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Report from February 20, 2026 The zone at Les Arcs, France, that I rolled up to yesterday morning was cut off from the rest of the resort thanks to a massive storm and 5/5 EXTREME avalanche danger. Perfect. The drive the mountain was rowdy up dozens of switchbacks up skinny French roads. There was even…

The California Sierra Mountains just got hammered and the West stays active this week. | Photo: Mt. Baker Ski Area Forecast for February 21 – March 2, 2026 It’s always snowing somewhere, and for skiers and riders, that’s where the magic happens. Fresh snow is what turns ordinary runs into powder days, and every skier knows…

Comparative snow depth in Switzerland across the nation as % of average. | Image: SLF Switzerland has seen significant snowfall over the past two weeks, dramatically reshaping the country’s snowpack, and sharply increasing avalanche danger. Last week alone, parts of western Switzerland were buried under 1 to 1.5 meters (3 to 5 feet) of snow.…

Credit: WeatherBell An active Pacific storm track keeps the Pacific Northwest in a snowy, windy pattern through Friday, with several waves stacking up meaningful mountain snowfall. Snow levels will swing with each pulse, so expect alternating periods of dense, moisture-laden snow and colder shots with lighter turns. The focus shifts north as the week goes…

Alex Ferreira crowned himself Olympic champion—a long-standing dream. | Image: U.S. Ski Team At the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s freeski halfpipe final at Livigno Snow Park, Alex Ferreira delivered the performance of his career, and capped it with Olympic gold. Ferreira has been one of the most consistent and respected competitors on the halfpipe circuit…

Views from a hike up to the Highland bowl. | Credit: SnowBrains The winter tourism season in Aspen, Colorado, is off to a softer start, with visitation and occupancy down compared to last year, as weaker international demand and a lackluster snow season weigh on bookings. According to the MidWinter Occupancy Report released by Stay…

A helisier has been killed by an avalanche near Revelstoke, BC. | Photo: Facebook A skier was killed on Thursday after an avalanche buried them in British Columbia‘s Selkirk Mountains east of Revelstoke. Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing, the outfitter guiding the group, confirmed the incident in a statement. Related: 8 Skiers Found Dead After Castle Peak…

Calabogie Peaks Hotel. | Image: J. Davis Conditions report for February 13 and 14, 2026.  Ontario is home to 53 ski resorts. That statistic surprises many, both within and outside its borders. When I first started riding on the Indy Pass, I was excited to see Calabogie Peaks on the list. The resort, which sits…

Alysa Liu with the Japanese medalists. | Image: Olympics The first thing Alysa Liu did after winning gold was to embrace Japan’s bronze medalist Ami Nakai after the scores came in. It wasn’t just a show of camaraderie. It was a statement: today’s figure skating belongs to a generation rewriting the rules—and doing it on…

DEEP at Palisades Tahoe. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe A significant storm cycle has blanketed Palisades Tahoe, California, with 9.6 feet of snow over four days, including 18 inches in the final 24 hours. This has raised the season total to 278 inches. Resort officials describe the mountain as a transformed winter wonderland with conditions ideal…