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Skiers are carving fresh tracks in the snow-covered mountains of Lesotho, proving winter sports aren't just for the Alps. Afriski Mountain Resort is drawing visitors from across Africa to experience something most never thought possible on the continent.
A revolutionary cross-shaped solar system is bringing clean energy to Alpine ski resorts where traditional panels fail. The 6.3 MW installation will power three Austrian ski resorts, covering a third of their energy needs.
A small New Hampshire ski area is giving away free lift tickets during school vacation week thanks to a local foundation grant. The volunteer-run hill is asking the community to help keep the slopes open for families who can't afford expensive ski resorts.
A Swiss ski resort is turning its snowmaking infrastructure into a year-round firefighting tool as wildfire risks climb in the Alps. Water reservoirs and underground pipes meant for artificial snow could help protect communities during hot, dry summers.
Retirement doesn't mean slowing down for a growing number of Japanese seniors who are trading quiet home life for jobs at ski resorts and vacation destinations. These older workers are joining the seasonal hospitality workforce, finding purpose and adventure in their golden years.
A ski resort in Victoria's Alps is giving displaced possums and cockatoos a second chance with handmade nest boxes built by local volunteers. The project brings together a determined community member, wildlife experts, and schoolchildren to restore habitat lost to bushfires and climate change.
A new Swiss-made train now whisks travelers from Azerbaijan's second-largest city to a mountain paradise in under two hours for just €2.45. It's only the country's second regional rail service operating outside the capital, marking a major win for sustainable tourism.
A beloved beginner ski resort in Victoria just launched an all-abilities winter sports program with state funding. Mt Baw Baw has introduced a quarter of Victorian skiers to snow, and now it's opening the slopes to people with disabilities.
Record snowfall is transforming Japan's ski season into the best in over a decade, drawing enthusiastic powder seekers from around the world. Resorts like Niseko and Hakuba are nearly full as international bookings surge, especially from Americans escaping snowless slopes back home.
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
A paraglider spent nearly two hours searching for a safe landing spot before touching down on a busy ski slope in South Korea without a single injury. Quick thinking from ski patrol and calm reactions from skiers turned a potential disaster into a moment of relief.
When warm winter weather left New Zealand ski fields snowless, Queenstown's Coronet Peak opened anyway using cutting-edge snowmaking technology that works even at 20°C. Tourism is thriving despite the bare mountains, proving innovation can overcome climate challenges.
A forgotten corner of Aspen, Colorado is getting a stunning transformation into a modern ski village that honors the mountain's 1937 origins. After more than a decade of community planning and a nail-biting public vote, the project breaks new ground for accessible skiing.
Every Tuesday evening in Fenton, Michigan, the Silver Lake Ski Club puts on spectacular free water skiing shows that most people have never heard of. Since 1960, this hidden gem has been teaching families the art of show skiing, creating human pyramids on water, and keeping a rare tradition alive. #
A viral 1980s video shows people gliding down grassy hills on roller skate-like skis, and the internet can't believe this sport actually existed. Grass skiing had a brief moment of glory before disappearing from American slopes. ##
When Carson Schmidt spotted ski tips barely poking through deep snow at Palisades Tahoe, his split-second decision to investigate saved a stranger's life. The dramatic rescue, caught on video, is now reminding thousands that even routine powder skiing can turn deadly without a buddy system.
Just hours before winning his third medal, teenage ski jumper Kacper Tomasiak attended Mass to thank God for his historic victories. The 19-year-old became the first Polish ski jumper ever to win three medals at a single Winter Olympics.
A brand new winter sport captivated crowds as ski mountaineering made its first-ever Olympic appearance Thursday. Athletes sprinted uphill on skis through heavy snow in Italy, creating history and thrilling sold-out crowds.
A sport that combines climbing mountains and skiing downhill just made its Olympic debut in Italy. Ski mountaineering, called "skimo," is the first entirely new Winter Olympics event in over two decades.
The 2025/26 season marked an emotional farewell as some of alpine skiing's greatest athletes hung up their race skis after inspiring careers. From Alexis Pinturault's 34 World Cup wins to Ilka Stuhec's double world championship golds, these champions are leaving legacies that transformed the sport.
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