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Finnish high altitude climber & endurance athlete Lotta Hintsa, who suffered severe skin damage on her climb to Aconcagua Summit (22,841 ft or 6,962m) | Picture: Lotta Hintsa Instagram Page High altitudes in alpine regions are challenging environments for anyone and anything. Not just fauna and flora had to adapt over thousands of years, but…

Powder chasing in the Cariboos. Photo Credit: Erik Trinidad I’ve had the pleasure of feeling the sensation of virgin powder spraying into my face in many places, on and off piste, but there’s something extra special about getting that face shot in an area so remote that you need to take a chopper to get…

With a little planning, you can score the best deals, dodge sticker shock, and spend more time soaking up the stoke at Big White, BC. | Photo: Big White Ski Resort Planning a ski trip to Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is always exciting. The snow, the views, the promise of fresh turns.…

Athletes will return to Haines, Alaska, for the 2026 FWT Haines Alaska Pro. FWT hosted Pro competitions in Alaska in 2015, 2016, and 2017. | Photo: Jeremy Bernard, 2016 FWT. March 6, 2026 – The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT) by Peak Performance Commissioners and the Safety Team evaluated the FWT Fieberbrunn Pro venue, Wildseeloder…

Swift Current 6 with Lone Peak at Big Sky Resort, MT.  | Photo:  Big Sky Resort When it comes to bragging rights on the mountain, total vertical drop is the ultimate metric. But let’s be honest: not everyone wants to unclip and hike for an hour just to claim a few extra feet. For the…

Photo from the big air division on February 28, 2026, in Kamas, Utah. Photo Credit: Joe Gagon History was made in Kamas, Utah, as the first professional skijoring league wrapped up its inaugural season and crowned its first-ever champion. After a six‑event tour, PRO Skijor’s Frontier Tour came to a dramatic close in a three‑way…

Jackson Hole has now received over 300 inches of snowfall for the season as of March 9, 2026. | Skier: Kai Jones | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Winter isn’t finished with the Tetons just yet. As of March 9, 2026, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has officially crossed the 300-inch mark for total seasonal…

Credit: WeatherBell Colorado is headed into a mostly dry, springlike stretch with just a light Tuesday night to Wednesday refresh before wind becomes the bigger story. Confidence is highest from Tuesday evening, March 10, through Wednesday afternoon, March 11, when a brief shot of all-snow favors Steamboat and the I-70 corridor for no more than…

Credit: WeatherBell A dry, springlike pattern is set to hold across the California Sierra, with no meaningful new snow showing up from Tahoe to Mammoth through at least Sunday. Confidence is highest from Monday morning through Sunday night, March 15, when the guidance is tightly clustered around above-normal temperatures, a short burst of ridge wind…

Credit: WeatherBell Japan has a useful early-week refresh lined up, and confidence is highest from Monday evening, March 9, through Wednesday afternoon, March 11. Central Honshu should do best in that first shot with widespread new snow and good ski quality, while Hokkaido stays colder but lighter at first before a stronger, less certain Thursday…