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Michelle Gisin and Luca de Aliprandini. | Image: Michelle Gisin Instagram One of alpine skiing’s longest-standing couples have tied the knot after dating for 12 years. Swiss Olympic champion Michelle Gisin and Italian giant slalom specialist Luca De Aliprandini were married on June 20 at Lake Garda in northern Italy. The pair started dating in…

It can be a lot of work at times, but there are life lessons in teaching your kids to ski. | Photo: Adventure Travel Family When you’re spending a perfect day at the ski area and notice some kids ripping the entire mountain, chances are there was a ski dad who made it all possible. Ski…

There is something special about skiing with your father. | Photo: Angel Fire Resort There’s something special about skiing with your dad. He was likely the one helping you make your first turns, hauling your gear, or leading the charge on a truly memorable day. Whatever it was, time spent on the mountain with our…

The new operator for Spout Springs has big plans for the ski area. | Photo: Jeff Petersen Spout Springs Ski Area in northeastern Oregon is one step closer to reopening after Umatilla County selected a local ownership group led by Tollgate Crossing owner Trevor Abell to operate the long-dormant ski area. Tollgate Crossing is a…

Summer solstice fires at Leogang. | Image: Saalfelden Leogang On June 21, the Northern Hemisphere will experience the summer solstice this year. Summer solstice marks the longest day and shortest night of the year; in some areas in Scandinavia the sun never sets, known as midsummer night. The event occurs when the Earth’s North Pole…

It was a great day at Timberline Lodge for summer skiing. | Photo: SnowBrains Report for Friday, June 19, 2026 I’m lucky to live in Oregon, close to Timberline Lodge, which is one of the few places in North America to offer summer skiing. I hadn’t been on the snow since I went heli skiing in…

Urs Lehmann, returns to FIS as interim Secretary General. | Picture: Swiss Ski Website Just two weeks after dramatically resigning as Chief Executive Officer of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), Urs Lehmann is heading back to FIS. On Friday, June 19, 2026, newly elected FIS President Alexander Ospelt and the FIS Council announced that…

It’s common to see these signs at European Resorts. Image: Brett Ploss. A U.S. TikTok influencer has gone viral for proving that some international skiing destinations may be much less expensive than staying in the country. So, you’re convinced. You’ve booked your flights and the date is getting closer. Here’s a list of seven essentials not…

Val d’Isere has been confirmed as the host of the alpine tech events. | Image: @flo_vdi @valdisere @tignesofficiel France’s 2030 Winter Olympics finally has a confirmed venue map. After months of political disputes, competing bids, and uncertainty over where several marquee events would be held, the executive board of the Alpes 2030 Organising Committee (COJOP)…

Stonehenge and a summer solstice celebration with over 25,000 people. This Sunday, June 21 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and the official start of summer. This means the beginning of winter, December 21 , is a mere six months away. But look on the bright side: peak daylight in Montreal…