Idaho doctor dead in backcountry skiing avalanche
A prominent Idaho physician was killed in a backcountry skiing accident Friday, authorities announced. Courtesy of Sawtooth Avalanche Center. May 12 (UPI) -- An Idaho…
Avalanche in Switzerland kills three people
In short: Police said three people died and one person was injured at Riffelberg, near the Swiss Alpine ski resort of Zermatt.Heavy snowfall and very strong…
Countdown star Susie Dent reveals what's really stopping people taking up skiing
Countdown wordsmith Susie Dent, along with Crystal Ski holidays, has discovered a fear of falling over stops most people from hitting the slopes Source link
Man dies in water skiing event Southern 80 on Murray River at Moama
A man has died while skiing in the Southern 80 ski race on the Victoria–New South Wales border.Emergency services were called to the Murray River,…
Chemmy Alcott: Climate change means skiing may not be around for my sons
Now, when you hike up the steps, there is a plaque every 10m showing the retreat of the glacier, and you can see how quickly…
Lesser-known ski resort with amazing powder snow and night skiing on slopes
St Moritz, Verbier and Les Arcs in the Alps may be better known than Niseko to skiers in Europe, but the Japanese resort has a…
‘Beyond heartbroken’: Family of Brit mum & son killed in avalanche while skiing on Alps left with ‘hole in our lives’
THE family of the British mum and son who were killed in a devastating avalanche in the French alps have said they are "beyond heartbroken".…
When Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine, US to kickoff holiday season | In Pictures
Ho ho ho, away they go – Santa’s helpers took the day off with a few hundred of the jolly ol’ elves hitting the slopes.…
Europe's lesser-known 'real winter wonderland' has epic national parks and cheap skiing
Europe's best winter destinations are often tipped to be the likes of France, Iceland, Italy and Norway but there's one lesser-known spot you'll want on…
Dave Ryding: ‘I’ll keep skiing until the legs fall off’
Ryding has won one World Cup race and finished on the podium a further five timesDave Ryding is about to embark on his 15th World…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski lawsuit will be a London musical
Want to watch Gwyneth Paltrow be found Gwynecent again? Paltrow’s legal battle with the skiing optometrist had it all: chic court attire worn by an…
'Japan is unmatched for skiing – you take on slopes in the shadow of a volcano'
Paula Murray finds ski surprises in Niseko, Japan in the shadow of a volcano, making the most of a world-renowned resort which can boast up…
Experts give top tips for budget skiing breaks including a 20% discount for vegans
AliKats, a family-run company based in Morzine, France, offers up to a 20% discount for those who travel by train, follow a plant-based diet -…
Summer skiing? Mammoth, Big Bear announce extended seasons
Mammoth Mountain, enjoying its heaviest snowfall in a decade, will extend its skiing and boarding season into July. Although resort officials haven’t set a specific…
Danielle Scott claims aerials crystal globe, Laura Peel wins final FIS World Cup event in Almaty
Danielle Scott has won her first Crystal Globe as the number one aerials skier in the world for the 2023 season, with compatriot Laura Peel claiming…
Unspoilt and snowclad: the perfect Easter skiing spot in the French Alps | Skiing holidays
I was crossing a steep-sided valley in the Vanoise national park in the French Alps by car when something in the sky caught my eye.…
‘It’s still as beautiful as ever’: the changing face of the French Alps | Skiing holidays
The Glacier du Tour sits on top of the mountain like a cresting wave frozen in time. From the nursery slopes of La Vormaine, to…
Hikes, hot tubs and proper snow? Our family ski trip in Slovakia is a revelation | Skiing holidays
The Tatra mountains in Slovakia had been touted as a great destination for a family skiing holiday. But as we stumbled out of the sleeper…
Music with altitude: France’s Snowboxx festival | Skiing holidays
There’s nothing quite like blinding white, early-morning mountain sun, a blast of crisp, cold air and an Alpine valley stretching ahead of you to start…