Freeride Approved as Official Discipline
The FIS has recognized Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding as an official discipline during their general assembly held this week in Reykjavik.
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Over 3,000 Object To Planned Virgin Mary Statue On Ski Slopes
Plans by the operators of Mt. Shasta Ski Park in California to erect a 20 foot tall statue of the Virgin Mary at a key spot on the slopes have not gone down well with all the locals.
Southern Hemisphere 2024 Season Starts Early
Several ski areas in Chile, South America have announced they’ll be opening about a month earlier than planned, from next weekend, thanks to weeks of mid-autumn/fall snowfall and low temperatures.
Polish Skiers Aim to Ski Four 8,000m Peaks This Spring
This year two Poles, in separate expeditions, will aim to summit four of the world’s 8,000m+ summits in the Himalayas between them, and then ski down each of them.
Top Swiss Resorts Divide Up Between US Super Passes
Leading Swiss ski areas are aligning themselves with either Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass or the Alterra’s Ikon pass, getting up to 50,000 skier days from being on a pass, as the country becomes a battle ground between the two giant US groups.
POW UK Launches 'Send It For Climate' Campaign In An Effort To Save Our Slopes From Climate Change
The eco-orientated campaign is part of a movement calling out the UK
New World Record Set In Ski Mountaineering
A new world record for the most vertical metres climbed while ski
Cairngorm To Open Upper Runs To Experienced Skiers
Cairngorm ski area has announced that two of its best-known slopes will
Aspen Snowmass Celebrate 25 Years of Sustainability
Aspen Snowmass set out on its sustainability mission back in 1997, one
2030 Olympics Heading to France, 2034 To Utah, Probably
France is the ‘preferred candidate’ to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. Salt
Colorado & Tirol Dominate Early Season Open Resorts
Two of the world’s great ski regions always do battle in
California's 23-24 Ski Season Starts Friday
At least two Californian ski areas plan to open for the 23-24