …

Good thing Edvin Lindstrand is an ambasador with Polaris because we think he may need a new sled after this devastating crash from this morning. The following footage was taken …

The 2025/2026 ski season certainly wasn’t one for the history books, but that doesn’t mean it’s all over. Several ski resorts across the country still intend to stay open until …

A new company called CYPLORE is making a case for electric assist without asking riders to give up the bikes they already love. Founded by engineers and cyclists with backgrounds …

The end may be near, but Black Mountain, New Hampshire, is still chugging along as one of the only ski areas open for skiing in the Northeast this spring. “We …

Alaska is home to a robust population of grizzly bears, with around 30,000 living throughout the state. They’re found just about everywhere except on islands south of Frederick Sound in …

A near-miss with warm, dry weather almost forced Colorado Mountain College (CMC) graduates to skip one of their most unique traditions this year. But, according to 9News, thanks to a …

Bighorn National Forest, Wyoming — Earlier this winter, it was announced that a Wyoming ski area would be sold by June 1st. Based on recent moves, it appears that a …

Exeter, Rhode Island — Yawgoo Valley had a ski season to remember. So it comes as a surprise that their summer operations will undergo major changes. Yesterday, Yawgoo Valley announced …

Mount Washington, a famed Northeast peak known by hikers and skiers alike, could one day become a UNESCO World Heritage Site after a group of local institutions voted to take …

Standing 14,410 feet above sea level over the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier is one of the most iconic mountains in the United States. An active volcano, the surrounding national park …

UFC fighter Sean Strickland is facing a tall task this weekend in his bout against reigning middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and the pundits predict it will all come down to …

Yellowstone National Park has released new details about a bear attack that injured two hikers on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old Faithful on May 4th, and temporary closures in …

Thanks to an exceedingly snowy winter, Banff Sunshine Village has announced an ambitious plan for summer ski operations that will delight all you Canada Day revelers. The regular season up …

Camelback Resort in the Poconos officially closed its 2025/26 ski season Tuesday, May 6th, following a Cinco de Mayo Beach Party that turned out to be the Pennsylvania mountain’s final …

The Italian resort of Cervinia is linked to the glacier in neighbouring Zermatt in Switzerland. It is now able to offer summer access to the glacier following the opening of …

Fascinating dive into the extreme sports craze of the 90s, when squirt boating was the cutting edge of whitewater kayaking. Squirt boats are designed to be as low in volume …

WEST GLACIER, Montana – After an exhaustive search involving over 15 different agencies the body of a missing hiker was discovered by search and rescue crews at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, in …

New Mexico — As we’ve become much more aware of recently, many rich people haven’t been doing much to benefit society. Some are obsessed with using our resources despite the …

Slush Cup, North America’s longest-running end-of-season pond skimming event, will return to Banff Sunshine Village for its 96th year on Monday, May 18, 2026, marking the ultimate send-off to the ski …

Everyday Yellowstone National Park is the backdrop for intense wildlife encounters but sometimes what may appear to be a life or death struggle is actually something far more nuanced. Photographer …

There is something about the quiet at the top of a run when you are not quite yourself on skis. The view is still magnificent, the air still has that …

It has been a strong end to the season of 2025/26 and the snow is continuing to fall at altitude. The French resort of Les2Alpes is open for spring and …

Following a meeting in Portorož, Slovenia, on Thursday, ski racing’s governing body, FIS, offered an early look at the alpine World Cup calendar for next season. The main topic for …

Corinne Prevot remembers tossing the handmade fleece hat she’d been wearing to the side of the trail mid-way through one of her first high school Nordic races. Prevot, who has …

Glacier National Park, Montana — Following years of legal maneuvers between a California couple and locals, it appears that a partially finished house at Glacier National Park will finally be …

Whoever is doing the social media for the National Parks Service has a wry sense of humor judging by this hilarious guide to wildlife interactions. The message is clear, visitors …

The legendary slopes of Sölden Ski Resort in Austria once again transformed into a giant dancefloor for the six-day Electric Mountain Festival (EMF). The 11th annual EMF featured 15 international …

On Wednesday, the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team published its team nominations for the 2026/27 season. Athletes are nominated to the team in May, based on qualifications and eligibility; however, …

At ski resorts across North America, the ski season’s almost over, but in South America, the promise of fresh turns is just around the corner, a dream made more real …

Kicking Horse is a world renown ski resort located along British Columbia’s legendary Powder Highway in the charming town of Golden. Kicking Horse is widely acclaimed for its expert terrain …

CRESTED BUTTE, Colorado – We’ve seen what it looks like a professional skier takes on Rambo at Crested Butte (mainly Drew Petersen, he’s always rippin’ it up) but what does …

Deep in the mountains of Yakushima, a small island off Japan’s southern coast, stands a Japanese cedar so massive it measures over 16 feet wide. For decades it’s been called …

The 2026 Giro d’Italia is set to begin on Friday, May 8th, marking the start of a 23 day journey through Italy. It’s one of cycling’s, and the world’s, most …

Dayton, Washington — The 2025-26 ski season was supposed to be a transformative one for Ski Bluewood. The plan was to install a high-speed bubble quad chairlift during the 2025 …

Spring is quickly turning to summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means fall is turning to winter just as fast down south. Some locations in Australia are seeing their first …

New Mexico — As we’ve become much more aware of recently, many rich people haven’t been doing much to benefit society. Some are obsessed with using our resources despite the …

PARK CITY, Utah — Alpine skiing star Lindsey Vonn was named Wednesday to the 48-member USA Ski Team for the 2026-27 season, though the nomination does not guarantee the veteran …

Stegosaurus nunchucks?  We’re not, as you might be guessing, talking about a new weapon devised by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Instead, this was one of many odd items found …

A potentially record-breaking El Niño is forming in the equatorial Pacific, and climate models suggest the winter of 2026 into 2027 could be one of the wetter and more active …

Natural Selection Tour’s (NST) two-wheeled endeavor, NST Bike, aired yesterday after months of teasing the event, which actually took place in February. Like NST Ski, NST Bike celebrated its debut …

Mont-Tremblant, Quebec — Few artists accomplished so much in such a short time frame as The Police. The trio of Sting, Andy Summers, and Stewart Copeland created many hits during …

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On Saturday afternoon, May 2, a flight crew with the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion assisted multiple emergency and law enforcement agencies in the rescue a lost …

For skiers and snow fans, it’s better late than never, right? As a historically warm season in Colorado wound down, Mother Nature offered a reminder: it can always snow, even in May. …

Telluride Ski Resort‘s Palmyra Peak requires some serious effort to reach the top, but making it to the summit comes with some serious rewards. PeakRankings broke down exactly what makes …

Tucked behind towering mountain ranges in the heart of California lies one of the most overlooked population centers in the United States. The San Joaquin Valley is home to more …

Colorado’s 14ers are often hugely popular hikes during the summer. Everyone wants to make their way above 14,000 feet and you’re unlikely to be alone on these mountains. Things look …

UTAH — Snowbird Ski Resort is throwing in the towel for the 2025/2026 ski season this weekend and they plan on going out in style. Snowbird will be open this …

As summer nears on the Montana/Wyoming border, so does Beartooth Basin’s opening day. The country’s lone summer-only ski area is getting the road and mountain prepped for the start of …

A small ski area in New Brunswick, Poley Mountain, has dreams of growing bigger and offering more for summer visitors after buying up a 110-acre parcel of land. Adjacent to …

Escondido, CA — California Department of Fish and Wildlife officers were called out after a mountain lion was spotted sheltering under a vehicle in Escondido. After assessing the situation the …

New Hampshire — It’s been a battle over taxes in New Hampshire’s ski industry during the past week, which seems fitting for America’s 250th. Back in April, New England Ski …

A group of kayakers paddling near Buntzen Bay northeast of Vancouver, Canada, had quite an incredible wildlife experience. As they were moving along, a pod of orcas cruise right by …

Shell, Wyoming — Antelope Butte’s journey has been an unusual one. Closed in 2004, the ski area was revived after years of efforts by a non-profit. In 2020, it finally …

The figures come from the National Ski Areas Association, NSAA, in its preliminary report. Snowfall trends have long influenced how many people go skiing and snowboarding, and the 2025-26 season …

The time has come for skiers to say farewell to the iconic gondola at Sugar Bowl, California.  Well, not exactly. This iteration of the gondola, first installed in 1982, transported …

The incident took place in 2022 as the young girl was at the back of a ski school group. An out-of-control skier hit her at speed – around 60km/h (37 …

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There’s really nothing like spring in Colorado. One day it can be 75 degrees and sunny, and the next, you’re breaking your shovel back out and wishing you hadn’t already …

Yellowstone National Park’s 4,550 bison are considered the most important bison herd in the United States as they are the nation’s largest bison population on public land and they only …

Fist fights never belong on the ski slopes, but they do unfortunately happen. Usually, thanks to the crowded nature of ski resorts these days, the fights are captured on camera …

Few skiers have transcended the world of skiing so far as to make red carpet appearances at A-list events, and even fewer do so as comfortably as Eileen Gu. Of …

At this point, you don’t need numbers or stats to state what skiers already know: Utah, like other western states, didn’t have a great ski season. While there were merciful …

A potent spring storm is set to move into Colorado tonight, bringing hazardous travel conditions to much of the state through Wednesday morning, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation …

New Brunswick — You may not have heard of it, which I’m definitely not guilty of, but Poley Mountain has grown a strong fanbase in Eastern Canada. The New Brunswick …

LAKEWOOD, Colo. — American ski resorts saw a significant dip in attendance during the 2025-26 season as a snow drought in the West offset record-level performances in the East, according …

Two climbers were seriously injured early the morning of May 5th after a snow bridge collapsed in the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, triggering a rapid rescue operation that had …

Written by Bernie Rosow’s family and shared with permission. Bernard (Bernie) Rosow died the morning of April 23, 2026, while hiking up Bloody Mountain in Mammoth Lakes, CA. The death …

Skier visits to resorts across the U.S. fell about 9% compared to the ten-year average this season for an estimated total of 52.6 million, an expected outcome the National Ski …

Europe is the fastest warming continent on Earth and is heating up by twice the global average. Rapid warming in Europe is reducing snow and ice cover. High air temperatures, …

This story is not one that will drive you to dream of big lines in faraway places. Because I’m a skier, but I’m not that kind of skier. I own …

Banff, Alberta — How good has the ski season been at Banff Sunshine Village? They’ve decided to extend their ski season into July. Yesterday, Banff Sunshine Village had a surprising …

Roxbury, New Hampshire — We’ve seen a decent amount of ski area comebacks during the 2020s. This includes Nutt Hill in Wisconsin, Steeplechase in Minnesota, Tenney Mountain in New Hampshire, …

Wild slice of WWII history involving a Finnish solider who took an absurd amount of methamphetamine pills to escape Russian soldiers on skis in the Arctic Circle. In 1944, Finland …

After several months of fieldwork and scientific analysis National Park Service researchers have confirmed that the viral coyote who swam to Alcatraz Island in early 2026 most likely originated from …

Ask any skier that lives in a mountain town what they do for fun in the summer, and they’re bound to say “mountain biking.” The undeniable link between some of …

OnTheSnow users rate and review the resorts they visit for characteristics such as terrain, après-ski, family-friendly amenities, terrain parks, and more. Banff Sunshine came out on top as the Best …

Each spring, East Coast skiers flock to Mt. Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine for backcountry turns in one of the country’s most iconic zones. Known to live up to its “ice coast” …

A-Basin is currently closed but will re-open this Friday with skiing and snowboarding on offer until Sunday. Lift tickets will be priced at $39 (£29) on the closing weekend and …

Picture this. You’re standing in a crowd of hundreds of other skiers. Somewhere in the distance are your skis. When the race starts, you need to beat the masses, click …

Before Mount Shasta Ski Park existed, there was the Mount Shasta Ski Bowl. The Ski Bowl, which operated from 1959-1978, is remembered for its picturesque backdrop and terrain. There are …

Yellowstone National Park — Spectacular footage taken this morning inside Yellowstone National Park of a wolf and grizzly bear in a fierce battle over half submerged decaying bison carcass in …

Fresh off a well below-average winter, the major properties that are part of the Vail Resorts portfolio are preparing for summer operations. Last week, Vail Resorts announced the summer operating …

When it comes to thrilling summer activities in the mountains, the niche sport of canyoneering is well worth checking out. Cayoneering is an adventure sport that combines aspects of climbing, …

After calling for an investigation of the ski mountain conglomerate Vail Resorts, New Hampshire governor Kelly Ayotte is “pleased” with the company’s decision to offer Granite State skiers some tax-free …

Located in the Nashik district of the Indian state of Maharashtra, Harihar Fort was originally built by the Yadava dynasty on a triangular prism of rock. Sitting at 3,676 feet, …

A significant late-season winter storm is poised to impact a large swath of Colorado beginning Tuesday, with the National Weather Service issuing Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches, and Winter …

Colorado‘s Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin), following a drier-than-average winter, had a planned closing date of Sunday, May 3, 2026. Ahead of closing weekend, however, a late-season storm dropped 14″ of snow …

Everest.Live, a channel focused on keeping the public up-to-date on news surrounding the world’s tallest mountain, recently shared a clip demonstrating the rope techniques that Everest-bound climbers drill before ever …

While ski areas in the US are closing up for the season, a summer of skiing is just getting started in the Canadian Rockies. On Monday, May 4, Banff Sunshine …

Grand Canyon National Park is massive, encompassing over 1.2 million acres along 278 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands. Given it’s massive size, it’s unsurprising to learn that …

Colorado is getting ready for a “significant”—if wet—winter storm that could deliver more than two feet of mountain snowfall this week, according to the National Weather Service, making travel difficult …

In the most recent hiking training video from Outdoor Adventure Training, Mikey Bell broke down all five heart rate training zones. Zone 2 training, which dominates fitness podcasts and wearable …

Australia — Details are sketchy but it looks like the world-first rotating ski tunnel will be constructed in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia by late 2026. Snowtunnel is a rotating …

Palmer, Alaska-based heli skiing outfit Crown Mountain Guides (CMG) is mourning the loss of longtime guide Dylan Lenzie. Lenzie died in an avalanche while guiding in the West Bench area …

Colorado gets one meaningful late-season storm, and the best snow focuses on the Front Range and northern mountains from Monday evening through Wednesday night (May 4-6, 2026). Winter Park is …

Tragic news out of Alaska where a heli-ski guide and outdoor instructor who was caught in an avalanche while working Wednesday in the northern Chugach Mountains died three days later. …

If you’ve been dreaming of taking a sleeper train to the Alps, then good news: the Travelski Night Express which launched last season is back – with now not one, …

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colorado — Awesome news for all you Colorado skiers and snowboarders: After receiving 14 inches of snow, Arapahoe Basin announced on Saturday that it will stay open for …

Yellowstone National Park features over 15 miles of boardwalks designed to allow visitors access to the park’s hydrothermal areas safely while protecting the delicate environment underneath. These carefully constructed walkways are …

This weekend Val Thorens, Tignes, Ischgl, Engelberg, Argentiere (Chamonix), Cervinia and Pitztal called it a day. There were still some decent conditions for the time of year. “Despite April having …

New Zealand’s ski season started surprisingly early. Thanks to measurable snowfall in April, one ski area, Hanmer Springs, was able to open up. While that opening was short-lived, it won’t …

The United States is a massively diverse country when it comes to geography. It’s home to just about everything, from the full blown arctic in Alaska to the tropical rainforests …

The 2025/2026 ski season was a tough one across much of the American West, but the story was not uniformly grim. Western Canada held up considerably better than its southern …

By now, you’ve probably heard about how Mali Noyes skied the Chuting Gallery in record time last spring. Noyes smashed out 93 of the most difficult, technical, and iconic ski …

Welcome to Snidecountry, a monthly or semi-annual ski humor column. It should not, under any circumstances, be taken seriously. You’re welcome to laugh, though, either with us or at us. …

The accident happened in the French resort in 2022 on a blue slope, the Serpentine. The child, Ophélie, was part of a group lesson led by a ski instructor. She …

New Hampshire — The relationship between the state of New Hampshire and Vail Resorts surprisingly turned sour this week. The announcement that the New Hampshire Attorney General is investigating Vail …

For us Brits it is a fond farewell to our greatest alpine skier, Dave Ryding. Long-tasked with carrying his nation’s hopes, Ryding has left a mighty legacy. Having learned to …

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Åre, Sweden — It might look like a battle scene from middle earth or hordes of eager shoppers on Black Friday morning but this is an actual sanctioned ski competition …

The Grand Canyon Office of Communications has issued a plea to the public to help the person who turned in a backpack they found inside the park which may be …

ASHFORD, Wash. — The National Park Service and the Washington State Department of Transportation are seeking input from the general on a proposed project to reduce flooding and erosion risks …

Colorado is home to a wide variety of ski areas, from smaller mountains to some of the biggest resorts in the country. As such, there’s quite a broad range of …

It is pretty cool to see former mainstream athletes fall in love with outdoor recreation. It turns out hall of fame NBA player turned broadcaster Reggie Miller is way into …

It’s May, and the POWDER staff is bored. Just kidding, we have a print magazine to make, content from POWDERWeek to write, edit, and create, and a whole summer’s worth …

For some, May is the time to clean and store their ski gear properly for summer; for others, it’s the beginning of ‘how many months in a row can I …

After facing scrutiny from the state and governor, Vail Resorts will now offer a few tax-free 2026-27 ski pass options to skiers who only plan to ski in New Hampshire …

Carved out of the southeast face of Mount Washington, Tuckerman Ravine is glacial cirque that has attracted generations of skiers from across the east seeking to test their mettle on …

Colorado — Following two costly recent liability cases in Colorado, the Colorado Supreme Court could be looking to clarify how much a ski resort is protected from lawsuits. Vail Daily …

A new multi-mountain ski pass with a cooperative model that returns 80% of revenue to participating resorts in its first year is set to join the increasingly crowded North American …

Check out this wild new modular surfboard designed to breakdown for ease of travel and adapt to any surf conditions. “No two waves ride the same – and neither should …

The Grateful Dead made their way into skiing long before the Atomic Bent Chetler, TGR, or any of the other ways the band seems to have become synonymous with parts …

And just like that, the curtains are about to drop on another Utah winter. Snowbird, the final resort holdout that hadn’t confirmed its closing date yet, recently announced that its …

Three-times Olympic medallist suffered a complex tibia fracture in the crash. “It’s definitely something that, you know, I want to think about, but I honestly can’t,” ​Vonn said of her …

One person died and one was injured after an accident on a chairlift at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl , Oregon, on April 30, 2026. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s …

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado — Colorado’s ski history is full of interesting ski areas, with many mountains that didn’t make it to the present day. One of the most …

Hermon, Maine — The future of New Hermon Mountain has officially been secured. WABI reports that the deal to purchase New Hermon Mountain has been finalized. The new owners are …

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Fishing in Colorado can take the committed high into the mountains. Some of the highest alpine lakes in the most remote area, near little-to-no bodies of water, somehow have Mountain …

King Charles III concluded his four-day state visit to the United States with quick trip to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia where he got up close and personal Buddy the …

Naming something the longest ski run in the world is a pretty difficult task. Are we talking about the longest lift accessed run? Are we counting off-piste runs? What about …

Alpine Rescue Team, based out of Evergreen, Colorado, shared some pretty major important advice for hikers and climbers, explaining the importance of being searchable while out in the mountains. It’s …

A tense situation unfolded on the scenic trails of Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada where a large group of hikers were trailed by a grizzly bear for 30 …

What’s that? Brighton Resort, Utah, didn’t hear no bell. The ski area, which planned to close on May 3 and wrap up an often warm season that’s been hard on …

Skiers may have an environmental streak, but they can also be a messy bunch. Beer cans, hand warmers, general detritus—you name it, you’ll probably find it on the slopes of …

Before we look at what is happening outside the winter months, we can mention some ski related news. PlanetSKI is a ski web site after all. Today, 1st May, lift …

Vialattea and neighbouring Bardonecchia Ski, the twin pillars of Italy’s Turin Alps, are in the midst of a multi-year, €28 million snowmaking modernisation programme, entirely powered by renewable energy, which …

May marks the end of the season in the northern hemisphere and the final weeks of the countdown to the start of the ski season in the southern hemisphere – …

Although it had a bit of a bumpy start and remained questionable throughout, Colorado‘s ski season is finishing on a strong note in Summit County. Both Copper Mountain and Arapahoe …

Pond skimmers, unite. Now’s your chance to strut your stuff at what Palisades Tahoe calls the “original pond-skimming contest”: the 34th annual Cushing Crossing. Set to be held at Palisades …

In 2026, it seems that the bar of what the human body is capable of just seems to keep going up. Specifically, the world of FKTs (fastest known times) for …

Bushkill, Pennsylvania — Private ski resorts in the United States have been gaining steam in recent years, but not all of them have worked out historically. One example of this …

Gilford, New Hampshire — It’s going to be another busy offseason at Gunstock Mountain Resort. This week, the New Hampshire ski resort announced the second phase of its $9 million …

A bill under consideration by North Carolina lawmakers could reshape liability and rules on ski slopes across the state, including making the “misuse” of a ski pass a misdemeanor. Examples …

Yellowstone National Park is one of North America’s premier wilderness areas for hikers to explore with over 1,100 miles of trails traversing its 2.2 million acres. From low impact day …

The Alps are among the most famous mountains in the world. Running through eight countries (France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia), the Alps have served a vital …

Vermont’s Stratton Mountain Resort wrapped up their season back on April 12th, and at this point most snow on the mountain has melted away. With spring in full force on …

Minnesota — In a landmark discovery for Midwestern wildlife biology, researchers have captured the first documented evidence of a cougar (Puma concolor) mother with kittens in Minnesota in modern history. …

A Winter Weather Advisory covers a broad swath of Colorado’s mountain terrain from Thursday morning through Friday, with forecasters expecting significant snowfall across elevations above 9,000 feet. The National Weather …

California — A startling new video from the Mount Whitney trailhead serves as a visceral reminder of why keeping a clean vehicle in bear country isn’t just a suggestion, it’s …

The Caucasus Mountains stretch between the Black and Caspian Seas in Europe, featuring the tallest mountain in the continent (Mount Elbrus) and spanning through Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. They’re …

California is home to quite a wide variety of ski resorts, from smaller, more beginner friendly areas to some of North America’s most extreme in-bound terrain. If you’re planning a …

The slope in Lancashire opened in 1973 but is costly a council report said. The report also said it is “constrained” in offering new attractions. The council is reviewing all …

While related, golf and skiing are separate sports with separate prerequisites. If the weather is good for skiing, for example, it’s probably terrible for golf—unless you don’t mind the agonizing …

Arizona — Grand Canyon National Park is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing individual last known to be in the park. On April 28, 2026, Grand Canyon dispatch …

Ask any skier that lives in a mountain town what they do for fun in the summer, and they’re bound to say “mountain biking.” The undeniable link between some of …

Rejoice Utah skiers and snowboarders, Brian Head Resort is adding an extra day to its closing weekend and lift tickets will be sold for just $1. extending its 2025–26 ski …

Eden, Utah — It’s been a busy past few years at Powder Mountain/Haven. Over on the public side, four new lifts have been installed, more (and paid) parking has been …

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Sponsored Story “There’s no greater joy than playing with your dog, especially in the snow,” says Sugar Bowl Ski Patroller Zach Stein. Stein is the proud owner and handler of …

Utah — Property sales that feature quality skiable terrain are hard to come by. There have been a few notable instances of opportunities in recent years, including a failed ski …

When asked, most skiers think of one of three pass options: the Indy Pass, the Ikon Pass, and the Epic Pass (or, maybe, the Power Pass, if they live in …

Are you not ready to let go of ski season in the Wasatch quite yet? Or maybe you didn’t make it up to Alta this season, and now you’ve missed …

If you fancy yourself an expert skier who gravitates towards the most challenging terrain at any resort you rock up to, there’s a place in California where you can truly …

Looking for an economical way to stay in shape over the summer while fine tuning your ski skills? Check out this clever product out of Italy that takes any pair …

New Mexico — Ski Rio is one of the largest abandoned ski resorts in the U.S. and among the most mysterious. Closed since 2000, there aren’t many videos of its …

Once most of the ski resorts and ski lifts in New England have shut down for the season, many skiers and snowboarders will turn to the slopes of Mount Washington …

Skiers rightly spend a lot of time grumbling about the price of modern lift tickets. $250 for a day of skiing? $300?! It has, at many major destinations, become cost-prohibitive …

On April 25, 2026, three hikers triggered an avalanche in Alaska‘s Chugach Mountain range. The hikers were caught and carried in the D3 avalanche, and reports from the Chugach Avalanche …

A significant stretch of the North Kaibab Trail inside Grand Canyon National Park will close to all public access beginning October 15th, 2026, as crews prepare to undertake critical rehabilitation …

On Saturday, April 25, at Alyeska’s spring pond skim event, the Alaska Airlines Slush Cup, a skier was seriously injured. Video from the Slush Cup shared by Alaska’s News Source …

UTAH — Construction is underway on the first project in the Utah Trail Network, a statewide network of paved trails that will connect Utahns of all ages and abilities to …

Val Thorens, Tignes, Val d’Isere, Argentiere (Chamonix) Ischgl, Cervinia and Pitztal have their final day on Sunday May 3rd. Spring skiing in Val Thorens. Image © PlanetSKI Spring skiing in …

New Hampshire has opened an investigation into the mountain conglomerate Vail Resorts for tacking sales taxes onto multi-resort ski passes. Like only a few other states in the US, New …

The Denver Park Trust (DPT) is raising funds to enhance one of Denver’s most iconic parks, the Ruby Hill Rail Yard. The DPT is hoping to raise $950,000 to install …

Arapahoe Basin sits among the highest-elevation ski areas on the continent, already celebrated for steep terrain and a rugged, above-tree-line character. But if you want to see where that reputation …

Alaska — Three hikers were caught and carried in a very large avalanche on the north side of Peak 3 inside Alaska’s Chugach State Park on the afternoon of Saturday …

WYOMING – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3pm MDT Tuesday for the Sierra Madre Range and Snowy Range in southern Wyoming, including the communities of Centennial and …

North Cascades, Washington – While many people think that Yellowstone and Yosemite are America’s most dangerous National Parks, it is actually the North Cascades in Washington State due to its …

By now, you know the story. Across the West, ski resorts in states from Colorado to California got blanked. The snow failed to show up, and then, towards the end …

YouTube creator Topo Traveler recently climbed Humphreys Peak, the highest point in Arizona, in the dead of early March. The peak stands at 12,633 feet above the Colorado Plateau and …

The ice block dilemma is still ongoing at Mount Everest, continuing to keep hundreds of climbers stranded at base camp with no way up to Camp 1. Ben Ayers of …

France — Massive congratulations going out to Matheo Jacquemoud and Samuel Equy who just broke the fastest known time for a route in Chamonix that took the pair from the Paroisse Saint Bernard …

Fresh from the 2026 Olympic season, The Whiteout Podcast is hosting its first live events at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead and Manchester, with free entry for the live …

New Jersey — While it may not have technically been mentioned in New Jersey’s 1979 Ski Act, it’s now been determined that ski resort operators are protected from snow tubing …

Mt. Washington, New Hampshire — Tuckerman Ravine isn’t for the faint of heart. So what happens when a newscaster from Boston takes it on? Wicked good television. Last year, WBZ …

A backcountry skier was rescued from Colorado’s James Peak Wilderness Area on Saturday, April 25th, following a multi-agency search and rescue operation that lasted nearly eight hours. At approximately 12:18pm, …

When it comes to the longest ski seasons in the United States, most people think of Colorado, California, Oregon, or maybe Vermont. The Midwest states (for the purpose of this …

Crested Butte Mountain Resort is home to what is widely-recognized as the steepest cut run in the entirety of the United States. Its called Rambo and slope holds a consistent …

There are plenty of incredibly difficult ski runs around the world, some steeper than others and some bumpier than others. It’s near impossible to say for certain what the most …

The world lost skier, snow groomer, and all-around beloved human Bernie Rosow on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Rosow’s partner, Amber Feld, recently announced two celebrations of life and a ski …

Visitors planning an early summer trip to Rocky Mountain National Park have a short window to secure their spot this week, with the first batch of timed entry reservations for …

SPRINGDALE, Washington County — A 43-year-old man died after an accidental fall while hiking at Zion National Park last Wednesday. The victim fell from a lower-level area in Spry Canyon …

In the dispatch center at California’s Palisades Tahoe on a late-season storm day at the end of April, the phone is ringing with demands and updates. A skier is stuck …

A 72-year-old Georgia man is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly using his SUV to intimidate and strike a group of cyclists on a rural road outside of Atlanta. According …

Concord, New Hampshire — New Hampshire is a skier’s state. Even its politicians are avid about it, which includes its current Governor, Kelly Ayotte. Granite Staters are also passionate about …

No matter the quiet controversy it has stirred in frontcountry free-heelers who see its ascent as a red herring, telemark gear–perhaps telemark’s future–is decidedly pointed toward the tech toe. What better …

As winter quickly transitions to spring in much of the country, the National Weather Service is reporting unsettling drought metrics following a dismal winter. According to the April 7 Drought …

Well, folks, it’s been a weird one.  The Northeast had an epic start to the 2025-26 season, with bountiful snow and cold temperatures. For much of the West, the opposite …

Jennifer Gurecki fell in love with the hard goods side of the snowsports industry (skis, snowboards, boots, etc.) while working in the tune shop at Arizona Snowbowl as she attended …

Oliver Kern runs SkiResort.info, the largest ski resort test portal in the world, which details more than 6,000 ski areas worldwide. He’s also a man that spends a lot of …

At Mount Bohemia, Michigan, the ski season didn’t last quite as long as hoped. The resort announced in a recent Instagram post that Sunday, April 26, had been the final …

Wyoming — Should non-appointed National Park Service employees make the rules regarding what is and isn’t allowed in our National Parks? The Pacific Legal Team is arguing that Congress should …

Iceland — Advertised as a “nice and loose snowboard session” Helgasons Cream Fest hosted by Lobster Snowboards founder Halldór Helgason and presented by Monster Energy was chaos incarnate. The event …

Telluride, Colorado — It’s not a great time to be a local Telluride skier or mountain biker. A drama-filled ski season that’s worthy of a time slot on Bravo led …

Tragic news out of Canada where professional rock climber Will Stanhope died after after a fall on the Stawamus Chief near Squamish, B.C. CBC reports Stanhope’s family confirmed he died …

In honor of the 2026 NFL Draft, which took place this past weekend, we’re recalling years ago, in a wintry twist on NFL draft pick proceedings, when the Denver Broncos …

It’s no secret that the western US had a tough winter, with many resorts reporting below-average snowpack and experiencing warmer-than-normal temperatures. While Wyoming and Utah seemed to fare okay in …

PeakRankings singled out Kicking Horse Mountain Resort as the only full mountain to earn a spot on their list of the most demanding ski destinations in the world, a distinction …

Officers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife removed a ~2 ½-year-old-moose from a neighborhood in Colorado’s second largest city late last week, helping to return the animal to the appropriate habitat. …

Fair warning to any drone pilots thinking of heading to Banff National Park in Alberta Canada’s Rocky Mountains, if you bring your drone to the park and fly it, you …

United Kingdom — If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the UK, there’s a chance to run a ski field that’s among the largest in the country. The BBC News …

Little Cottonwood Canyon — The storm that Utah skiers and riders have been waiting for arrived… on April 26th. Jokes aside, Utah has actually seen a decent amount of snow …

A Rhode Island man had to be rescued from Iron Mountain in Jackson, New Hampshire, on April 24th after falling from a fire tower at the summit and fracturing his …

Just three of Utah’s 15 ski resorts remain open as a warm and often snowless season winds down earlier than usual. You know what they say, though: it ain’t over …

Iglu have been crowned the 2026 Travel Trade Gazette Top Ski/Snowsports Agency in a glittering ceremony in Victoria Warehouse, Manchester. “We are absolutely delighted to win the very first of …

41 people died in the fire in the Swiss ski resort. We reported on the night of the tragedy when 40 people had died. 40 people killed in fire at …

It was the first time a snowsports category had featured in the awards. “We are absolutely delighted to win the very first of these ski awards,” said Iglu Ski Managing …

Austria has long been one of Europe’s most popular destinations for family ski holidays, and it’s not hard to see why. There’s a sense that everything has been thoughtfully designed …

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, released April 23rd, 2026, paints a pretty sobering picture of water conditions across the country. More than half of the United States is now …

It’s an unfortunate reality that many of the over 4 million visitors that enter Yellowstone National Park every year seriously underestimate the danger of breaking park policies by approaching bison closer than …

Mt. Washington, New Hampshire — Seeing sends and crashes of Tuckerman Ravine are cool to watch, but you may wonder what it’s like to reach the skiing mecca. Is the …

Today is the last day of the ski and snowboard season for Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area, leaving just two mountains with operations continuing into the week ahead. If you’re hoping …

Across the season the social media channels generated: 3.5 billion reach (+114% Year on Year) 86 million engagements (+36% YoY) 1 million new followers, taking the overall FIS social audience …

Few places on Earth rival the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park. Spanning nearly 3,500 square miles, Yellowstone is home to over 10,000 hydrothermal features, truly awe-inspiring scenery like the …

Valparaíso, Chile is home to Red Bull Cerro Abajo, the world’s largest urban downhill race, and its absolutely spectacular. The format is simple, the rider with the fastest descent wins. …

The United States is a country of wild geographic extremes, and a new video from Across the Globe breaks down every single high and low point across all 50 states. …

Nordica‘s Speedmachine 3 boot series was built for the skier who’s looking for exceptional performance and control, whether they’re ripping fresh corduroy or taking advantage of an all-time powder day. …

Les Arcs, La Plagne & Verbier were amoung resorts ending their seasons on Sunday 26th April.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Verbier 4Vallées (@verbier4vallees) …

Named for extreme skiing legend Sylvain Saudan, Blackcomb’s Saudan Couloir is one of those runs. It’s steep, peppered with rocks, and the kind of place you want to stay upright—unless …

Many folks are uncomfortable talking about money. However, when you work in an industry where the value assigned to one’s art, athletic prowess, or clout seems to be something everyone …

Tuckerman Ravine on Mount Washington has been a staple of East Coast skiing ever since Dartmouth students Fred Harris, Joseph Cheney, and Carl Shumway skinned up the face in 1913. …

Some hikes scare you with mileage. Angels Landing scares you with air. The famous route in Zion National Park is only 5.4 miles round trip, but it has earned a …

Spring is a excellent time to see wildlife among the wildflowers, sagebrush flats, and meandering creeks of Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton is home to a wide variety of …

Wild footage from the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia where skier Dylan Dipentima discovered a truly unique descent on the Blanket Glacier. Dipentima wrapped up week’s stay at Blanket Glacier …

Tennessee is far more than just country music and rolling hills. It holds the largest underground lake in the United States, a lake born from one of the most powerful …

If there’s one person who will always be the coolest person on the mountain, it’s the person shredding on a monoski. They usually don’t look like they would rip, so …

There are plenty of seriously intimidating hikes throughout the United States, whether it’s because they’re remarkably steep, long, or sit on narrow ledges. Plenty of routes could make the climb …

Ski resorts, it turns out, are a dime a dozen. In the US alone, there are somewhere in the ballpark of 500 mountains (don’t ask us for an exact count), …

Jesper Tjäder‘s wild slopestyle event is officially returning this spring. Unrailistic is returning to Åre for its third edition from April 30- May 1, 2026. The event kicks off with …

New Zealand — After a rough 2025 ski season for New Zealand, this upcoming winter is off to a promising start. Like last year, an early fall storm has resulted …

The Mammoth Lakes and Mammoth Mountain communities are reeling after the passing of skier Bernie Rosow. Rosow, a longtime snow groomer at Mammoth Mountain, was well-known across the world of …

New Ashford, Massachusetts — After being sold in late 2023, we hadn’t heard much about what’s going on at the abandoned Brodie Mountain, which last operated in 2002. Over the …

It’s April, and it’s still going down at Palisades Tahoe. The resort got a powder refresh this week, prompting locals to tackle the titular Palisades, a looming headwall stuffed full …

Deschutes County Search and Rescue and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to two hikers who called for help on Wednesday, April 24, 2026. The hikers were two males in …

Glacier National Park is rolling out major changes for the 2026 summer season, eliminating its vehicle reservation system while introducing tighter restrictions at one of its busiest destinations. Park officials …

Vancouver Island, located off Canada’s Pacific Coast, is known for its abundant wildlife both on land and in the surrounding waters. Sea lions, whales, orcas, dolphins, sea otters, and much …

California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated Earth Day with a lakeside press conference to lay out the details of State Parks Forward, a new initiative to add three new state parks …

Like much of the west, California’s Mammoth Mountain has had a lack luster season in terms of snowfall. Unlike much of the west, they’re still planning to keep the party …

A woman’s Australian road trip turned into quite the poop-filled adventure after a pit toilet collapsed on her, getting her stuck waist-deep for hours in the Australian outback. According to …

Here’s a welcome plot twist: after ostensibly closing for the season on April 19, 2026, Breckenridge, Colorado, will be back in business for one more day of skiing and riding …

Glacier National Park, nicknamed the “Crown of the Continent”, is home to an estimated 300 grizzly bears. Their diets change throughout the year, ranging from grasses, rodents, and carrion in …

Northfield, New Hampshire — Ski season is over for most, meaning that people are shifting to their other hobbies. For an increasing number of outdoorsy people, that niche is mountain …

Hundreds of mountaineers are stuck at Everest base camp as a massive, unstable serac threatens the only viable route up the world’s tallest peak, leaving expedition leaders, Sherpa guides and …

Eliasch is aiming for a third term but he has ruffled many feathers and some see him as running FIS as an autocrat and forcing his will on members. Others …

In a corner of Denver, you can now order drinks in the same place that skis get made. Earlier this month, Meier Skis opened The Couloir, a bar inside its …

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As the Northern Hemisphere welcomes warmer temperatures and longer days (kind of… in some places), the beginnings of winter are just starting to show in the Southern Hemisphere. Winter weather …

Vail Resorts operates 37 North American ski areas and overall there was a 15% drop with the resorts in The Rockies seeing the sharpest decline. Resorts in the Rockies are …

The Pacific is waking up. The equatorial ocean is currently ENSO-neutral, but warm subsurface water has built for five straight months, and the atmosphere has started sending westerly wind anomalies …

A major dry ski slope in Gloucestershire, one of the longest in England and Wales at 260m, has been placed on the market. Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre is being …

If you want to truly understand what eastern skiing is about, PeakRankings thinks Castlerock at Sugarbush in Vermont deserves a spot on your list. The zone is accessed by a …

Riparian areas make up only about 2% of Arizona’s landscape, yet 80% of the state’s wildlife depend on rivers or riparian zones at some point in their life cycle. As …

American ski racing icon Lindsey Vonn will join the ranks of Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Billie Jean King and Maverick Carter when she takes the lectern to deliver the commencement …

Bloomfield, Colorado — If you’re wondering how Western U.S. ski resorts did during this past winter, it wasn’t pretty. Today, Vail Resorts announced its 2025-26 season metrics through April 19th. …

There is a dangerous misconception believed by many of the over 4 million visitors that pass through the gates of Yellowstone National Park every year and it has to do …

After a historically warm and often snowless season in Colorado, Arapahoe Basin is closing far earlier than usual.  The ski resort, which is known for offering one of the longest …

Vail Resorts has published a portion of their 2025/26 season metrics comparing the same time period to the previous year in North America. It’s no secret that the 2025/26 winter …

Big Sky is one resort that always goes all out for the end of the season. With a pond skim, seemingly endless musical guests, and magical spring storms, this year …

If you’re looking to prove that you’re the strongest skier in the East, head to the Superstar Glacier at Vermont’s Killington Mountain for the Superstar Showdown. The event is set …

When most North American skiers start planning trips across the pond, they think of the Alps, towering alpine peaks, and heaping plates of spaghetti. It might come as a surprise, …

Federal biologists will begin capturing grizzly bears inside Yellowstone National Park starting May 1st, with operations continuing through October 15th, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the species’ recovery …

Drone technology played a critical role in a recent high-angle rescue in El Dorado Canyon, where three climbers became stranded hundreds of feet up a sheer rock face. Facing cold …

Claysburg, Pennsylvania — Should parents leave their kids unsupervised while skiing? While some mountains claim that they’re a great spot because all the trails and lifts lead to one place, …

If you even remotely followed the Freeride World Tour (FWT) this year, you might remember that several stops were canceled. Perhaps it was the universe’s way of giving everyone a …

When ski resorts change their minds, it can be a bit of a toss-up. This time, though, skiers only have good news to look forward to. In late March, as …

This has been anything but a normal ski season, with resorts across the west struggling with a lack of snowfall while areas in the east celebrating plentiful powder days. For …

With ski resorts across the country getting inundated with hordes of visitors in recent years and folks turning to the backcountry to get away from the crowds and experience the …

A hiker suffered a serious fall at Greyrock Mountain in Fort Collins, Colorado, tumbling more than 50 feet onto a ledge approximately 200 feet up the rock face. The incident …

A significant late-April winter storm is hammering portions of the Northern Rockies, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Winter Weather Advisories across wide portions of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming …

Yellowstone National Park‘s hydrothermal landscape is one of the most remarkable geological spectacles on the planet, with hot springs, pools, and geysers drawing millions of visitors each year, and for …

If you’re feeling like you need to get out and ski for one or two more days before you call it a year and are hoping to take advantage of …

A storm in the northern Rockies is already underway and will continue through Friday, April 24, 2026, but the best snow is falling at resorts that are closed or only …

Did you read the title of this article and think: ‘Wait, there are no glaciers in Michigan?!’ If so, you’re correct. However, that isn’t stopping a Michigan ski area from …

Professional mountain biker Killian Bron once again proving he has nerves of steal after taking on this ultra skinny super steep rock diving board feature. The brakes on his Commencal …

Home the largest indoor downhill skiing simulator in North America, Préski in Quebec City, Canada is excited to announce the installation of the a brand new SkyTechSport Olymp Ski Simulator. …

A Vermont ski area has received state approval to begin snow farming. Burke Mountain, which was acquired by the investor & ski area operations group Bear Den Partners in 2025, …

In its first season of operation, the first two levels of the new garage that consolidated parking at Park City’s Canyons Village were free for skiers and snowboarders.  Next winter, …

No better way to cap off a day of spring skiing in the Jackson Hole backcountry than a high speed water crossing. Big mountain skier and mountaineer Owen Leeper was …

On April 22, 1889, tens of thousands of settlers lined up along a guarded border waiting for a signal. When it came, a cannon blast or gunshot depending on where …

This winter, for the first time in 28 years, a unique and wonderfully old-fashioned ski competition returned to the slopes of Alta Ski Area, Utah. Called Powder 8s, the team …

Conservation Officers helped rescue two teenage hikers from the summit of New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington in “harsh conditions” on Saturday, April 18, 2026, according to the Fish and Game Department. …

We’ve seen viral videos of bears, deer, elk, moose, and other critters sprinting across ski slopes, but this is a first: wild horses. Román De la Iglesia Rodríguez whipped out …

The storm Californians have been bracing for has finally hit, and it should make for a couple of great days of skiing. Two of the only remaining open resorts in …

Sedona, Arizona is home to some of the most striking red rock formations in the American Southwest, but Snoopy Rock might be our favorite. Sitting on a bluff above the …

The parents of a five-year-old boy who fell off a chairlift at Blue Knob Ski Resort, Pennsylvania, are facing felony charges. Authorities charged the parents with one felony count each …

Niskeo, Japan, hosts Swatch Nines: a non-competitive freestyle event series focused on progression. This is a ‘for-riders, by-riders’ event that is meant to inspire creativity and media production as opposed …

On April 17th, a small group of horses that live in the Sierra Nevada range were seen around midday running across the trails Sierra Nevada resort. The horses were in …

France — Chaotic scenes from Courchevel Ski Resort in France where the slopes were temporarily taken over by the DerBike mass-start bike race which starts at the top of the …

You may not recognize professional stuntwoman Judit Sziva’s face in a crowd but you are likely familiar with her work as she has appeared in blockbuster movies like Dune: Part …

Park City, Utah — It’s becoming tougher and tougher to find free parking at ski resorts in Utah. One of the best options during prior years was the Cabriolet lot …

Rawdon, Quebec — They will be serving poutine deep into the night at Ski Montcalm next winter, as the Quebec ski resort is expanding into night operations. Last week, Ski …

Mt. Washington, New Hampshire — Tuckerman Ravine remains one of the most accessible yet extreme backcountry experiences on the planet for skiers and riders. We see a lot of big crashes …

A wallet discovered in Copper Mountain Village with illicit substances was turned over to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office after a good Samaritan brought it to deputies. While the wallet …

Every spring ski towns have a moment. The lifts slow down, the crowds disappear, and whole towns exhale. That’s shoulder season, and if you play it right, it’s the best …

Even though the air was thin on the sharp shoulder of the monstrous Mont Blanc, the highest point in western Europe, I could breathe easier. Something about standing in the …

The 18th edition of business strategist Laurent Vanat’s International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism, which includes a global review of the prior (2024/25) season, was released on Tuesday, April …

While the season is already over at many of the West’s mountains, over in Nova Scotia, skiers can look forward to another weekend on the slopes at one of the …

Ever wanted to earn cash and ski your heart out? Killington, Vermont, has just the thing for you. On May 16, 2026, the ski resort is hosting The Superstar Showdown, …

Spring has arrived in Idaho and with it comes the annual surge of young wildlife appearing across the state’s forests, meadows, and waterways. Idaho Fish and Game is urging the …

Denver Water has announced plans to transfer water from Antero Reservoir to Cheesman Reservoir as part of a drought response effort driven by historically low snowpack levels across Colorado. The …

Yellowstone National Park offers 2.2 million acres of unbelievable natural wonders, presenting visitors with the opportunity to visit geothermal areas that contain around half the world’s active geysers, view geologic …

The Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club (JHSC) has partnered up with the Jackson Hole Community School to create a scholarship fund in honor of beloved skier, Max Martin. Born …

The 2Vi® Helmet Technology Platform built by Sweet Protection features a 2-Layer Mips Safety System, variable elasticity shell technology, and a complex geometry multi-density shock absorbing. Found in both their …

Winter hasn’t quite come to an end in the Sierras, yet. A major storm system is moving through the area this week and is expected to produce significant precipitation. The …

Provocative video by Colorado based content creator Outdoor Devin who tackles a hotly debated subject for hikers around the world: Who has the right of way on hiking trails, the …

After another successful season on the World Cup—and an Olympic gold medal in slalom—Mikaela Shiffrin is still in the saddle, preparing for next winter. In a recent social media post, …

Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia — After hosting a major event last weekend, a Nova Scotia ski resort isn’t interested in shutting down the lifts. Last weekend, Cape Smokey detailed that …

Drumheller, Alberta — There aren’t many ski areas in the Badlands of the U.S. and Canada, so it’s cool to learn about one that no longer exists. A few years …

Lillehammer at a Glance My recent return to the charming and picturesque Norwegian town of Lillehammer quickly evoked indelible memories from the 1994 Winter Olympics, two sun-drenched, but frigid, and …

On Monday, April 20th, New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officers rescued a lost 56-year-old hiker from the Rocky Branch Trail in Bartlett, marking the 6th hiker from the Commonwealth …

Just four Utah ski resorts remain open as a season that will mostly be remembered for the wrong reasons winds down. Warm temperatures and little snow were the norm, causing many mountains to close earlier …

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The winter sun sank toward the frosted western skyline, painting streaks of pink and orange over the cold firmament as I slowly made my way through the maze at the …

Zone 2 training has earned its place in the endurance world with solid research and noticeable benefits. Many serious mountain athletes are logging their hours on foot at conversational pace, …

Bouldering, while generally one of the simplest forms of climbing, tends to see some of the most creative routes. If you don’t know, bouldering is a form of climbing that …

Under the glimmering ski shop lights, I eyed a bright blue model. They were one full size below what I normally wear. My misshapen feet, already haggard from decades of …

The previous record was 392m set in 2018/19 ahead of the Covid pandemic that closed resorts across the world the following year. The season marked the end of the first …