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California avalanche site where eight skiers died had been closed for a century before tragedy

Three of those who died were guides on the doomed trip

The Independent UK

Born to ski: Experts and fans say Norway owes Olympic dominance to tradition, depth and development

Norway’s dominance in cross-country skiing and other winter sports at the Milan Cortina Olympics comes down to depth, development and a winning culture built over decades

The Independent UK

Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter

IN FOCUS: Weather agencies across Europe have issued multiple severe avalanche alerts in 2026 as deaths continue to mount

The Independent UK

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Climber faces manslaughter charge after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s tallest peak

Kerstin G froze to death on Großglockner when Thomas P descended mountain to fetch help

The Guardian - UK

Emily Harrop favourite to win gold for France after being eligible for Team GB

She has been crowned overall ski-mountaineering world champion for each of the last four years.

The Independent UK

The Winter Olympics are hurting main street in Livigno's duty-free mountain enclave

Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics are betting that the event will lure more tourists to northern Italy for years to come

The Independent UK

Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say

One skier still missing and six others rescued after group engulfed in Sierra Nevada mountains during severe storm

The Guardian - US

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Mikaela Shiffrin storms to stunning slalom gold to make Winter Olympic history

Mikaela Shiffrin has produced a stunning run in the women’s slalom to take her third Olympic gold and her first since 2018

The Guardian - US

6 best snow boots to keep you warm and dry in the freezing weather

Heading off on a skiing holiday? Or just dodging the cold and rainy weather back home? I've got you covered.

Woman & Home

Terrifying moment huge avalanche cascades down mountain engulfing skiers in Italian Alps

The dramatic footage, filmed by a skier, shows snow and ice cascading down a steep slope near the resort town of Courmayeur

Evening Standard

Terrifying moment massive avalanche smothers crowd of fleeing skiers in Italian Alps

It is the latest in a series of avalanches to have struck the European Alps this winter

The Independent UK

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

A massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe in US, on February 17, 2026, buried 10 backcountry skiers amid a severe winter storm. Six survivors were found alive but rescue efforts are hampered by whiteout conditions and high winds. This incident highlights a deadly winter season and the extreme risks of backcountry…

The Times of India

Winter Olympics briefing: Italy’s blades of glory deliver a lights-out performance

Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti thrashed the world record-holders, world champions and favourites

The Guardian - UK

An 87-Year-Old Grandpa Flew To The Olympics For His Grandson's Girlfriend, But It's The Knitwear That's Too Adorable

This is too cute.

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The Independent UK

Olympic skiers Vonn and Shiffrin voice concerns over global warming amid glaciers crisis

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are concerned by the impact that global warming is having on glaciers

The Times of India

Watch: Video shows massive avalanche racing toward group of skiers in Italy; 2 killed

Two off-piste skiers were killed and a third seriously injured when an avalanche struck a mountainside near Courmayeur on Sunday morning, Italy’s central Alpine Rescue service (CNSAS) said.

The Times of India

Guilty or not? Austrian man on trial for leaving as girlfriend freezes to death on mountain

A German climber has gone on trial in Austria accused of leaving his girlfriend to die on the country’s highest mountain. The 33-year-old woman, identified as Kerstin G, froze to death during a winter ascent of the 3,798m Grossglockner in January 2025, the BBC reported.

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The long game: Winter Olympians redefining their prime

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The Independent UK

10 skiers missing and 6 found alive as search continues after Northern California avalanche

Search and rescue teams were deployed after a 911 call reported an avalanche with individuals buried

The Independent UK

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener's Olympic journey spans the mountains to music

Brazilian snowboarder Pat Burgener feels complete when he combines his love of the halfpipe with his passion for music

Cinemablend

Jason Kelce And Colin Jost Both Tried Olympic Bobsledding, And I’m Not Sure Who Is More Shook

Their screams!

The Independent UK

British skier killed in French Alps avalanche named after manslaughter investigation opens

Friends of Stuart Leslie paid tribute to a ‘true legend’ after he was one of three people killed in the French ski resort of Val d’Isère

The Independent UK

Swiss TV commentary of Israeli Olympic bobsled run fuels fierce reaction

Switzerland’s public broadcaster has taken down a Winter Olympics clip online after a journalist’s commentary during an Israeli bobsled team’s run was criticized

The Guardian - AU

A part-time job and DJ gigs helped Lara Hamilton reach the Winter Olympics. Now she wants to put Australia on the map

Despite financial and physical challenges, the Australian with Nordic skiing in her blood is hoping to make an impact in the new sport of skimo

The Independent UK

Norway's Jens Luraas Oftebro wins 2nd gold in Nordic combined

Norway’s Jens Luraas Oftebro has won his second Nordic combined gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games in the large hill event

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