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Areas near Kandersteg have seen some recent rockfalls, raising concerns around another “Blatten-incident.” | Image: Wikimedia A recent rockfall above Kandersteg, Switzerland, has sparked international concern that the Alpine village could face a disaster similar to the catastrophic 2025 collapse at Blatten, Switzerland. Local Swiss authorities, however, say the situations are fundamentally different and that…

Credit: NOAA/NCEP GFS This New Zealand snow forecast centers on a windy weekend storm that favors the South Island, followed by a highly uncertain midweek reload. Snow develops Saturday, peaks Saturday night into Sunday, and tapers Monday morning. Wānaka and Queenstown should collect the most, while lighter totals reach Canterbury and Ruapehu. Strong northwesterly winds…

Last year’s winner Marco Odermatt from Switzerland on course at Copper. | Image: FIS Alpine In exactly 100 days, the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup will return to Copper Mountain, Colorado, for a Thanksgiving weekend of men’s World Cup racing. On November 28-29, 2026, Copper Mountain will welcome the world’s best men’s alpine skiers for…

Start Haus is accepting alpine skis, race gear (flat or mounted), and speed suits during regular store hours leading up to the sale. | Image: Start Haus Consignment Start Haus is gearing up for the return of its highly anticipated annual Ski Consignment Sale this Labor Day Weekend. Running from Friday, September 4 through Sunday,…

The Hut Roll at Mount Baw Baw is still open until Sunday, August 23. | Image: Mount Baw Baw webcam Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort in Australia’s state of Victoria, has announced that it will wrap up its 2026 ski season this Sunday, August 23, at 5 p.m., bringing an end to a 57-day season.…

Sunset over Brian Head Peak. Photo: Jessee Lynch, courtesy of Brian Head Resort Brian Head Resort, Utah, plans to open for the 2026–27 ski season on November 6, potentially making it the first ski resort to open in Utah and one of the earliest in the country. The early target comes as the resort invests…

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport has suspended all flights. | Credit: boldmethod.com Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) has suspended all arrivals and departures as a wildfire burns in the mountains near the airport, disrupting air travel to one of Colorado’s most popular mountain destinations. The airport announced the emergency travel alert Thursday evening, August 19, 2026, citing wildfire…

This winter, Steamboat Springs Airport, Colorado, will offer 18 direct flights across six airlines. | Credit: Fly Steamboat Getting to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has never been easier. This winter, the Yampa Valley Regional Airport, located just 30 minutes outside of downtown Steamboat Springs, is offering 18 direct flight services from major U.S. cities. Six airlines…

Pirelli will become an official sponsor of U.S. Ski & Snowboard through the 2028-29 season. | Image: U.S. Ski & Snowboard Pirelli Tire today announced a new multi-year partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, becoming an Official Partner of the organization through the 2028-2029 season. The agreement further strengthens Pirelli’s presence in one of its…

Bob and a former student of his meeting up at Aspen Snowmass. | Photo Credit: Bob Witwowski Retirement can change the way we ski. Instead of squeezing powder days between work, school, family commitments, and weekend crowds, retired skiers have something most of us spend our winters dreaming about: time. They can chase storms, ski…