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Skiers and snowboarders are lining up at the V8 chair for season opening. | Image: Perisher webcam After a strong early July storm cycle delivering around 37 centimeters (15 inches) of snow in just 48 hours, Perisher Resort, Australia, is poised to spin its first chairlift of the 2026 season: the Village 8 chair on…

The meticulously rebuilt interior of Savoie in Tahoe City, a year-round French chalet blending Michelin-starred heritage with rustic alpine charm. | Photo: Savoie A nearly century-old piece of Lake Tahoe history has undergone a complete architectural and culinary metamorphosis with the official July 1, 2026, debut of Savoie. As reported by SF Gate, the newly…

The site of the accident. | Image: Cantonal police Wallis/Valais A mountaineer died Thursday, July 2, after falling into a crevasse on the Trift Glacier while ascending toward Weissmies above Saas-Grund, Switzerland, according to the Valais/Wallis Cantonal Police. The accident occurred on Thursday morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. local time. Two people were climbing toward…

Many picture dramatic events, such as avalanches, as the main danger faced by skiers and riders on the slopes. However, within in-bounds terrain, tree wells have actually been far more dangerous in the United States. According to outdoor educator and former ski patrol director Paul Baugher, 90 people died at U.S. resorts due to tree…

A skier enjoys a quiet weekday morning in deep powder at Palisades Tahoe, which is reintroducing its Midweek Season Pass for the 2026-27 winter season to offer uncrowded access across 6,000 skiable acres. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley, Calif. [July 1, 2026] — New this season, Palisades Tahoe is bringing back its Midweek Season…

The launch day event will include a full-on community clean-up, joined by visitors and locals helping clean up around the South Lake Tahoe hotel corridor between the village and Lake Tahoe. | Image: Clean Up The Lake Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) and Station House Inn will officially partner on the new Stay With Purpose…

  The wreckage of a Soloy Helicopters Airbus AS350B3 that crashed near the Knik Glacier on March 27, 2021. | Image: NTSB / Alaska State Troopers Five years after one of the deadliest heli-ski helicopter crashes in North American history, a jury in Anchorage, Alaska, has delivered its verdict. On Thursday, July 2, jurors awarded…

Skiing on July 4th at Mammoth Mountain in 2023. | Photo: ig @Mammothmountain While hitting the slopes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when picturing a quintessential Fourth of July, it might be just what the doctor ordered for skiers looking to get a few more festive turns in before hanging…

A Perisher Operations team member wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program badge. | Image: Perisher/Vail Resorts Perisher Ski Resort, Australia, has joined the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, marking a significant step toward creating a more inclusive and supportive experience for all guests. The globally recognised Sunflower program offers a simple and discreet way for people with…

Indy Pass announces some big additions to its team, all of whom will be based in New Hampshire at Black Mountain and will be supporting Indy Pass, Entabeni Systems, and Black Mountain. | Image: Indy Pass Entabeni Systems and Indy Pass announced the addition of 11 new team members to support continued growth and expansion, following the recent announcement…