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An avalanche struck an off-piste area of the Swiss ski area on Easter Monday.

According to a report by the Los Angeles Times and subsequent news sources, California ski accidents are up nearly 50 percent over the last two years.

With cancellations and surprise finishes (but thankfully, no injuries), World Cup Finals were almost a microcosm of the entire season.

If you're thinking about snagging an Indy Pass for the 2024-'25 season you better do so quickly.

Taking a page out of Tahoe’s playbook, Colo.'s Eldora Mountain Resort is digging out after a major almost-spring storm.

From navigating changing conditions to throwing their Strava followers into a tizzy, this dynamic duo's journey is one for the books.

With winter almost in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to spring skiing and where the powder is heading.

After her 96th World Cup win and six weeks of rehabbing, Mikaela Shiffrin will compete in the FIS World Cup Finals, where five titles are still up for grabs.

The typical price bump, new access for one Pacific Northwest ski area, and more perks than ever are on tap for next season.

Ivan Jones went big and went home last weekend when he launched off a kicker directly into a moving chairlift.

Rates have finally crept back up to where they were before the 2020-'21 price cut.

After six weeks of healing and rehab, Mikaela Shiffrin will be back in the slalom starting gate on Sunday, March 10.

A new study sheds more light on the direct effects of climate change on the ski industry.

Shanty Creek Ski Area's unique Leap Year tradition invites skiers named Brad to enjoy free skiing and Brad-exclusive bathrooms.

The incident took place in Park City in 2020, where a father jumped off the lift to reach his fallen child.

River Radamus scored his first World Cup podium last weekend in Palisades Tahoe. Can he do it again at the Aspen World Cup?

The epically popular theater production, “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” (not staring Gwyneth Paltrow), is set to make its U.S. debut in March in Park City.

Men’s slalom at the Palisades Tahoe World Cup is a wide-open field this year. Could AJ Ginnis find redemption after his near miss last year?

In the middle of his best season ever, Radamus is flirting with the World Cup podium in GS and scoring points in slalom and super-G.

Credited as "the best female telemark skier in the known universe," Rigby skied first descents in the world's biggest mountain ranges and influenced generations of skiers.

The discrepancy highlights the uneven snow year we’re seeing in North America so far this season.

After the ceremony, the newlyweds hit the slopes before gathering for an après-ski party.

Rigby, 54, aimed to redefine telemarking with her high-speed, hard-driving style. She was killed in an avalanche in Kosovo on Feb. 13, 2024.

By bringing together incredible music, inspiring speakers, riveting adventure films, sports and wellness activities, outdoor industry leaders, and a whole lot of gear, Outside has created a celebratory event with real purpose.

Shiffrin's return to the World Cup tour remains uncertain as she prioritizes proper healing, recognizing the significance of upcoming seasons.

In most of the downhills and super-Gs this season, three to five U.S. men have finished in the points (top 30)—notably without veteran stalwart Travis Ganong.

We’re approaching President’s Day, and one New Jersey resort is taking the occasion a little extra seriously this year.

Tickets are on sale now. Headlines include Fleet Foxes, Thundercat, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, and The Heavy Heavy

The Colorado Ski Safety Act mitigates ski areas’ liability in the event of an accident, but this court case will test its limits.

Increasingly, independent athletes are penetrating the World Cup start list this year. Here’s how they are making it work.

After two events were canceled for poor weather, will Canada’s Kicking Horse be the next stop on the chopping block?

The Ikon Pass parent company will purchase the beloved ski area known for its expert terrain and non-corporate vibe.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed a team of investigators to the crash site, emphasizing the significance of determining the cause of the accident.

Check out this line and the double backflip that might be on its way to immortality.

The top U.S. spots for the most snow so far this winter.

The past three Olympic Winter Games had not regularly hosted major international ski races and were in climates that pushed the limits of winter competition.

In a headline pulled right from a potential blockbuster, a snowboarder spent a night in a Heavenly gondola cabin after boarding in the late afternoon.

The incident began with a wild truck drive through Tahoe City, where a passenger jumped out of the moving vehicle wielding a knife.

The 25th Anniversary Aspen Sustainability report is out, and the ski company wants to harness their power for positive change.

With an Outside+ subscription, you can replay the Waterville Freestyle Cup and enjoy dozens of 2024 World Cup events globally.

Stream every US World Cup event LIVE and catch replays of events from around the world (excluding Austria) with on-demand replays.

No details have been released on the cause of the crash, but the company confirmed it was a client involved in the crash who radioed back to base.

The organization has also secured funding to offset 10 percent of its carbon footprint this season and aims to offset 100 percent or more by 2030.

Fire crews were hindered by winds and buried fire hydrants, enhancing the damage and leading to an indefinite closure of the family resort.

After three challenging days, Shiffrin out-dueled Petra Vlhova for the Flachau slalom win and tied Ingemar Stenmark for most slalom podiums.

No word on whether Smith, POC, or Giro has picked up the contract for next year’s award show.

Skiers triggered an early-season slide as the resort's KT-22 terrain opened for the season this morning.

Veteran racers Jared Goldberg and Steven Nyman offer insights on the winning formulas for the Hahnenkamm and Lauberhorn courses.

Gleich is bringing her passion for the environment and dedication to overcoming big challenges to the forefront of her campaign.

Almost halfway into the season, Shiffrin sits at 93 World Cup wins. But she trained no super-G last summer, and a bad cold has interrupted her dominance of the mid-season tech races.

A mechanical malfunction discovered earlier this week has taken the gondola out of the commission until it can be fixed.

According to reports, the man was caught after loading the Silver Queen Gondola without a lift ticket.

The resort is seeking damages (to their cool points status, I assume?) and asking that the brand “destroy” any garments featured in the photo shoot.

SIRO is partnering with Ramla Ali and Jonah Kest to develop a world-class wellness experience

The past year was an exceptional one for the ski industry, from record snowfall to privatizations. These were our top news stories.

It’s Candide’s world, we’re just living in it.

Five-plus inches of rain wreaked havoc at resorts just opening for the season.

The tradition has been running for 20 years and is one of the more bizarre gatherings of bearded skiers worldwide.

Powder Mountain will move to a model of real estate tied to private skiing as well as public access for 2024-'25.

A community ski hill in northern California is under fire after sharing plans to erect a 20-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary.

The Snowbasin snow stake went viral last week with this Zen-like storm timelapse, and for good reason.

Northern Colorado’s Hoedown Hill aims to provide an accessible place for new skiers to learn the sport.

It's a weird and wonderful week for skiers!

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Mikaela Shiffrin leads the list of favorites in two giant slalom races at the Canadian resort. Here’s what she likes about racing on new terrain

After one false start, the World Cup speed season gets underway at Beaver Creek. Will Aleksander Aamodt Kilde win again?

Even after an injury setback in early November, Mikaela Shiffrin is in a better place than she was a year ago. Could this season be even better than last?

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The new app is available in the app store now.

ICYMI: A roundup of all of the wacky and weird news from the ski universe.

Your front-row seat to the slopes, terrain parks, and halfpipes await, and it's all on Outside Watch!

The Gran Becca starts in Switzerland, ends in Italy, and could be a good course for the American Downhillers.

Shiffrin has won more World Cup races than any skier in history. But there are still more records for her to reset. 

On December 9, the resort will offer $25 lift tickets to all visitors but hope to top the 102 jeaned skiers that hit the slopes on a single day in New Zealand over the summer.

Illness in September may have set Shiffrin back, but “this is an OK place to start; Paula Moltzan continued to show her potential; and high winds canceled the men’s race.

Arapahoe Basin will start spinning a lift on Sunday, Oct. 29, marking the official start of the 2023-’24 ski season.

Harnessing The Shining, this short will surely get a giggle, or at least a nod of approval, from frothers everywhere.

The wait is over, the first ski area in North America has opened for the season.

The French steep skiing icon died while descending Puntiagado Volcano in Chile with Chilean IFMGA Guide Juan Seńoret.

Vivian Bruchez, Aurelien Lardy, and Jules Socie successfully skied the death-defying Whillans-Cochrane route on September 21, marking the second descent of the harrowing hanging snowfield in its history.