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The Sassolungo — the long rock — massif dominates the vistas in the Dolomites. | Image: Julia Schneemann Readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine rated their 20 favorite ski resorts for 2026. Critics might say the list does not change much, but there has been plenty of movement over the last few years and even…

104-Year-Old French Ski Instructor Honored With France’s National Order of Merit

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The 104-year-old ski instructor received France’s highest civilian honor last month. | Image: Sylvie Chappaz Good things take time, they say — some take nearly a century, apparently. Last month, the French ski instructor Olga Chappaz finally received France’s highest civilian honor: she was awarded the rank of Officer of the National Order of Merit…

The Top 9 Coldest Countries in the World

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Miles Clark skiing in Antarctica, one of the coldest places in the world.| Image: Stein Retzlaff The coldest countries in the world are no strangers to below-freezing temperatures all year long. Even though climate change has caused these frigid places across the globe to warm the fastest, the average temperatures in some of these countries…

FIS Hopes to Grow Freestyle Disciplines Ahead of Next Olympic Cycle

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FIS is hoping to grow Freestyle events ahead of the 2030 Olympics. | Credit: Olympics The planning for the next Olympic cycle is already underway. Representatives from the global Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski community met in Geneva, Switzerland, this week for the 2026 FIS Autumn Meetings, looking ahead to the 2026-27 World Cup season,…

Mountain Capital Partners to Offer $9 Lift Tickets at All Nine U.S. Ski Resorts

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Arizona Snowbowl. | Image: MCP Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) will offer $9 lift tickets at all nine of its U.S. ski resorts this winter. Tens of thousands of $9 tickets will be available at MCP resorts in Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon. Select lift tickets also include $10 in resort credit that…

Season 7 of the SnowBrains Podcast Launches Tomorrow with the Biggest Season Ever

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The SnowBrains Podcast Season 7 launches next Tuesday, October 13. After six years, 105 episodes, and conversations with some of the ski industry’s biggest and best stars, minds, and people behind the scenes, the SnowBrains Podcast is returning tomorrow for its most ambitious season to date. With 20+ episodes planned, our goal with the podcast…

Alyeska, AK, Gets Slammed With First Flakes of the Season

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Alaska’s Alyeska Resort received its first snowfall of the season over the weekend. | Credit: Alyeska Resort Facebook When the first flakes fall at ski resorts, it’s typically a dusting that disappears after a few hours. That was not the case at Alaska’s biggest ski area, Alyeska Resort. Alyeska received its first snowfall of the…

From Snowmaking to Safety: What’s New at Blue Mountain, ON, This Season?

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This year marks the 85th season at Blue Mountain, Ontario. | Credit: Blue Mountain Facebook Located in northern Ontario, Blue Mountain is the province’s largest and most popular ski resort. Its extensive ski trail and terrain offerings across its 365 skiable acres make it a popular destination for Canadians looking to spend a day on…

NakedAde is My New Go-To Hydration for High-Elevation Pursuits

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NakedAde is easy to use on the go. | Photo: Naked Nutrition. This article is brought to you by Naked Nutrition I used to ski and snowboard wearing a hydration pack. However, since the days of open-to-close shredding at resorts are largely behind me, and because riding chairlifts with a pack on is uncomfortable and…

New Alterra CEO Kelly Vohs Is a Former Green Beret Who Ran Blackstone Companies

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