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Group of mountaineers attempting to summit Denali, AK. | Image: National Park Services (NPS) Three climbers have died and a fourth was rescued after a fall near Denali Pass on Alaska’s Denali, North America’s highest peak. The climbers were part of a seven-member Latvian mountaineering expedition ascending the mountain’s popular West Buttress route when four…

Eileen Gu’s photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar. | Image: Harper’s Bazaar Some winter sports athletes use the offseason for cycle training, hiking trips, surfing, or simply take a well-earned break; Eileen Gu apparently takes it to the studio. Within days of each other, the 22-year-old Olympic freestyle skiing champion landed the June 2026 covers of…

Park City Mountain Resort Mountain Village aerial view. | Credit: Visit Salt Lake Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR), Utah, finally gained approval for two major lift upgrades for Silverlode and Eagle, which have been in talks since 2021. The Park City Planning Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday, May 27, in support of the lift projects.…

Joey and father Joe after the successful summit.| Photo Credit: Samueladventureinstagram Most 6-year-olds spend their birthdays having a pizza party or getting together at the playground with friends. Joey Danger Evermore, now 7, is not like most elementary-age children. He chose to celebrate his 7th birthday summiting one of the world’s most iconic peaks, Yosemite’s…

One of the most instagrammed peaks in the Dolomites: the Seceda. | Image: Julia Schneemann Every euro spent directly with ski lift operators — on passes, ski school, and related services — generates more than eight euros in total local economic activity, according to a major new study by global consulting firm PwC, commissioned by…

We all want to know if the skiing will be good next season. Could the stratospheric polar vortex tell us? | Photo: Zach Armstrong Will next season be better? The annual question, asked after both exceedingly deep and depressingly shallow winters, represents not only the hopes and dreams of skiers everywhere, but also one of…

Broderick Thompson announced his retirement. | Image: Broderick Thompson Canadian World Cup skier Broderick Thompson has announced his retirement from alpine ski racing, bringing an end to a career that included a World Cup podium, Olympic appearances, and one of the most remarkable recoveries in recent memory.The 32-year-old shared the news in an emotional post…

Report from May 29, 2026 I almost bailed on hitting Main Chute as my last ski day of the 2025/26 season – I was simply too tired. I was pretty smoked after skiing “Pipeline” at Snowbird the previous day. I decided to test myself and see what happened.   11,068′ Mt. Baldy, UT “Main Chute”…

Report from May 28, 2026 I met up with Dr. Joe at 8 a.m. at the base of Gad 2. The previous 3 times I’d skied Pipeline, there was essentially snow back to the parking lot. Not this time. 11,489′ American Fork Twin Peak, UT “Pipeline Couloir” Snowbird Ski Resort Details Summit (actually a ridgeline): …

Running to discover the best dog breeds for snow | PC: Pixabay Few things bring more joy to a ski day than spotting a dog absolutely thriving in the snow. From deep-powder zoomies to long winter hikes, some breeds are naturally designed for cold-weather adventure. With thick coats, powerful builds, and generations of cold-weather breeding,…