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Shiffrin thrives off Kilde's power of positive thinking

Méribel (France) (AFP) - Their relationship during the season might feel like two ships passing in the night, but Mikaela Shiffrin credits boyfriend and fellow ski racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde with the power of positive thinking after her disappointment at last year's Beijing Olympics.

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Danielle Scott vows to keep pushing the envelope following spectacular victory at Deer Valley

If you liked the look of Danielle Scott's spectacular victory at Deer Valley then you're in luck because there's plenty more where that came from.

ABC News

Valentino Guseli completes historic FIS World Cup first with slopestyle, halfpipe and big air medals

Australian teenager Valentino Guseli claims silver medals in the halfpipe and slopestyle World Cup events on the same day at Deer Valley to cement a world first medal record.

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Matt Graham finds the right reason to ski after Beijing Winter Olympics heartbreak

Matt Graham's tears in Beijing exposed the brutal reality of top level sport. But despite last year's heartbreak, Graham knows he is still competing for the right reasons, and continuing to challenge for podiums on the World Cup circuit.

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Avalanches in Austria, Switzerland Kill Five

Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland have left five people dead, leading officials to warn on Saturday of the risks posed by particularly unstable snow cover. Three of those killed were visiting Austria's Alpine regions. "One winter sports enthusiast was killed in an avalanche in Kaltenbach on Saturday," a police spokesman…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Shiffrin set to skip downhill at ski worlds

Méribel (France) (AFP) - US star Mikaela Shiffrin confirmed Saturday that she would likely skip the downhill at the World Ski Championships that start in the French resorts of Courchevel and Meribel next week.

AFP

Zenhaeusern wins Chamonix slalom, Ginnis grabs first podium for Greece

Chamonix (France) (AFP) - Switzerland's Ramon Zenhaeusern won the men's World Cup slalom in Chamonix on Saturday as AJ Ginnis made history by snatching second for a first-ever podium for Greece.

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Danielle Scott claims gold for Australia in FIS World Cup aerials at Deer Valley

Danielle Scott recorded her highest ever World Cup score in Deer Valley to record her second FIS World Cup victory of the season and move top of the overall standings.

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Olympic snowboarders sue coach, USOPC and ski federation over alleged abuse

Los Angeles (AFP) - Olympic bronze medalist Rosey Fletcher is among three former US snowboarders suing their ex-coach, the US Ski amp; Snowboard federation, and the US Olympic amp; Paralympic Committee, alleging sexual abuse that they say the organizations covered up, court documents showed.

AFP

100 Degrees Below Zero? That’s What It Could Feel Like At Mount Washington This Weekend

New England will experience its coldest temperatures in years by the end of this week due to the polar vortex

Zenger

Presenter Jake Humphrey launches app which saves time for skiers

The SkiYodl app is a bible of everything you need to see, eat, drink and do while you’re in the mountains

Wales Online

Jakara Anthony, Matt Graham claim double FIS Moguls World Cup gold in Deer Valley

Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony continues her excellent form, while Matt Graham returns to the top step of the FIS World Cup podium for the first time in six years at Deer Valley.

ABC News

Snow turns Australian Alps into winter wonderland in the middle of summer

The BOM says some alpine locations are expected to experience maximum temperatures up to 15 degrees below the average for this time of year and won't begin to warm up until next week.

ABC News

Olympic snowboarders accuse USOPC, national federation of sex trafficking in lawsuit

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the national governing body for snowboarding and the former national team snowboard coach conspired to engage in sex trafficking, enabling and covering up repeated acts of sexual misconduct, three former national team snowboarders claimed in a lawsuit Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

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Evening Standard

‘The world’s most sustainable ski trip’ – from London to the Swiss Alps

Can a holiday on the slopes ever be environmentally-friendly? Anna Hughes, director of Flight Free UK, travels to Switzerland to find out

Daily Mirror

Horror as two skiers killed in terrifying avalanche that hit popular Kashmir resort

There were also 21 others that had to be rescued as a huge wall of snow swept down from the peak of the 14,400ft Mount Apharwat in the Affarwat area

Bangkok Post

Winter wonderland

Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

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In search of a snowy escape with optional week-long raves? Look no further

If you’re looking for snow, head high to Avoriaz, where never-ending pistes and a (optional) week-long rave await you, says Matt Hryciw

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Edinburgh Live

Midlothian's Hillend ski slope upgrade 'should be shelved' over cost of living crisis

Former Midlothian Provost Councillor Peter Smaill says the costs of the project are likely to continue rising and questioned whether the council would have the cash for it as it grapples with a £14m budget deficit in the coming year

The Independent UK

Kashmir avalanche kills 2 Polish skiers; 21 people rescued

Two Polish skiers have died in an avalanche at a Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir and 21 people have been rescued

Dynamite News

Gulmarg Avalanche: 2 Foreign Nationals Dead, 21 Rescued Safely

Two foreign nationals were killed in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J-K: Skiers Trapped In Gulmarg After Avalanche

Some skiers were trapped in the famous ski resort Gulmarg after an avalanche hit the Afarwat peak in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Half term holidays to be hit by Border Force strikes

Approximately 1000 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union are set to walk out during February half-term

Wales Online

Après drinks could be adding €60 a round to your ski trip

Research has found the cheapest and most expensive resorts

The Independent UK

The best last-minute holiday ideas for February

The last true month of winter brings a diverse range of travel options. Whether you’re after early-year sunshine, a Valentine’s break or a half-term escape with the kids, Mary Novakovich picks the best of the bunch

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